Seattle Housing Authority

Who this agency serves

Seattle Housing Authority served 16,465 households across 17,910 units (92% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.9 people, an average annual income of $19,332, and pays an average of $466 per month toward rent.

Households served

16,465 of 17,910 units

Avg. household income

$19,332

Avg. rent paid by household

$466

Avg. household size

1.9 people

Households with children

24%

Head of household 62+

44%

Head of household with a disability

49%

Avg. wait to move in

1 month

Unit mix: 62% 1-bedroom, 22% 2-bedroom, 16% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 30 developments with an average score of 86 (Standard).

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.