Affordable housing typically means housing that is reasonably priced for individuals and families with low to moderate incomes. This kind of housing is essential to ensure that persons at various income levels have access to safe, stable, and decent living conditions without having to spend too much of their income on housing. Affordable housing programs have limits to household income and rent.
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Do I Qualify ?
Please see responses to below FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What Type of Affordable Housing does The Gardner House?
Gardner House has multiple types of affordable housing. All apartments are governed by the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program with specific apartments also governed by other affordable housing programs. The 50% and 60% units are only available first come, first served for qualified applicants. The 30% units are only open to applicants by way of a referral process with the Housing Connector and Housing and Essential Needs of King County (HEN). All the programs at Gardner House have income restrictions based on the number of people in the household and must meet all other program requirements.
What is the maximum/minimum income?
Max/Min Income
Total gross (before taxes) household income must be less than the below.
|
Household |
50% AMI |
60% AMI |
|
1 Person |
$55,000 |
$66,000 |
|
2 Person |
$62,850 |
$75,420 |
|
3 Person |
$70,700 |
$84,840 |
|
4 Person |
$78,550 |
$94,260 |
|
5 Person |
$84,850 |
$101,820 |
|
6 Person |
$91,150 |
$109,380 |
|
7 Person |
$97,450 |
$112,080 |
Minimum Income
Applicant’s income, once verified, must be at least 2 times the monthly rent.
Self-employed applicants must present 3 years tax returns for verification. Occupancy limits for a 1 bedroom unit will not exceed 3 persons. For a 2 bedroom unit, occupancy limits will not exceed 5 persons. For a 3 bedroom unit, occupancy limits will not exceed 7 persons.
What sources of income are considered?
All sources of income are considered for most affordable housing programs. The includes employment, Social Security and SSI, pensions, unemployment benefits, self employment, income from retirement accounts and investments, periodic gifts from family members, child support, TANF, and income from assets.
What would prevent my household from qualifying?
- Household income exceeds the maximum allowable or is less than the minimum required.
- Number of persons in the household does not meet the occupancy guidelines for the apartment(s) available
- All student household that does not meet an exception
- For full list of reasons that a household may not qualify please see the Resident Selection Criteria
How long of lease do I have to sign?
Initial leases are all 12 months but after that will roll over to a month to month lease or it may be renewed for a specific term.
How often will my rent change?
Tax Credit rent increases are annual, but they are limited by what the regulatory agencies allow. Income and rent tables are updated each year.
For households in PBV apartments (referral only) their rent may be adjusted with changes in their household income.
These responses are not exhaustive, other guidelines and qualifications may also apply. Please refer to the Resident Selection Criteria for more information