M Carter Plaza PB Section 8 Portland, OR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
M Carter Plaza is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Portland, OR with 56 units reporting 73% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $218/month on average.
56
total units
73%
occupancy
$218
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 626 NE Brazee St, Portland, OR 97212 Map → |
| Average household income | $8,870/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,994/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 98% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 83% |
How to apply at M Carter 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 626 NE Brazee 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 (~$218/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
| Irvington Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portland | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does M Carter 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 M Carter Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $218/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 M Carter Plaza?
Contact the management office at 626 NE Brazee 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.