This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in Multnomah County, Oregon. Everything below is drawn from federal HUD datasets, with the source and refresh date for each one shown at the bottom of the page.
Who administers housing assistance here
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in Multnomah County is administered by Housing Authority of Portland, (503) 802-8300. Housing authorities — not landlords, and not this website — decide who is eligible, run the waiting lists and issue vouchers.
HUD identifies this authority by the code OR002. It reports 12,474 Housing Choice Voucher units and 298 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for Multnomah County
HUD sets income limits by area rather than by city. This county sits in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA MSA income-limit area, where the FY2026 area median family income is $128,300.
| Household size | Extremely low income (30%) | Very low income (50%) | Low income (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $26,950 | $44,950 | $71,900 |
| 2 people | $30,800 | $51,350 | $82,150 |
| 3 people | $34,650 | $57,750 | $92,400 |
| 4 people | $38,500 | $64,150 | $102,650 |
| 5 people | $41,600 | $69,300 | $110,900 |
| 6 people | $44,700 | $74,450 | $119,100 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $79,550 | $127,300 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $84,700 | $135,500 |
The very low income (50%) column is the figure most often used as the income ceiling for the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program. Federal rules also require housing authorities to direct at least 75% of new voucher admissions to extremely low income households.
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
Fair Market Rent is HUD’s estimate of what a modest unit rents for, including utilities, in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA MSA area. Housing authorities use it to set the payment standard that caps voucher assistance. It is not a rent cap and it is not what any particular landlord charges.
| Unit size | FY2026 Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $1,570 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $1,677 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,922 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,619 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,109 / month |
Assisted and affordable properties recorded in Multnomah County
HUD records 128 subsidised or tax-credit properties in this county. Each is listed below under the program that federal records actually associate it with. None of these listings means a unit is currently vacant or that applications are open.
HUD-Assisted Properties
Properties with an active HUD subsidy contract, such as Project-Based Section 8, Section 202 housing for the elderly, or Section 811 housing for people with disabilities.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1200 BUILDING | 1220 SW 12th Ave, Portland 97205 | HUD-Assisted Property | 89 assisted | (503) 224-1565 |
| 333 OAK APARTMENTS | 333 SW Oak St, Portland 97204 | HUD-Assisted Property | 90 assisted | (503) 227-2358 |
| A. PHILLIPS SQUARE | 606 NE Sacramento St, Portland 97212 | HUD-Assisted Property | 18 assisted | (503) 287-2162 |
| ADMIRAL APARTMENTS | 910 SW Park Ave, Portland 97205 | HUD-Assisted Property | 37 assisted | (503) 546-9191 |
| ALBERTA SIMMONS PLAZA | 6611 NE Martin Luther King Blvd, Portland 97211 | HUD-Assisted Property | 73 assisted | (503) 240-4198 |
| ALBERTA STREET APTS | 5010 NE 19th Ave, Portland 97211 | HUD-Assisted Property | 10 assisted | (503) 287-2359 |
| Albertina Kerr Workforce and Inclusive Housing | 928 NE 162nd Ave, Portland 97230 | HUD-Assisted Property | 30 assisted | (360) 418-7023 |
