Capitol Plaza PB Section 8 Salem, OR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Capitol Plaza is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Salem, OR with 35 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $334/month on average.
35
total units
97%
occupancy
$334
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1165 Chemeketa St NE, Salem, OR 97301 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,932/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,860/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 19% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 92% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Capitol Plaza
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 1165 Chemeketa St NE, 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 (~$334/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Lee Manor PB Section 8 | Salem | 0.8 km |
| Robert Lindsey Tower PB Section 8 | Salem | 0.8 km |
| Wallerwood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Salem | 1.1 km |
| Yaquina Hall Apts-southfair Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Salem | 2 km |
| Mill Creek Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | Salem | 2 km |
| Eastside One Apts LIHTC | Salem | 2 km |
| Highland Station LIHTCPB Section 8 | Salem | 2.4 km |
| Highland Manor PB Section 8 | Salem | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Capitol Plaza have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Capitol Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $334/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 Capitol Plaza?
Contact the management office at 1165 Chemeketa St NE 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.