Tarkington Square PB Section 8 Hillsboro, OR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Tarkington Square is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Hillsboro, OR with 48 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $409/month on average.
48
total units
88%
occupancy
$409
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 357 N 1st Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,153/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,211/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 17% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 91% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 98% |
How to apply at Tarkington Square
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 357 N 1st Ave, Hillsboro; 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 (~$409/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Estate House LIHTC | Hillsboro | 0.8 km |
| House LIHTC | Hillsboro | 0.8 km |
| House LIHTC | Hillsboro | 1.1 km |
| Glennis Park LIHTC | Hillsboro | 1.4 km |
| Walnut Triplex LIHTC | Hillsboro | 1.4 km |
| Montebello LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hillsboro | 2 km |
| Smallwood Apartments PB Section 8 | Hillsboro | 2 km |
| Laceleaf Apartments §811 | Hillsboro | 2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Hillsboro
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Tarkington Square 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 Tarkington Square?
Residents report average rents near $409/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 Tarkington Square?
Contact the management office at 357 N 1st Ave in Hillsboro. 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.