| ALBINA PLAZA | 3965 N Albina Ave Apt 1, Portland 97227 | HUD-Assisted Property | 8 assisted | (503) 682-7788 |
| ALDERCREST APTS. | 21900 SE Alder Dr, Gresham 97030 | HUD-Assisted Property | 59 assisted | (503) 512-8671 |
| AVENUE PLAZA | 5025 NE 8th Ave Apt 1, Portland 97211 | HUD-Assisted Property | 22 assisted | (541) 476-1141 |
| BEACON MANOR | 3123 SE 8th Ave, Portland 97202 | HUD-Assisted Property | 20 assisted | (503) 235-9029 |
| BRONAUGH APARTMENTS | 1434 SW Morrison St, Portland 97205 | HUD-Assisted Property | 50 assisted | (503) 227-0754 |
| BURLWOOD APTS | 14992 SE Division St, Portland 97236 | HUD-Assisted Property | 32 assisted | (503) 760-3830 |
| BURNSIDE STATION | 240 SE 160th Ave, Portland 97233 | HUD-Assisted Property | 20 assisted | (503) 287-4260 |
| CANDALARIA PLAZA | 1009 SE 162nd Ave, Portland 97233 | HUD-Assisted Property | 32 assisted | (503) 261-1266 |
| CARITAS PLAZA | 2830 N Williams Ave, Portland 97227 | HUD-Assisted Property | 29 assisted | (503) 682-7788 |
| CARITAS VILLA | 16050 E Burnside St, Portland 97233 | HUD-Assisted Property | 30 assisted | (503) 257-8947 |
| CASCADIAN TERRACE | 5700 N Kerby Ave, Portland 97217 | HUD-Assisted Property | 102 assisted | (503) 283-3541 |
| CATHEDRAL GARDENS | 8652 N Swift Way, Portland 97203 | HUD-Assisted Property | 124 assisted | (503) 286-8652 |
| CENTRAL STATION APARTMENTS | 777 NE 8th St, Gresham 97030 | HUD-Assisted Property | 22 assisted | (503) 491-9661 |
| CHAUCER COURT | 1019 SW 10th Ave, Portland 97205 | HUD-Assisted Property | 83 assisted | (503) 225-3559 |
| COBURN WOODS APARTMENTS | 17308 NE Couch St, Portland 97230 | HUD-Assisted Property | 9 assisted | (503) 254-9285 |
| COLUMBIA TERRACE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY | 16932 SE Division St, Portland 97236 | HUD-Assisted Property | 61 assisted | (503) 760-0344 |
| EAST COUNTY PROJECT | 17527 SE Pine St, Portland 97233 | HUD-Assisted Property | 6 assisted | (503) 682-7788 |
| EAST FAIR TERRACE | 500 NW Division St, Gresham 97030 | HUD-Assisted Property | 99 assisted | (503) 661-3001 |
| EMERSON PLAZA | 5312 NE 13th Ave, Portland 97211 | HUD-Assisted Property | 16 assisted | (503) 493-9085 |
| EMILIE HOUSE | 5520 NE Glisan St, Portland 97213 | HUD-Assisted Property | 40 assisted | (503) 236-9779 |
| ESTATES PLAZA | 5421 NE 14th Pl, Portland 97211 | HUD-Assisted Property | 9 assisted | (503) 493-9085 |
| FAIRVIEW ARMS APARTMENTS | 305 7th St, Fairview 97024 | HUD-Assisted Property | 44 assisted | (503) 667-5337 |
| FANNO CREEK | 4105 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy, Portland 97221 | HUD-Assisted Property | 23 assisted | 503-245-8930 ext. 294 |
| FIR GROVE APARTMENTS | 4820 SE 122nd Ave, Portland 97236 | HUD-Assisted Property | 30 assisted | (503) 760-0907 |
| FREMONT MANOR | 233 N Fremont St, Portland 97227 | HUD-Assisted Property | 28 assisted | (503) 287-3704 |
| GOOD SHEPHERD I | 3601 NE 141st Ave, Portland 97230 | HUD-Assisted Property | 5 assisted | (800) 369-4636 |
| GOOD SHEPHERD II | 5717 NE Simpson St, Portland 97218 | HUD-Assisted Property | 5 assisted | (503) 791-2028 |
| GRACE PECK TERRACE | 1839 NE 14th Ave, Portland 97212 | HUD-Assisted Property | 95 assisted | (503) 280-4170 |
| HALSEY STREET PROJECT | 18940 NE Halsey St, Portland 97230 | HUD-Assisted Property | 5 assisted | (503) 666-1016 |
| HALSEY TERRACE | 12428 NE Halsey St, Portland 97230 | HUD-Assisted Property | 15 assisted | (503) 256-7600 |
| HAWTHORNE EAST | 1420 SE 16th Ave, Portland 97214 | HUD-Assisted Property | 71 assisted | (503) 230-0306 |
| HOLGATE PLAZA | 4333 SE 104th Ave, Portland 97266 | HUD-Assisted Property | 48 assisted | (503) 445-7167 |
| HOLGATE PROJECT | 12012 SE Holgate Blvd, Portland 97266 | HUD-Assisted Property | 10 assisted | (503) 682-7788 |
| HOPEWELL APTS. | 1264 SW Cheltenham St, Portland 97239 | HUD-Assisted Property | 11 assisted | (503) 244-6157 |
