Portland Plaza PB Section 8 Louisville, KY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Portland Plaza is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Louisville, KY with 70 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $361/month on average.
70
total units
96%
occupancy
$361
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 3400 Portland Plz, Louisville, KY 40212 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,139/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,718/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 19% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Portland 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 3400 Portland Plz, Louisville; 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 (~$361/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Russell Apartments PB Section 8 | Louisville | 2.8 km |
| Henry M. Greene Sr Apartments PB Section 8 | Louisville | 2.8 km |
| Directions PB Section 8 | Louisville | 2.8 km |
| J O Blanton House PB Section 8 | Louisville | 3.4 km |
| California Square I Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Louisville | 3.7 km |
| Parkview Public Housing | New Albany | 4.2 km |
| Park Duvalle Ii-a LIHTC | Louisville | 4.2 km |
| Park Duvalle Iii LIHTC | Louisville | 4.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Portland 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 Portland Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $361/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 Plaza?
Contact the management office at 3400 Portland Plz in Louisville. 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.