Steps to apply
Low-Income Housing Program and Seattle Senior Housing Program
- Review eligibility
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Eligibility for SHA Housing is based on income, age and/or disability, citizenship and immigration status and general tenant screening criteria. Please read the eligibility information carefully because requirements are different for each program.
- Housing search tool
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Please answer a few questions to see properties that might fit your situation
The number of bedrooms your household is eligible for is based on household composition.
- Apply
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Once you have completed steps 1 and 2 and have decided which properties you would like to apply for, you are ready to fill out your application.
- Save my Spot
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If your application is accepted, SHA will send you a confirmation letter and add your name to the wait list of the properties you selected. Usually wait time is no shorter than two years, and often longer. Admissions staff can give you information about historical average wait time. If you have any questions, call 206-239-1737.
You must check in once every month using SHA’s Save My Spot system to remain active on the waitlist. You can check in online at SaveMySpot.org or call to check in at 206.256.7000.
When your name gets close to the top of the waitlist, SHA will mail you additional paperwork necessary to continue the application process. Once you complete and return this information, SHA will schedule AN appointment for an interview and final paperwork.
Other resources for housing
Because the wait time for a property is uncertain, it is advisable to seek other options for housing assistance if you are in need. Visit our Housing page to learn about our other housing programs and how to apply, or non-SHA housing to learn about other resources. Go to the 2-1-1 Washington Information Network website for help with shelter, housing and other services. .
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Seattle Housing Authority will, upon request, provide reasonable accommodation to help ensure that no otherwise qualified individual with a disability is excluded from participating in, or denied the benefit of, any agency program.