RENTAL POLICIES
Affordable Housing
Cityscape Broadway is a rental community owned by Housing Diversity Corporation and Enterprise Community Partners.
In the spirit of affordability for a diverse range of people, it provides the same high-quality housing for households earning at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) and up to 120% of AMI. While there are rent increases over time, this amenity-rich property is operated with the goal of offering Seattle’s residents dignified, long-term housing stability in the heart of the city.
Income Limits
To join us at Cityscape Broadway, you will be asked to verify that you are earning income below the limits posted below. These limits are based on the “Area Median Income” (AMI), a statistic published by the Federal government.
The income limit varies based on the number of people in your household. These limits are reset every year, usually in May. The rents for Cityscape Broadway are set so that they are never more than 30% of the income limit, ensuring their affordability.
| Income limit | 80% AMI | 50% AMI |
| Apartments included | Most studios, all 1BR and 2BR | A selection of studio homes |
| Income limit for 1 person | $77,700 | $52,700 |
| 2 people | $88,800 | $60,250 |
| 3 people | $99,900 | $67,800 |
| 4 people | $110,950 | N/a |
| 5 people | $119,850 | N/a |
| 6 people | $128,750 | N/a |
Other Rental Criteria
| Minimum Income | 2.5x the monthly rent |
| Credit Score | 650 credit score |
| Criminal Background | The following offenses will make you ineligible: 1) convictions for the production of methamphetamines on Federal housing premises 2) being a registered sex offender in any state |
| Household size for 2-bedroom homes | 2BRs are reserved for families of 3 or more people, or 2 people if one is a minor |
| Rental history | Positive rental history and landlord reference. No debt owed to landlords and no record of unlawful detainer actions, unless such record is protected by law. |
If your application is denied for any reason, you may request secondary review to explain your circumstances and apply for an exemption.
Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday: Closed
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500 Broadway
Seattle, WA 98122
