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About UW Family Housing

Notice

University of Washington (UW) Housing & Food Services (HFS) plans to transition the ownership and management of Blakeley and Laurel Village from HFS to a non-UW entity for redevelopment. This is expected to occur on October 31, 2025. All residents must vacate by this date. We will finish making new assignments to these communities on December 31, 2024.

You may have questions regarding this transition. If you do, please read our FAQ (PDF). If you still have questions please contact us.

Family Housing apartments

Family Housing at the UW is for registered full-time students at the Seattle campus who want to live with their family in on-campus housing. A family is defined as a married couple, with or without children. Same-sex domestic partnerships are accepted from jurisdictions that do not allow same-sex marriage.

For a complete list of Family Housing apartments and rates, go to our Rates page.

Apartment types

Life in UW Family Housing has so much to offer. The convenience of living close to classes and campus resources and opportunities to participate in a variety of social and educational programs. You'll meet people of different cultures and backgrounds and make lifelong friends.

Blakeley Village

For students with children: single parents, married couples
2- and 3-bedroom apartments

Commodore Duchess

For students without children; single students, married couples
Studios and 1-bedroom apartments
Check with Commodore Duchess for rates and application information

Laurel Village

For students with children; single parents, married couples
2- and 3-bedroom apartments

Radford Court

For students with or without children; single students, married couples
1- 2- and 3-bedroom apartments
Check with Radford Court for rates and application information

STEVENS COURT

For students without children; married couples
1-bedroom apartments

Family housing amenities

All apartments, common areas, balconies and public spaces in Family Housing are smoke-free including outside areas or locations that are near the air supply of residential buildings.

BUILDING	ETHERNET, WIFI	CABLE	WATER, GARBAGE	ELECTRICITY	PETS
Blakeley Village			Included
Commodore Duchess	Yes		Included	Included
Laurel Village			Included
Radford Court	Yes				OK
Stevens Court	Yes	Yes	Included	Included

Community centers

Blakeley Village: A space for parties and community events organized by Residential Life staff that can also be reserved for social functions, meetings and study groups

Stevens Court: A large lounge featuring a piano, large-screen TV and a small kitchen. The community center is a great place to study, hang out with friends and attend fun community-focused events.

Laurel Village: A space for parties and community events organized by Residential Life staff that can also be reserved for social functions, meetings and study groups

Child care

Securing convenient, affordable and reliable child care is a top priority for most parents. Finding child care in the Puget Sound region can be particularly difficult and the University is working hard to increase supports for students needing childcare.

University of Washington Children’s Centers (UWCC) offer year-round care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers at four Seattle campus locations and are operated by Haggard Childcare Resources.

For more information about childcare on campus, visit the Child care at UW page.

Events and activities

Residential Life staff organize and present a wide variety of programs and events designed especially for the residents of family housing. These programs offer ongoing opportunities to meet your fellow residents, learn about different cultures, learn about campus resources, celebrate seasonal and cultural traditions and much more. To learn more about current and future offerings, visit your front desk.