Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Albany, OR

There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Albany with roughly 434 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $327 to $540 per month.

12
assisted properties
434
subsidized units
$434
typical rent
median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Albany

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Albany

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Brooklawn Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 79
Santiam Terrace PB Section 8 56$348
Woodwind Fka Woodland Square LIHTCPB Section 8 54
Clayton Meadows Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 50
Songbird Village LIHTCPB Section 8 48
Millwood Manor PB Section 8 46$393
River View Place Apts LIHTC 40
Hillhouse PB Section 8 34$540
Oak Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 20$327
Triplex LIHTC 3
30th Pl Duplex LIHTC 2
Denver Street Duplex LIHTC 2

Section 8 apartments in Albany (project-based)

These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Brooklawn Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 79
Santiam Terrace PB Section 8 56$348
Woodwind Fka Woodland Square LIHTCPB Section 8 54
Clayton Meadows Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 50
Songbird Village LIHTCPB Section 8 48
Millwood Manor PB Section 8 46$393
Hillhouse PB Section 8 34$540
Oak Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 20$327

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Albany

Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
River View Place Apts LIHTC 40
Triplex LIHTC 3
30th Pl Duplex LIHTC 2
Denver Street Duplex LIHTC 2

Voucher rent limits: Linn County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Linn County: studio $1,034, 1-BR $1,236, 2-BR $1,500, 3-BR $2,030, 4-BR $2,356.

Full FMR table for Linn County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Albany

  1. Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
  2. Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
  3. Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
  4. Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.

Nearby cities with low income housing

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.