Incentive Programs
The Seattle Office of Housing monitors multifamily properties with commitments through the following agreements: Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE), Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA), Incentive Zoning (IZ or Housing Bonus), Master Planned Community-Yesler Terrace (MPC-YT), parking reduction, religious land, and property disposition. Property managers must ensure projects provide the correct type and number of affordable units, set rents at or below published caps, and approve eligible households. OH compliance staff review projects yearly and perform file audits every one to three years.
Renters: This page is intended for property managers of buildings participating in the MFTE, MHA and IZ programs. Renters interested in applying for properties should review materials on the Office of Housing Find Housing page. Properties participating in the programs will have the most current information on vacancies and will conduct the income certification process.
Required
- Income Declaration (ID)
- Initial Move-in Self-Certification Attestation*
- Self-Certification of Annual Income*
- Tenant Income Certification (TIC)
- For a copy, email OFH_IncentiveCompliance@seattle.gov.
- Resident Demographic Form
- Lease Rider
*To determine when a self-certification form may replace the IDF, please refer to the Compliance Manual.
Situational Forms
Compliance Training Opportunities
Office of Housing will notify individuals who have signed up for the Incentive Program newsletter when live trainings become available and with instructions on how to attend. Trainings are typically MS Teams webinars. When appropriate, Office of Housing will record the training and post below.
Compliance Manual
- Incentive Program Compliance Manual (effective February 17, 2026)
- Incentive Program Compliance Manual (effective until February 16, 2026)