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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Is parking available?
    Because this is a transit-oriented development located in a dense neighborhood, there is no resident parking associated with this building.
  • 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.
  • Are there income minimums to rent an apartment at Pride Place?
    Household income must be at minimum 2 times the annual rent. Alternatively, household may show that they have accessible financial assets to cover the monthly rent amount for the length of the lease or demonstrate 6 months of timely payment of rent at or higher than rental amount for the unit applying for. The following exceptions apply: Households with a Seattle Housing Authority, Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, or similar, are exempt from the minimum income requirement. Applicants with temporary vouchers are subject to meeting income requirements of 2x the monthly rent after the voucher is applied. Find out more about eligibility and screening criteria here.
  • Are utilities included in rent?
    Residents will be responsible for paying electricity, heat, water, and sewer. Utility allowances for those services are credited against rent to offset the resident's expected utility expenses. Trash and recycle pick up and all common building utilities are paid by Community Roots Housing.
  • How do you pay for the on-site laundry facilities?
    Laundry machines (located on every floor) can be operated by using a prepaid card or mobile app. Reloadable laundry cards cost $5 and the price to wash and dry is $1.75.
  • How do I apply for an apartment at Pride Place?
    To begin your application, call (206) 347-1500. You will be connected to an agent who will make you an appointment to fill out a full rental application. 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 AMI chart on this page.
  • What documents do I need to apply for an apartment?
    Here is a list of what to bring to application appointments.
  • I still have questions. Who can I talk to?
    Email the Community Roots Housing leasing team at leasinginfo@communityrootshousing.org.
  • 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.
  • What AMI levels will Pride Place serve?
    Pride Place has units at the 50% and 60% AMI levels available. To learn more about what AMI level you might classify as, please reference the AMI chart on this page.
  • Is there air conditioning in apartments?
    Apartment homes do not have A/C but all units have ceiling fans for evaporative cooling. All corridors, common areas, and the ground floor GenPride center have A/C. Residents are able to install portable A/C units through a port in the operable window (no window-mounted units are allowed). That said, the building’s high performance building envelope is expected to insulate in both winter and summer, regulating temperatures in the building and keeping units cooler than a typical building in extreme heat events.
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