Low-Cost Housing offered by Mercy Housing Northwest
Develops and manages affordable housing throughout Washington state. Offers studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Manages 49 properties statewide, in the following 14 counties: - Clark: 1 property, 69 family units - King: 7 properties (Kent, Seattle), 868 family units - Lewis: 2 properties, 62 senior/disabled units - Pierce: 6 properties, 160 family units, 215 senior units - Skagit: 5 properties, 68 family and 84 senior/disabled units - Snohomish: 11 properties, 352 family and 120 senior/disabled units - Thurston: 3 properties, 154 family and 30 senior/disabled units - Whatcom: 8 properties, 365 family and 101 senior/disabled units Provides additional support services including the following: - ESL classes - After school programs - Job development - Financial well-being - Computer lab and instruction - Health and wellness information and screening - Parenting classes
Hours
Website available 24 hours daily.
Application process
Visit website for individual property contact numbers and information.
Eligibility
Households who meet varying income restrictions, usually 30-60% of Area Median Income. Some properties specifically serve older adults, people with disabilities and specific household sizes. Some properties do not maintain waitlists, so when a unit becomes available, it is first come, first served. Some units are reserved for households in transition from homelessness. Some properties accept pets. All properties are smoke free.
Fee
Rent: Varies by property and income. Application fee: $25 per adult household member. Security deposit: Can be up to the same amount as one month's rent.
Agency info
Mercy Housing Northwest
Provides affordable program-enriched housing for individuals and families who lack the economic resources to access quality safe housing opportunities. Service-enriched programming includes, but is not limited to, after school programs, computer labs, life skills classes, ESL, economic development and health & wellness activities. Service-enriched housing is provided at 49 sites throughout Washington state, as well as nationally.