Bluffs at Ratcliff LIHTCPB Section 8 Salem, OR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Bluffs at Ratcliff is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Salem, OR with 20 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $366/month on average.
20
total units
100%
occupancy
$366
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 3202A Bluff Ave SE, Salem, OR 97302 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,846/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,779/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 85% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Bluffs at Ratcliff
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 3202A Bluff Ave SE, Salem; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$366/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 11-9 Scattered Sites Public Housing | Salem | 0.8 km |
| Southview Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | Salem | 0.8 km |
| Oak Hill Apartments PB Section 8 | Salem | 1.1 km |
| Four Oaks LIHTCPB Section 8 | Salem | 2 km |
| Wallerwood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Salem | 2.2 km |
| Mill Creek Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | Salem | 2.8 km |
| Eastside One Apts LIHTC | Salem | 2.8 km |
| Capitol Plaza PB Section 8 | Salem | 3.3 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Bluffs at Ratcliff have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Bluffs at Ratcliff?
Residents report average rents near $366/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Bluffs at Ratcliff?
Contact the management office at 3202A Bluff Ave SE in Salem. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.