Opening Soon
Langley’s First New Affordable Apartments in More Than 35 Years
Welcome Home
Located in the seaside village of Langley on Whidbey Island, Generations Place will offer fourteen apartments across three modern farmhouse-style buildings—designed by and for the community to serve households with modest incomes.
The seven ground floor and seven walk-up apartments are a mix of two- and three-bedroom homes. They are well-suited for a range of household sizes, with features that support comfortable, day-to-day living.
The Leasing and Application Process has started. Please see below for an update on the process.
Generations Place Leasing and Application Update
Thank you for your interest in living at Generations Place, 631 2nd Street, Langley, WA. We would like to provide an update on where we are in the leasing process and explain the next steps.
Phase 1: Interest List Confirmation
Those who joined the interest list on our website have been contacted by our property management partner, Ad-West Realty Services, to confirm their continued interest in the project.
Being on the interest list does not guarantee eligibility, selection, or housing placement. It simply ensures that interested households receive information about the upcoming application process.
Phase 2: Qualification & Screening
There will be a second outreach from Ad-West to those who confirmed their interest. This call will discuss eligibility and qualifications.
Following this, should you pre-qualify, Ad-West will provide a link to an applicant screening service, Orca Information. Each applicant will be required to pay a $50 application fee.
Phase 4: Final Approval and Leasing
Applicants who successfully complete the application process and are selected for available units will receive notification from Ad-West regarding their status.
During this phase, households may be asked to:
Provide updated documentation if required
Pay any required deposits or fees
Sign lease documents
Schedule a move-in date
Units will be offered according to the project's policies and applicable housing regulations
Future Waitlist Opportunities
Due to strong interest, not all qualified applicants will receive an available unit during the initial leasing period. Eligible households that are not immediately housed have the opportunity to be placed on a waitlist for future vacancies, subject to project policies and fair housing requirements.
We encourage everyone to remain subscribed to our newsletter for updates on this project and information about future housing opportunities.
Thank you for your interest and patience throughout this process.
Phase 3: Application Process
Those qualified to move forward will receive a link from Ad-West Realty Services will begin the formal application. We encourage you to complete the application as soon as you receive the link. This typically includes:
Submission of a completed housing application
Verification of household size
Verification of income and assets
Verification of eligibility for the specific housing program
Review of rental history and other screening criteria
Collection of supporting documentation
Applicants will be contacted directly if additional information or documentation is needed. Applications cannot proceed until they are complete.
All applicants must meet program eligibility guidelines before they can be considered for housing.
Please note that Generations Place has only two-bedroom and three-bedroom units with a minimum required household size of one person (adult or child) per bedroom. Therefore, single-person households are not eligible. We encourage folks to contact the Island County Housing Support Center for assistance with finding other options.
What You’ll Find
Generations Place is built for comfort and sustainability—in every sense. These are well-built homes with practical, flexible spaces for everyday living, alongside shared amenities for neighbors to enjoy together.
Community Amenities
Outdoor common areas for play, relaxation, and gathering
Artistic features and child-friendly landscapes
Bike racks for each unit
EV Charging Stations
Central location steps from the Langley employment center, Whidbey Children's Center, Generations Park playground, and Langley Youth HUB
Apartment & Building Features
Brand‑new, sustainably constructed building
Spacious 2 and 3-bedroom flat floor plans
Energy-efficient, full-size appliances (oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave)
Durable, easy-care finishes, like solid-surface countertops
Climate control systems that manage heating, cooling, fresh air, and humidity
Well-lit interiors with thoughtful layouts
Water, sewer and garbage included in rent
Onsite laundry facility
Solar energy offsets to help keep utility costs low
Designed to Be Affordable
These homes are part of a community-led effort to create more permanently affordable housing in Langley. Rents are set by a federal formula based on area income levels—not by the market, and not arbitrarily.
About Apartment Rates
At Generations Place, rents are determined by unit size, and household income as it compares to Island County's median income, adjusted for household size.
Rates vary by household and are confirmed during the application process.
About This Project
Developer
Generations Place is developed by Island Roots Housing, a nonprofit organization creating permanently affordable homes for people who live and work in Island County. Island Roots was founded on the belief that access to safe, dignified housing for everyone is fundamental to a thriving community.
Generations Place exemplifies our approach. Informed by deep local knowledge and a collaborative spirit, we design homes that center the needs of future residents while creating solutions that benefit the whole community.
Learn more about Island Roots Housing at islandrootshousing.org.
Property Management
Leasing and ongoing property management is handled by Ad-West Realty Services, a trusted partner to housing providers across the region. Ad-West was selected through a careful search and vetting process, and brings deep experience in professional, resident-centered property management.
Applications open soon. Join the Interest List to be informed when leasing begins.