Question 1

How do I apply for an apartment at Africatown Plaza?

Accepted Answer

To begin your application, call (206) 895-1160. You will be connected to an agent who will make you an appointment to fill out a full rental application.

Africatown Plaza apartments have income maximums related to the number of people in the household. Learn more here.

Question 2

What documents do I need to apply for an apartment?

Accepted Answer

Here is a list of what to bring to application appointments.

Question 3

Are there income minimums to rent an apartment at Africatown Plaza?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Are utilities included in the rent?

Accepted Answer

Residents will be responsible for paying electricity. Water and sewer utility charges are included in the rent. All common building utilities are paid by Community Roots Housing.

Question 5

Do you accept rental assistance vouchers?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Please contact our leasing team to learn more.

Question 6

Are pets and/or service animals allowed?

Accepted Answer

Pets and service animals are welcome at Africatown Plaza! There are no breed restrictions, however, there is a two pet per household limit.

Question 7

Is parking available?

Accepted Answer

There is no resident parking associated with this building.

Question 8

I still have questions. Who can I talk to?

Accepted Answer

Email the Community Roots Housing leasing team at leasinginfo@communityrootshousing.org

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Studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments are available

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