Subsidized Housing offered at Council House
Manages 164 subsidized independent-living housing and low-cost market rate units for low-income older adults. Offers both studio and one-bedroom apartments. Facility has two elevators and provides grab bars in the bathrooms. Offers occasional social activities, such as holiday parties, to residents. Provides weekly van transportation to a shopping area for a fee of $1 per trip. Organizes occasional recreational day and overnight trips at an additional cost. No transportation is provided to medical and related appointments. Does not include a meal program. Facility is designated non-smoking.
Physical Address
1501 17th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
Hours
M-F, 9am-5pm.
Voice
Application process
Call to request an application and to be placed on the waiting list. Average wait time is up to 18 months for a studio; up to 7 years for a 1-bedroom.
Fee
Subsidized Units: 30% of net monthly income. Studios: $565 per month. One-bedrooms: $720 per month.
Eligibility
Low-income adults, ages 62 and older. Residents with the lowest incomes are given priority for the subsidized units; otherwise, there are no set income limits. Non-smokers only. Small pets are accepted. We conduct criminal and eviction background checks.
Languages
Spanish
Service area
King, WA
Agency info
Council House
Provides subsidized and low-cost market rate independent housing for adults, ages 62 and older in Seattle. Approximately 120 of the 164 total units are subsidized.