Plaza Townhomes PB Section 8 Portland, OR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Plaza Townhomes is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Portland, OR with 68 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $402/month on average.
68
total units
91%
occupancy
$402
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 5802A N Michigan Ave, Portland, OR 97217 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,791/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,955/yr |
| People per unit | 2.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 84% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
How to apply at Plaza Townhomes
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 5802A N Michigan 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 (~$402/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rosemont Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portland | 0.8 km |
| Patton Home LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portland | 1.1 km |
| Hattie Redmond Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portland | 1.1 km |
| Humboldt Gardens LIHTC | Portland | 1.4 km |
| Cascadian Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portland | 1.4 km |
| Alberta Simmons Plaza §202 Senior | Portland | 1.7 km |
| Gladys Mccoy Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portland | 2 km |
| Argyle Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portland | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Plaza Townhomes 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 Plaza Townhomes?
Residents report average rents near $402/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 Plaza Townhomes?
Contact the management office at 5802A N Michigan 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.