Portland Housing Authority Public Housing Portland, TN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Portland Housing Authority is a Public Housing community in Portland, TN with 120 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $478/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 10 months.
120
total units
98%
occupancy
$478
avg resident rent
10 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 107 Roark Dr, Portland, TN 37148 Map → |
| Average household income | $23,768/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,884/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 72% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 89% |
| One-bedroom share | 43% |
How to apply at Portland Housing Authority
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 107 Roark Dr, 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 (~$478/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Portland
- Portland Courtyard LIHTCPB Section 8
- Highland Rim Terrace PB Section 8
- Drakewood Apts LIHTC
← All subsidized housing in Portland
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Portland Housing Authority 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 Portland Housing Authority?
Residents report average rents near $478/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 Portland Housing Authority?
Contact the management office at 107 Roark Dr 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.