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SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program helps low-income residents afford rental homes and apartments at normal market rates. Project-based Section 8 assistance is available at many locations throughout Multnomah County. These are apartments where the subsidy stays with the unit (it can not be taken by the resident to another location). Listings of apartment vacancies are updated approximately every 4-6 weeks on the website. Also accepts calls to report misuse of the program.
135 SW Ash Street
Portland, OR 97204
Eligibility: -Low-income households
-Age 18 or older at the time of application or an emancipated minor under State Law
-Individuals who have a terminal illness and have been diagnosed by a medical provider with a life expectancy of 12 months or less may apply for Section 8 under priority status by calling the main Section 8 number
Hours: -Section 8 Housing Voucher program services: Tuesday-Thursday 9am-noon and 1pm-3pm, in person
-Section 8 office phone: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5pm, appointments can be scheduled
Phone/FAX Numbers
  • Main phone (503) 802-8333 Priority status only
  • Hotline (503) 802-8571 Misuse Investigation
  • Hotline (503) 415-8000 Waitlist Position Information
Email Address: [email protected]
INTAKE PROCEDURE: -Section 8 Housing Voucher Program applications: Visit website
-All other services: Visit website or call for more information
-Paperwork can be dropped-off in a secure location at the building entrance
FEES: Rental costs vary depending on the program
DOCUMENTS: None required at intake
LANGUAGES: English, interpretation by arrangement
AREA SERVED: Multnomah County
TRAVEL/LOCATION INFORMATION: TriMet buses and MAX train lines stop 2-4 blocks from location
Services:
  • Housing Complaints * Section 8 Housing Residents
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers
  • Section 8/Rental Assistance Program Rental Listings
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