Ponderosa Apartments — Project-Based Section 8 in Seattle

1602 18th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98122

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 23 units · Managed by Community Roots Housing

About this apartment

Ponderosa Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 building at 1602 18th Ave, Seattle with 23 apartments (23 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call 206-204-8739.

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 Ponderosa Apartments

Ponderosa Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 property at 1602 18th Ave, Seattle 98122. It has 23 apartments, 23 of which are subsidized (23 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 206-204-8739 (managed by Community Roots Housing) 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.