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Low-Cost Housing offered by Mercy Housing Northwest

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.

Hours

Website available 24 hours daily.
Voice·

Website only

Application process

Visit website for individual property contact numbers and information.

Fees

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.

Service area

Pierce, WA Clark, WA Whatcom, WA Thurston, WA Snohomish, WA Skagit, WA Lewis, WA King, WA

Other Information

Disabilities & Health Conditions

  • General Disabilities

Age Group

  • Older Adults (65+)
Develops and manages affordable housing throughout Washington state. Offers studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom units.   Manages 50 properties statewide, in the following 14 counties:
  • Clark: 1 property, 69 family units
  • King: 8 properties (Kent, Sea-Tac, Seattle), 968 family units
  • Lewis: 2 properties, 62 senior/disabled units
  • Pierce: 7 properties, 289 family units, 215 senior units
  • Skagit: 2 properties, 60 senior/disabled units
  • Snohomish: 4 properties, 251 family and 88 senior/disabled units
  • Thurston: 2 properties, 154 family and 30 senior/disabled units
  • Whatcom: 7 properties, 386 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

Providing organization

Mercy Housing Northwest
Provides affordable program-enriched housing for individuals and families who lack the economic resources to access quality safe housing opportunities.