| KEHILLAH HOUSING | 6000 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy, Portland 97221 | HUD-Assisted Property | 14 assisted | (503) 535-4000 |
| KENILWORTH PARK PLAZA | 3214 SE Holgate Blvd, Portland 97202 | HUD-Assisted Property | 77 assisted | (503) 872-1110 |
| KING DISHMAN | 101 NE Knott St, Portland 97212 | HUD-Assisted Property | 14 assisted | (503) 682-7788 |
| KIRKLAND ANNEX | 7810 SE Foster Rd, Portland 97206 | HUD-Assisted Property | 50 assisted | (503) 774-8885 |
| KIRKLAND UNION MANOR I | 3530 SE 84th Ave, Portland 97266 | HUD-Assisted Property | 150 assisted | (503) 777-8101 |
| KIRKLAND UNION MANOR II | 3535 SE 86th Ave, Portland 97266 | HUD-Assisted Property | 75 assisted | (503) 777-8101 |
| KIRKLAND UNION MANOR III | 3535 SE 86th Ave, Portland 97266 | HUD-Assisted Property | 56 assisted | (503) 777-8101 |
| L. ROY GARDENS | 735 N Fremont St, Portland 97227 | HUD-Assisted Property | 18 assisted | — |
| LEXINGTON APARTMENTS | 1125 SW 12th Ave, Portland 97205 | HUD-Assisted Property | 54 assisted | (503) 224-9638 |
| LONE PINE APARTMENTS | 111 NE 162nd Ave, Portland 97230 | HUD-Assisted Property | 17 assisted | 503-238-0769 ext. 169 |
| M. CARTER PLAZA | 626 NE Brazee St, Portland 97212 | HUD-Assisted Property | 56 assisted | (503) 682-7788 |
| MARION STREET APTS | 2028 SE Marion St, Portland 97202 | HUD-Assisted Property | 20 assisted | (503) 501-5723 |
| MARLA MANOR | 644 SE 148th Ave, Portland 97233 | HUD-Assisted Property | 25 assisted | (503) 254-5826 |
| MARSHALL UNION MANOR | 2020 NW Northrup St, Portland 97209 | HUD-Assisted Property | 242 assisted | (503) 225-0677 |
| MARTIN LUTHER KING MANOR | 6620 NE 6th Ave, Portland 97211 | HUD-Assisted Property | 15 assisted | (503) 286-4005 |
| MARWOOD PLAZA | 7200 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland 97206 | HUD-Assisted Property | 40 assisted | (503) 261-1266 |
| MATTIE YOUNKIN MANOR | 2400 NE 27th Dr, Gresham 97030 | HUD-Assisted Property | 35 assisted | (503) 665-3113 |
| MCCARTHY PLACE | 959 NE 165th Ave, Portland 97230 | HUD-Assisted Property | 10 assisted | (503) 238-0769 |
| ME RE CENTER | 12309 SE Bush St, Portland 97236 | HUD-Assisted Property | 5 assisted | (503) 667-0613 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
Public Housing Developments
Developments owned or operated by a public housing authority.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARLTON COURT | 5241 NE Killingsworth St, Portland 97218 | Public Housing Development | 24 total | (503) 802-8300 |
| CELILO COURT | 4631 NE 95th Ave, Portland 97220 | Public Housing Development | 28 total | (503) 802-8300 |
| Demar Downs | 2700 SE 148th Ave, Portland 97236 | Public Housing Development | 18 total | (503) 802-8300 |
| HOLGATE HOUSE | 4601 SE 39th Ave, Portland 97202 | Public Housing Development | 80 total | (503) 802-8300 |
| LEXINGTON COURT | 7860 SE 72nd Ave, Portland 97206 | Public Housing Development | 20 total | (503) 802-8300 |
| RUTH HAEFNER PLAZA | Portland 97221 | Public Housing Development | 73 total | (503) 802-8300 |
| SLAVIN COURT | 4702 SW Slavin Rd Apt 1, Portland 97239 | Public Housing Development | 24 total | (503) 802-8300 |
| TOWNHOUSE TERRACE | 3011 SE 136th Ave, Portland 97236 | Public Housing Development | 31 total | (503) 802-8300 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
LIHTC Affordable Properties
Properties financed with Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. LIHTC is a financing program, not Section 8 — rent is restricted, but a tax-credit property is not required to accept Housing Choice Vouchers and may have its own separate waiting list.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12TH AVE TERRACE | 1515 SW 12TH AVE, PORTLAND 97201 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 118 assisted | — |
