Emilie House PB Section 8 Portland, OR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Emilie House is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Portland, OR with 40 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $383/month on average.
40
total units
98%
occupancy
$383
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 5520 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97213 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,995/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,781/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 97% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Emilie House
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 5520 NE Glisan 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 (~$383/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Commons, the LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portland | 0.8 km |
| Belmont Dairy LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portland | 2 km |
| Villas de Mariposas LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portland | 3.3 km |
| Villa de Clara Vista LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portland | 3.4 km |
| Buckman Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portland | 3.4 km |
| Columbia Knoll (family) LIHTC | Portland | 3.4 km |
| Grace Peck Terrace PB Section 8 | Portland | 3.5 km |
| The Salvation Army Portland Residen §202 Senior | Portland | 3.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Emilie House 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 Emilie House?
Residents report average rents near $383/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 Emilie House?
Contact the management office at 5520 NE Glisan 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.