Ruth Haefner Plaza Public Housing Portland, OR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Ruth Haefner Plaza is a Public Housing community in Portland, OR with 73 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $307/month on average.
73
total units
96%
occupancy
$307
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $13,148/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,800/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 20% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 91% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Ruth Haefner Plaza
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; 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 (~$307/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Twelfth Avenue Terrace LIHTC | Portland | 4.8 km |
| Gray's Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portland | 5 km |
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| Hamilton West Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portland | 5.4 km |
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| Kafoury Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portland | 5.4 km |
| Collins Circle LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portland | 5.4 km |
| 12th Ave Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portland | 5.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Ruth Haefner Plaza 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 Ruth Haefner Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $307/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 Ruth Haefner Plaza?
Contact the management office 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.