| 333 OAK APTS | 333 SW OAK ST, PORTLAND 97204 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 9 total | — |
| 6909 NE GARFIELD AVE | 6909 NE GARFIELD AVE, PORTLAND 97211 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 6TH HOUSE | 3927 NE 6TH AVE, PORTLAND 97212 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 72FOSTER | 5005 SE 72ND AVENUE, PORTLAND 97206 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 101 assisted | — |
| 8-PLEX | 7816 N PORTSMOUTH AVE, PORTLAND 97203 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 8 assisted | — |
| 85 STORIES GROUP I | 2140 NW KEARNEY ST, PORTLAND 97210 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 259 assisted | — |
| 85 STORIES GROUP II | 4400 NE BROADWAY ST, PORTLAND 97213 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 396 assisted | — |
| ADMIRAL APTS | 910 SW PARK AVE, PORTLAND 97205 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 37 assisted | — |
| AINSWORTH DUPLEX | 1225 NE AINSWORTH ST, PORTLAND 97211 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 2 assisted | — |
| ALBINA CORNER | 409 NE SAN RAFAEL ST, PORTLAND 97212 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 48 assisted | — |
| ALDER HOUSE | 523 SW 13TH AVE, PORTLAND 97205 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 132 assisted | — |
| ALLEN FREEMONT PLAZA | 221 NE FREMONT ST, PORTLAND 97212 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 64 assisted | — |
| ALPHA APTS | 18088 SE MARKET ST, PORTLAND 97233 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 22 assisted | — |
| ANKENY WOODS | 12016 SE ANKENY ST, PORTLAND 97216 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 42 assisted | — |
| ANKENY WOODS ARMS | 11908 SE ANKENY ST, PORTLAND 97216 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 40 total | — |
| ARBOR GLEN APTS | 2609 SE 145TH AVE, PORTLAND 97236 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 97 assisted | — |
| ARGYLE GARDENS (FKA LISAH) | 8550 N ARGYLE WAY, PORTLAND 97217 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 71 assisted | — |
| ASTORIA HOTEL | 333 NW SIXTH AVE, PORTLAND 97209 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 70 assisted | — |
| BEATRICE MORROW APTS | 3368 NE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, PORTLAND 97212 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 80 assisted | — |
| BEECH STREET 4-PLEX | 1027 N BEECH ST, PORTLAND 97227 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 4 assisted | — |
| BEECH STREET APTS | 3650 NE MALLORY AVE, PORTLAND 97212 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 32 assisted | — |
| BELMONT DAIRY | 3340 SE MORRISON ST, PORTLAND 97214 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 81 assisted | — |
| BERRY RIDGE APTS | 2711 W POWELL BLVD, GRESHAM 97030 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 248 assisted | — |
| BILTMORE HOTEL | 310 NW SIXTH AVE, PORTLAND 97209 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 76 assisted | — |
| BOOKMARK | 2034 NE 40TH AVE, PORTLAND 97212 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 19 assisted | — |
| BRIDGE MEADOWS | 4203 N WILLIAMS AVE, PORTLAND 97217 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 27 assisted | — |
| BRISTOL WOODS PHASES I & II | 1201 NE EIGHTH ST, GRESHAM 97030 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 240 assisted | — |
| BROADWAY VANTAGE | 8238 NE BROADWAY ST, PORTLAND 97220 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 58 assisted | — |
| BRONAUGH APARTMENTS | 1434 SW MORRISON, PORTLAND 97205 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 50 assisted | — |
| BUCKMAN HEIGHTS | 430 NE 16TH AVE, PORTLAND 97232 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 144 assisted | — |
