Emerson Plaza PB Section 8 Portland, OR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Emerson Plaza is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Portland, OR with 16 units reporting 81% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $359/month on average.
16
total units
81%
occupancy
$359
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 5312 NE 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97211 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,701/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,434/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 93% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Emerson 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 5312 NE 13th 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 (~$359/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Irvington Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portland | 1.4 km |
| Humboldt Gardens LIHTC | Portland | 1.7 km |
| Cascadian Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portland | 1.7 km |
| Buckman Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portland | 3.3 km |
| Pacific Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portland | 3.7 km |
| The Madrona LIHTC | Portland | 3.7 km |
| Sitka Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portland | 4.2 km |
| Pearl Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portland | 4.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Emerson 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 Emerson Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $359/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 Emerson Plaza?
Contact the management office at 5312 NE 13th 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.