3 bedroom Section 8 apartments in South Lake Union, Seattle
A Section 8 voucher will cover up to $4,450/mo for a 3 bedroom unit in ZIP 98109 — the current Small-Area FMR for the South Lake Union area.
Voucher discrimination is illegal here
Washington HB 2578 (2018) bans SOI discrimination. Reasonable "screening" restrictions apply only to your share of rent.
Section 8 payment standards — ZIP 98109
Small-Area FMR · 2026| Bedrooms | Payment standard / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $2,820 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,920 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,400 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,450 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,230 |
Payment standards published by HUD. Small-Area FMRs vary by ZIP code — this is the exact ceiling a Housing Choice Voucher will cover for a unit in this ZIP.
Governing PHA
Seattle Housing Authority
HUD PHA code WA001 · 12,611 HCV vouchers
Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.
- Address
- 101 Elliott Ave W Ste 100 , Seattle , WA
- Phone
- 2066153300
Ha of King County
HUD PHA code WA002 · 11,386 HCV vouchers
Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.
- Address
- 600 Andover Park W , Tukwila , WA
- Phone
- 2065741100