| BUD CLARK COMMONS | 655 NW HOYT ST, PORTLAND 97209 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 130 assisted | — |
| CAMELIA | 13145 SE DIVISION ST, PORTLAND 97236 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 29 assisted | — |
| CANDALARIA APTS | 1009 SE 162ND AVE, PORTLAND 97233 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 32 assisted | — |
| CAROL ANN APTS | 5109 NE KILLINGSWORTH ST, PORTLAND 97218 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 19 assisted | — |
| CASCADE CROSSING | 10625 E BURNSIDE ST, PORTLAND 97216 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 74 assisted | — |
| CASCADIAN TERRACE | 5700 N KERBY AVE, PORTLAND 97217 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 103 assisted | — |
| CATHEDRAL GARDENS APTS | 8652 N SWIFT WAY, PORTLAND 97203 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 124 assisted | — |
| CEDAR MEADOWS PHASES I & II | 645 SE KANE DR, GRESHAM 97080 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 19 assisted | — |
| CEDARS | 3157 SE POWELL VALLEY RD, GRESHAM 97080 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 22 assisted | — |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
How to apply
- Contact the administering housing authority named above. Only they can tell you whether a waiting list is open.
- Check the income limits in the table above for your household size. Income is one factor, not the whole test.
- Ask about local preferences. Many authorities prioritise applicants who live or work in the area, veterans, people with disabilities, or families experiencing homelessness.
- Ask for the landlord list. Most authorities keep a list of owners who have accepted vouchers before. It is usually free and rarely published online.
Related housing resources
Other counties in Oregon
Income limits and Fair Market Rents are set per county, so if you are near a county line check the guide for the county you actually live in.
Where this information comes from
| Dataset | Published by | Source last refreshed | We last synced |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUD Public Housing Authorities | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development | 18 August 2026 | 22 September 2026 |
| HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research | not published by the provider | 22 September 2026 |
| HUD Fair Market Rents | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development | 30 September 2025 | 22 September 2026 |
| HUD Multifamily Properties – Assisted | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development | 21 July 2026 | 22 September 2026 |
| HUD Public Housing Developments | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development | 21 July 2026 | 22 September 2026 |
| HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development | 14 May 2025 | 22 September 2026 |
These are federal administrative datasets. They record which properties receive a subsidy and which organisations administer which programs. They do not record vacancies, waiting-list status, or whether a landlord will accept a Housing Choice Voucher. Those things change constantly and can only be confirmed by contacting the housing authority or the property directly.
Important
Section8Finder is an independent information resource. We do not administer vouchers, we do not accept or process applications, and we cannot place anyone in housing. Applying through a housing authority is free — if any site asks you to pay to apply for Section 8, do not pay.
Income limits and Fair Market Rents are set by HUD and are revised at least annually. Eligibility is determined by the administering housing authority, which applies rules beyond income alone, including deductions, assets, household composition, citizenship or eligible immigration status, screening criteria and local preferences.