Section 8 & Affordable Housing in 98108
ZIP 98108 covers southeast Seattle's Rainier Valley and Beacon Hill, home to Seattle Housing Authority communities including NewHolly and Rainier Vista. This page explains how Section 8 and public housing work in this area.
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Voucher-Friendly Buildings in Washington
About This Program in Washington
In Washington, the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program and public housing in Seattle are administered by the Seattle Housing Authority (SHA). Rent is income-based — generally about 30% of adjusted household income — whether in an SHA community or with a voucher used in private housing.
How to Apply in Washington
Apply through SHA at seattlehousing.org when waitlists are open. Washington protects renters from source-of-income discrimination statewide (RCW 59.18.255), and Seattle bars it under SMC 14.08, so most landlords cannot refuse a Housing Choice Voucher. Call SHA at (206) 615-3300 for current waitlist status.