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Housing Options in Shoreline

The King County Housing Authority provides the following rental housing and rental assistance programs in Shoreline.

Please note: This list is only an overview. KCHA's housing search tool can give you a better estimate of your eligibility based on your family size, income, and housing preferences.

Section 8 Vouchers

Section 8 vouchers help people with low incomes rent homes on the private market. With a voucher, you pay at least 28 percent, but not more than 40 percent (in the first year), of household income for rent and utilities. KCHA pays the difference between your portion of the rent and the amount your landlord requests. Learn about Section 8 vouchers.

Not currently accepting applications.

Subsidized Housing

Subsidized housing – which includes public housing – helps people with low incomes rent apartments they can afford. In most cases, they pay no more than 30 percent of their household's monthly income for rent and utilities. KCHA owns and manages nearly all of this type of housing and many communities offer on-site social services. Learn about subsidized housing.

Not currently accepting applications.

Ballinger Homes
140 units 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 bedrooms

Families
People age 55+
People with disabilities

Ballinger Homes

Ballinger Homes has long provided comfortable apartments in the Shoreline area. After extensive exterior renovations in 2022, the complex is one of the most attractive apartment communities in the area. The townhome apartments are each equipped with washer and dryer hookups. There's a newly refurbished community room. The Homework Factory provides a host of services on site for young children, youth and adults.

Briarwood
70 units 1 bedrooms

People age 62+
People with disabilities

Briarwood

Pleasant one-bedroom apartments with balconies or patios and a large, private courtyard. The complex is conveniently located in the Richmond Park neighborhood of Shoreline, near many stores and restaurants on Aurora Avenue North. There is a large common room, with kitchen, and every unit is equipped with sophisticated fire safety equipment, including sprinklers.

Echo Cove
4 units 1 bedrooms

People age 62+
People with disabilities

Echo Cove

Comfortable, affordable condominiums in Shoreline for rent to seniors. Conveniently located on Aurora Avenue North, within six blocks of shopping and services at the Aurora Village Shopping Center, Echo Cove also offers the tranquility of Echo Lake, literally in the backyard. The complex is equipped with laundry facilities, a hot tub and an elevator.

Lake House
69 units 1 bedrooms

People age 62+
People with disabilities

Lake House

Comfortable balcony apartments in Shoreline's Aurora Village neighborhood. Shopping and services are right across the street at the Aurora Village Shopping Center, and picturesque Echo Lake is literally in the backyard. The hallways feature new carpet and warm lighting. Each unit is equipped with sophisticated fire safety equipment, including sprinklers.

Northridge I
69 units 0 , 1 bedrooms

People age 62+
People with disabilities

Northridge I

Northridge is located in a woodsy expanse of Shoreline. Shopping opportunities and a couple of restaurants are close by. Units feature new decks and sophisticated fire safety equipment. Five units are fully accessible to people with disabilities. The building has controlled entry, security cameras, elevators, and common areas, including a modernized community room. Northridge shares a spacious courtyard with sister property Northridge II, which offers 69 units.

Northridge II
69 units 1 bedrooms

People age 62+
People with disabilities

Northridge II

Comfortable balcony apartments in Shoreline. One of two KCHA buildings that share a spacious courtyard, Northridge II features elevators, controlled entry, and a community room. Each unit is equipped with sophisticated fire safety equipment. Three units are fully accessible to people with disabilities. The lobby and hallways have new carpet, vinyl flooring and lighting and the balconies have been redesigned to offer more views. A support service coordinator provides general assistance.

Paramount House
69 units 0 , 1 bedrooms

People age 62+
People with disabilities

Paramount House

Comfortable, balcony apartments near Seattle's border. Amenities include elevators, controlled entry, laundry facilities, a community room and a library. Paramount underwent extensive renovations in 2007, adding new unit doors and entry way flooring and new common area finishes and lighting. Units feature sophisticated fire safety equipment, including sprinklers. The complex is near supermarkets, department stores and a pharmacy.

Westminster Manor
60 units 0 , 1 bedrooms

People age 62+
People with disabilities

Westminster Manor

Westminster Manor offers studio and one-bedroom options in the Shoreline area. Rent covers all utililties, except telephone and cable. The four-story building includes an elevator, a community room with a big screen television, a gazebo outside, a barbecue area, and parking. Close to shopping, parks and golf courses.

Other Rental Housing

KCHA's other rental housing helps people with low incomes rent apartments they can afford. Some tenants pay a percentage of their income toward rent each month, while others pay a flat rent amount. This type of housing may be managed by KCHA or a private company. Learn about KCHA's other rental housing.

Colonial Gardens
72 units 2 , 3 bedrooms

Families
People age 55+
People with disabilities

Colonial Gardens

Large townhouse units and landscaped courtyards at a convenient location in the Jackson Park neighborhood of Shoreline. Updated recently, the apartments feature new carpeting and new thermal windows. Stores are conveniently clustered on 150th Street and 15th Avenue.

Moderate-Income Housing

KCHA's moderate-income housing serves people who can pay rent priced closer to normal market rates. Tenants pay a flat rent amount each month, not a percentage of their income. Private companies manage this type of housing. Learn about moderate-income housing.

Ballinger Commons
485 units 1 , 2 , 3 bedrooms

Families
People age 55+
People with disabilities

Ballinger Commons

Comfortable apartments with one, two, or three bedrooms in a prime location in Shoreline. Residents of Ballinger Commons enjoy excellent access to shopping, parks, and the highly rated schools of the Shoreline School District. The community also features numerous transit connections to destinations in both King and Snohomish County.

Henry House
54 units 1 , 2 , 3 bedrooms

Families
People age 55+
People with disabilities

Henry House

Henry House offers well-maintained one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments within walking distance of shopping, grocery stores, and public transit. Located in the highly rated Shoreline School District, close to Einstein Middle School and Shoreline High School, Henry House affords easy access to outdoor recreation, including several city parks and Richmond Beach.

Meadowbrook
115 units 1 , 2 , 3 bedrooms

Families
People age 55+
People with disabilities

Meadowbrook

Spacious units are available at the Meadowbrook Apartments. Some have walk-in closets, patios and breathtaking views of Puget Sound. Everything you need is just a short walk away in the quiet, safe Richmond Beach community. Richmond Beach boasts a number of local businesses, good schools and many shopping opportunities. A handful of parks are located near the building, including a community beach just four blocks away. It is also just two miles away from Shoreline Community College.

Use KCHA's housing search tool to receive a better estimate of your eligibility based on your family size, income, and housing preferences.

Main Office
600 Andover Park W.
Tukwila, WA 98188
Tel: (206) 574‑1100
Fax: (206) 574‑1104
TDD: (800) 833‑6388
Directions

Section 8 Office
700 Andover Park W.
Tukwila, WA 98188
Tel: (206) 214‑1300
Fax: (206) 243‑5927
Directions

Central Applications Center — Subsidized Housing
Tel: (206) 574‑1248
Fax: (206) 574‑1241