Frequently asked questions

What kind of information is assessed on rental applications?

• Income

• Rental history

• Credit history

• Household size

• Student status

• Additional requirements as needed

 

How old do you have to be to live at Pride Place?
Households must have at least one resident who is 55 years of age or older.

 

What AMI levels will Pride Place serve?
Units will be available at the 30, 50 and 60% AMI levels. To learn more about what AMI level you might classify as, please reference the ‘Household Income and Unit AMI’ document.

 

How much will rents be?
Rents will range from $680 to $1150* for studios, depending on the AMI level.
Rents will range from $730 to $1460* for one-bedroom units, depending on the AMI level.

 

What size are the units?
Pride Place features studios and one-bedroom apartments, ranging in size from 330 to 515 square feet per unit. 

 

Are pets and/or service animals allowed?
Pets and service animals are welcome at Pride Place! There are no breed restrictions, however, there is a two pet per household limit.

 

Will there be parking available?
Because this is a transit-oriented development located in a dense neighborhood, there is no resident parking associated with this building. 

 

How do I figure out if my income qualifies?
Pride Place apartments have income maximums related to the number of people in the household. Unit Area Median Income (unit AMI) refers to the maximum income allowed for that apartment. For a preliminary walk-through of determining your income and what unit AMI you may qualify for, please reference the ‘Household Income and Unit AMI’ document. Staff will also be available to do a more thorough calculation with you at the upcoming application workshops. 

 

I still have questions. Who can I talk to?
Contact the Community Roots Housing leasing team at (206) 895-1400 or email us at leasinginfo@communityrootshousing.org. 

 

*Apartments subject to specific layout availability. Maximum income limits and rents will be determined at time of lease signing  (subject to change in summer 2023 due to updates in regulations).