Mercer Island, WA Low Income Housing

Types of Low Income Housing in Mercer Island, WA

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Mercer Island, WA, including:

Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Mercer Island, Washington - King County

Studio Apartments $2,211

One Bedroom Apartments $2,269

Two Bedroom Apartments $2,645

Three Bedroom Apartments $3,510

List of Low Income Housing in or near Mercer Island, WA

Mica Community Trust Fund For Affordable Housing - Mercer Island

7235 87TH Ave Se
Mercer Island, WA - 98040

Trust...see full details
King County

Non Profit Apartment

Ellsworth House - Mercer Island

2720 76th Ave Se
Mercer Island, WA - 98040
206-232-7447
Ellsworth House is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Ellsworth House for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
King County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Check For Waiting Lists
Most apartments have waiting lists. Search early and do not just settle on one apartment choice.

Contact Your Local Housing Authority
Housing authorities have many opportunities. Many do have closed waiting lists, but they may be able to provide other public housing resources.

Check The Federal Poverty Sliding Scale Guidelines
Check to see if you qualify for low cost or free housing by comparing the guidelines to your income records.