Kingwood West Public Housing Salem, OR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Kingwood West is a Public Housing community in Salem, OR with 100 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $366/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 29 months.
100
total units
95%
occupancy
$366
avg resident rent
29 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1937 Dallas Hwy NW, Salem, OR 97304 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,768/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,911/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Kingwood West
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 1937 Dallas Hwy NW, Salem; 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 (~$366/mo average here).
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- Robert Lindsey Tower Site 1 LIHTCPB Section 8
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- Lancaster Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8
- Grand Fir Apartments Fka 27th Avenue Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Yaquina Hall Apts-southfair Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Lindsey Tower PB Section 8 | Salem | 2.8 km |
| Southview Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | Salem | 3.4 km |
| 11-4 Multifamily Public Housing | Salem | 3.4 km |
| Wallerwood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Salem | 3.4 km |
| Capitol Plaza PB Section 8 | Salem | 3.5 km |
| Bluffs at Ratcliff LIHTCPB Section 8 | Salem | 4 km |
| Jason Lee Manor PB Section 8 | Salem | 4.3 km |
| Sha Rad Group I Brush College Village and Meadowlark Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Salem | 4.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Salem
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Kingwood West 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 Kingwood West?
Residents report average rents near $366/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 Kingwood West?
Contact the management office at 1937 Dallas Hwy NW in Salem. 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.