Africatown Plaza
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1100 23rd Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122 (map)
King County


Property Category:

Individual/Family

Approximate Wait:
No waiting list at this time

Availability Detail:

Africatown Plaza brings affordable housing to the heart of the Central District. Situated on the south end of the Midtown Block redevelopment, this collaboration between Africatown Community Land Trust and Community Roots Housing will build on the success of the nearby Liberty Bank Building. Designed to be affirming to the Pan-African community, it will join the Liberty Bank Building as a cultural anchor for community in a rapidly changing neighborhood.

Currently Available: 

$1100 Studio 1 Bath Min. Income: $26,400 Unit AMI: 50%

$1325 Studio 1 Bath Min. Income: $31,800 Unit AMI: 50%

$1585 1 Bed 1 Bath Accessible Min. Income: $38,040 Unit AMI: 60%

$1702 1 Bed 1 Bath Min. Income: $40,848 Unit AMI: 60%

Other Restrictions: Full-time student restrictions apply. Three-bedroom apartments require households of at least four occupants (no more than seven occupants). Key Amenities: Elevator, Paid water/sewer/garbage, Controlled access

We do not hold a wait list. Please contact us for an interest list, availability and current rental rates for qualified applicants.


Special Eligibility:

Africatown Plaza is affordable housing community through the City of Seattle and Washington State Tax Credit programs for families earning between 50% and 60% of the Area Median Income. Rent limits, income limits and student restrictions apply. We do not have project based subsidized apartments, however we accept Housing Authority provided tenant based vouchers (Section 8). For more information click here: Calculate Your Income - Community Roots Housing / Learn if You Are Eligible for Affordable Housing - Community Roots Housing

Occupancy limits - Studio: 1 - 2 people, 1 Bedroom: 1 - 3 people, 2 Bedroom: 2 - 5 people, 3 Bedroom: 4 - 7 people. Please note that our 3 Bedrooms are for large families requiring 4+ members


Description:

Africatown Plaza brings affordable housing to the heart of the Central District One, two, and three-bedroom apartments and studios at below-market rents for income-qualified applicants.

Africatown Plaza is the Central District's newest development, whose design celebrates our collective cultural richness and ability to foster community through deep, meaningful connection. Situated on the south end of the Midtown Block redevelopment, this collaboration between Africatown Community Land Trust and Community Roots Housing will build on the success of the nearby Liberty Bank Building.

Designed to be affirming to the Pan-African community, it will join the Liberty Bank Building as a cultural anchor for community in a rapidly changing neighborhood.


Main Contact for Inquires and Application

Name: AfricaTown Plaza Phone: 206-895-1400
Title: Leasing Office Fax:
Company: Community Roots Housing TDD: Call 711 for free relay service
Address: 1100 23rd Avenue, Seattle WA 98122 Email: leasinginfo@communityrootshousing.org
Seattle, WA 98122 Website: www.communityrootshousing.org/building/africatown-plaza/
Office Hours: M-F 9am-5pm
Management Contact

Name: Community Roots Housing Phone: 206-895-1424
Title: Fax:
Company: Community Roots Housing Email: leasinginfo@communityrootshousing.org
Address: 1620 12th Ave Suite 205 Website: www.communityrootshousing.org/
Seattle, WA 98122

Program Type(s)

Properties that Accept Housing Authority provided Tenant-Based Vouchers

Properties that offer Washington State Housing Tax Credit Affordable apartments (non-subsidized)

Other Non-subsidized Affordable apartments

Other Program Details: City of Seattle, King County

Income Limit Category: Very Low, Low,
Income Limit Details:

Annual Household income must be below 50% and 60% Washignton State Tax Credit income limits for Seattle

50% Max Income: 1 Person $57,550, 2 Person $65,800 

60% Max Income: 1 Person $69,060,  2 Person $78,960,  3 Person $88,800,  4 Person $98,640,  5 Person $106,560,  6 Person $114,480,  7 Person $122,340

 

Amenities

Community Room
Dishwasher
Elevator
Garbage Disposal
Hardwood Floors
Non-Smoking Property
Laundry Room on Property
Pet Friendly

Handicap Accessible Units

Proximity to transit: Under One Block


Other Amenities:
Bike Storage, Ceiling Fans and Secured Access


Background Screening Information

Accepting Comprehensive Re-usable Tenant Screening Reports
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Not Accepting Comprehensive Re-usable Tenant Screening Reports


Screening Information and Cost (If Any):

We screen for rental history- credit will be used if you do not have 2 years of current and consecutive rental. You cannot have more than 5 accounts in collection.

Screening fee is non-refundable and payable by money order, cashier's check. $20.00 for each adult applicant, 18 or older.

Bedroom Sizes and Rent Structure

These rent amounts are generally the lowest and highest rents currently reported at this property. Please call the main contact listed above for details and requirements.

# of Bedrooms
Rent Range
# of units
Studio$1100
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$143859 Unit(s) 
1 Bedroom$1582
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$185036 Unit(s) 
2 Bedrooms$2036
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$222018 Unit(s) 
3 Bedrooms$2331
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$256513 Unit(s) 

Total Units:Directly Subsidized (Project-Based) Units:
126 Units0 Units

Rent Detail:

Studio rents are 50% income rents. One, two and three bedroom rents are  our 60% Income rents. Please call for more details.and qualifying.


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This Page was Last Updated September 14, 2026

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