Incentive Program (MFTE, IZ, MHA) Compliance

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

Training will be live webinars. Please register using the link below. OH will email the meeting link and other materials serveral days before the scheduled start time of the webinar you have registered for. 

  • Check back for future training opportunities

Past Trainings

Compliance Manual and Form Update Webinar

Jan. 26 2023 Compliance Training

General

Income and Rent Limits

Utility Allowances

  • Seattle Office of Housing programs primarily use the Seattle Housing Authority's (SHA) utility allowance when determining maximum rent levels (see Income & Rent Limits). These utility allowances are available on SHA's website. The "Utility Estimates" page lists allowances according to the utility types expected to be paid by the tenant household and by the number of bedrooms in the unit. 

2022 Annual Reporting 

Additional Resources 

Income Certification

Other Required Forms 

Income and Household Verification Forms

Asset Verification Forms 

Housing

Maiko Winkler-Chin, Director
Address: 700 5th Ave, Suite 5700, Seattle, WA, 98104
Mailing Address: PO Box 94725, Seattle, WA , 98124-4725
Phone: (206) 684-0721
Fax: (206) 233-7117
Housing@seattle.gov

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The mission of the Office of Housing (OH) is to create strong, healthy communities, prevent displacement, and increase opportunities for people of all income levels to live in Seattle.