Incentive Programs
The Seattle Office of Housing monitors multifamily properties with commitments through the Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE), Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA) and Incentive Zoning (IZ or Housing Bonus) programs. Property managers must ensure that all participating units meet affordability restrictions, determine income eligibility of all resident households, and calculate rents in accordance with program requirements. OH compliance staff review projects yearly and perform on-site file audits every one to three years. (Page last updated 5/1/2023)
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. See the Renter's Guide for more detail.
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.
Past Trainings
December 15, 2023 Income Certification Webinar
April 11, 2023 Compliance Manual and Form Update Webinar
January 26 2023 Compliance Training
General
- Incentive Program Compliance Manual (Effective 4/1/23)
- MFTE/IZ Compliance Reference (Effective 4/1/23)
Income and Rent Limits
- 2023 Income & Rent Limits (Effective 5/15/23)
Utility Allowances
- 2023 Utility and Renters Insurance Allowances (Effective 5/15/23)
Additional Resources
Income Certification
- Income Declaration (ID) (Effective 4/1/23)
- Tenant Income Certification (TIC) (Effective 2/23/24)
Other Required Forms
- Resident Demographic Form (4/1/23)
- Lease Rider (Effective 4/1/23)
Income and Household Verification Forms
- Employment Verification (Effective 4/1/23)
- Self Employment Verification (Effective 4/1/23)
- Non-Employment Affidavit (Effective 4/1/23)
- Unemployment Benefits Verification (Effective 4/1/23)
- Gift Affidavit (Effective 4/1/23)
- Pension Verification (Effective 4/1/23
- Public Assistance Verification (Effective 4/1/23)
- Military Pay Verification (Effective 4/1/23)
- Child Support Affidavit (Effective 4/1/23)
- Student Certification (Effective 4/1/23)
Asset Verification Forms
- Real Estate Valuation Form (Effective 4/1/23)
- Annuity, Stock and 401(k) Verification (Effective 4/1/23)
- Life Insurance Verification (Effective 4/1/23)
- Cash on Hand Affidavit (Effective 4/1/23)