Demar Downs Public Housing Portland, OR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Demar Downs is a Public Housing community in Portland, OR with 18 units reporting 89% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $305/month on average.
18
total units
89%
occupancy
$305
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 2700 SE 148th Ave, Portland, OR 97236 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,683/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,247/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 100% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
How to apply at Demar Downs
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 2700 SE 148th Ave, 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 (~$305/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Demar Downs 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 Demar Downs?
Residents report average rents near $305/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 Demar Downs?
Contact the management office at 2700 SE 148th Ave 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.