Carlton Court Public Housing Portland, OR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Carlton Court is a Public Housing community in Portland, OR with 24 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $687/month on average.
24
total units
96%
occupancy
$687
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 5241 NE Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97218 Map → |
| Average household income | $27,670/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,643/yr |
| People per unit | 2.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 70% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 87% |
How to apply at Carlton Court
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 5241 NE Killingsworth St, Portland; 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 (~$687/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Villa de Clara Vista LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portland | 0.8 km |
| Villa de Clara Vista LIHTC | Portland | 1.7 km |
| Columbia Knoll (family) LIHTC | Portland | 2.8 km |
| Commons, the LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portland | 3.4 km |
| Center Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portland | 3.4 km |
| Grace Peck Terrace PB Section 8 | Portland | 4 km |
| Irvington Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portland | 4.3 km |
| Shaver Green LIHTC | Portland | 4.3 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Carlton Court have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Carlton Court?
Residents report average rents near $687/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 Carlton Court?
Contact the management office at 5241 NE Killingsworth St in Portland. 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.