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Building community and creating affordable housing opportunities Adrienne Quinn, Director



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HomeWiseIf you are interested in the HomeWise weatherization program, you may call our office for pre-screening and to receive an application in the mail.

This page provides all the information found on the application form and is processed by HomeWise staff. Because documentation is required. The documents named below should be sent or brought to our office.

Mail to:
     HomeWise
     Seattle Office of Housing
     PO Box 94725
     Seattle, WA 98124-4725

/or/

Hand deliver to:
     Seattle Office of Housing
     Seattle Municipal Tower
     700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 5700

Documentation Required:
Below is a list of documentation to send with your application. 

  • Please send copies of all documents that apply to you.   Do not send originals

  • All household information that is provided to the HomeWise program is kept confidential.

  1. Identification - Required
    Enter the name and birth date of each household member on the application form.

  2. Income Documentation - Required for the most current 3 months
    Please include documentation of each of the following income sources that apply to you and all other household members.

    Acceptable documents of proof include:

  • Paycheck stubs (for last 3 months)

  • Public Assistance payments:  TANF, SSI or unemployment benefits award letter

  • Child support income: copy of check or court order

  • Pension/retirement income:  award letter or W-2

  • Social Security:  award letter or W-2

  • Self-employment income:  a year-to-date gross profits less business expenses statement

  • Interest earned on bank accounts and investments:  bank statement

  • If no income, complete the Declaration of No Income Statement on the other side of this page.


The loans start at $3000, have a 3% interest rate and a term of up to 20 years. For very low income homeowners, a deferred payment loan (no monthly payments) may be possible, with the principal gathering only simple interest. One of our loans can help you live in a safer, healthier home. Call (206) 684-0244 or e-mail HomeWise for a prescreening to see if you qualify.

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