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.
Map of subsidized housing in Albany
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Albany
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported 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 →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported 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 →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported 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
- 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.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Lebanon, OR
- Sweet Home, OR
- Portland, OR
- Salem, OR
- Eugene, OR
- Gresham, OR
- Beaverton, OR
- Bend, OR
- Hillsboro, OR
- Tigard, OR
- Medford, OR
- Oregon City, OR
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.