Commons, the LIHTCPB Section 8 Portland, OR

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Commons, the is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Portland, OR with 172 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

172
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address5800 Ne Center Commons Way, Portland, OR 97212 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units172
Placed in service2018

How to apply at Commons, the

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 5800 Ne Center Commons Way, Portland; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

Other subsidized housing in Portland

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

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Villa de Clara Vista LIHTCPB Section 8Portland3.3 km
Gateway Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8Portland3.4 km
Villa de Clara Vista LIHTCPortland3.4 km
Villas de Mariposas LIHTCPB Section 8Portland3.4 km
Glisan Commons Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8Portland3.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Commons, the have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. 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 Commons, the?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Commons, the?
Contact the management office at 5800 Ne Center Commons Way 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.