Hawthorne East LIHTCPB Section 8 Portland, OR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Hawthorne East is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Portland, OR with 71 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $360/month on average.
71
total units
99%
occupancy
$360
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1420 SE 16th Ave, Portland, OR 97214 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,187/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,771/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 93% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Hawthorne East
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.
- Call or visit the management office at 1420 SE 16th 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 (~$360/mo average here).
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Hawthorne East have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). 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 Hawthorne East?
Residents report average rents near $360/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 Hawthorne East?
Contact the management office at 1420 SE 16th 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.