Alaska House — Project-Based Section 8 in Seattle

4545 42nd Ave SW, Seattle, WA, 98116

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 105 units · Managed by Quantum Residential Inc

About this apartment

Alaska House is a Project-Based Section 8 building at 4545 42nd Ave SW, Seattle with 105 apartments (104 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call 206 935-0520.

The subsidy is attached to this building, not to you. You do not need your own Section 8 voucher to apply here — qualifying households pay about 30% of adjusted income as rent and the federal subsidy covers the rest.

About Alaska House

Alaska House is a Project-Based Section 8 property at 4545 42nd Ave SW, Seattle 98116. It has 105 apartments, 104 of which are subsidized (104 one-bedroom). Most current residents are 62 or older.

Who can apply

This program serves low-income families and individuals who meet HUD income limits for the Washington area (generally at or below 50% of area median income; many buildings prioritize 30%).

How to apply

1. Call the building at 206 935-0520 (managed by Quantum Residential Inc) and ask whether the waiting list is open and how to get an application.
2. Most buildings keep their own waiting list — this is separate from the Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) Section 8 voucher list.
3. Submit proof of income, ID for every household member, and Social Security numbers where available.
4. When your name comes up, the management office verifies eligibility and offers a unit.

Your rights

Washington State RCW 59.18.255 prohibits source-of-income discrimination (including Section 8 vouchers) statewide; the City of Seattle also bars it under Seattle Municipal Code 14.08

Nearby

See all subsidized housing and voucher-friendly options on the Seattle page and read how to apply for Section 8 in Seattle.

Source: HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties database (Nov 2026). Unit counts and contacts come from HUD and may lag reality — always confirm by phone. This is not an availability listing.