Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Bend, OR
There are 21 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Bend with roughly 1,366 assisted units — including 14 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 17 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $373 to $403 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Bend
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Bend
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stillwater Crossing Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 240 | — | — |
| Cedarwest Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 121 | — | — |
| Vintage at Bend LIHTCPB Section 8 | 106 | — | — |
| Ariel South Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 97 | — | — |
| Ariel Glen Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Ariel Glen Apts Site 1 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Healy Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Healy Heights Apts Site 2 LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Pilot Butte Retirement Ctr I §202 Senior | 58 | $403 | — |
| Eastlake Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Mountain Laurel Lodge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Discovery Park Lodge LIHTC | 53 | — | — |
| Quimby Apts Renewal LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
| Quimby Street Apartments PB Section 8 | 52 | $390 | — |
| Canal Commons 2 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Greenwood Manor PB Section 8 | 40 | $373 | — |
| Putnam Pointe LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
| Pilot Butte Retirment Ctr Ii §202 Senior | 27 | $400 | — |
| Daggett Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Crest Butte Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 15 | $378 | — |
| Putnam Lofts LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Bend (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stillwater Crossing Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 240 | — | — |
| Cedarwest Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 121 | — | — |
| Vintage at Bend LIHTCPB Section 8 | 106 | — | — |
| Ariel South Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 97 | — | — |
| Ariel Glen Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Ariel Glen Apts Site 1 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Healy Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Eastlake Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Mountain Laurel Lodge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Quimby Street Apartments PB Section 8 | 52 | $390 | — |
| Canal Commons 2 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Greenwood Manor PB Section 8 | 40 | $373 | — |
| Daggett Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Crest Butte Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 15 | $378 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Bend
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healy Heights Apts Site 2 LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Discovery Park Lodge LIHTC | 53 | — | — |
| Quimby Apts Renewal LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
| Putnam Pointe LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
| Putnam Lofts LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Deschutes County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Deschutes County: studio $1,362, 1-BR $1,371, 2-BR $1,784, 3-BR $2,481, 4-BR $2,993.
Full FMR table for Deschutes County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Bend
- 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
- Redmond, OR
- Portland, OR
- Salem, OR
- Eugene, OR
- Gresham, OR
- Beaverton, OR
- Hillsboro, OR
- Tigard, OR
- Medford, OR
- Oregon City, OR
- Milwaukie, OR
- Roseburg, OR
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.