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Rainier Vista Phase I — Income-Restricted Housing in Seattle, WA 98108

2917 S Snoqualmie St, Seattle, WA 98108

Tax creditPublic housing

184 units · 125 income-restricted · 1–4+ BR

Housing authority: (206) 615-3300Directions

How to apply

  1. Apply through Seattle Housing Authority. They run this development and take applications.
  2. Call the housing authority at (206) 615-3300.
  3. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Opened
2012
Income limit
60% AMI
Bedrooms (estimated)
3 1 bedroom · 43 2 bedrooms · 51 3 bedrooms · 21 4+ bedrooms
Average tenant rent
$732/mo

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Rents and income limits in 98108

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$2,220/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$88,800/yr
Renters in 98108 paying 30% or more of income on rent
50%

Income limits (2026)

Seattle-Bellevue, WA area · median family income $164,400. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$34,550$57,550$81,700
2$39,450$65,800$93,350
3$44,400$74,000$105,000
4$49,300$82,200$116,650
5$53,250$88,800$126,000
6$57,200$95,400$135,350
7$61,150$101,950$144,650
8$65,100$108,550$154,000

Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.

Fair market rents (2027)

HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.

Size98108Wider area
Studio$1,820$2,091
1 bedroom$1,900$2,180
2 bedrooms$2,220$2,549
3 bedrooms$2,890$3,324
4 bedrooms$3,440$3,954

Wider area = Seattle-Bellevue, WA. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $2,170 (98134) to $3,010 (98040).

Census figures for 98108 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,465. Median household income $95,780. 42% of homes are rented. 50% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 23% pay half or more.

Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.

Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share

Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 98108's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 98108

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Rainier Vista Phase I?

Apply through Seattle Housing Authority, which runs Rainier Vista Phase I. Call (206) 615-3300. Do not treat a walk-up at the building as the application. These records do not show openings.

Is Rainier Vista Phase I Section 8 housing?

Rainier Vista Phase I is public housing, not a project-based Section 8 contract. Apply with the housing authority. A Housing Choice Voucher is a separate program.

How many units are at Rainier Vista Phase I?

Public records list 184 units at Rainier Vista Phase I in Seattle, WA 98108. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Rainier Vista Phase I?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 98108 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.

People Also Ask

How do I get into Rainier Vista Phase I?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Rainier Vista Phase I in Seattle, WA 98108. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.

How do I qualify for affordable housing in Seattle, WA 98108?

Most income-restricted buildings in Seattle, WA 98108 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $57,550, and $82,200 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($81,700 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.

What is the income limit for low-income housing in Seattle, WA 98108?

For many programs in Seattle, WA 98108, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $57,550 a year for 1 person and $82,200 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $81,700 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.

How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Seattle, WA 98108?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Seattle, WA 98108, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Seattle, WA 98108 is $2,220 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.

Does Rainier Vista Phase I take Section 8 vouchers?

This file does not say that Rainier Vista Phase I has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Seattle, WA 98108 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Rainier Vista Phase I.

Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.