How many low income apartments are in Cottage Grove, OR?

HUD administrative data tracks 6 subsidized properties in Cottage Grove with approximately 310 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Cottage Grove?

Tenant-paid rents in Cottage Grove's assisted buildings typically range from about $262 to $341 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Cottage Grove?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Cottage Grove?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Lane County: about $1,286/mo for one-bedroom and $1,688/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Cottage Grove, OR

There are 6 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Cottage Grove with roughly 310 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $262 to $341 per month. Median reported wait: about 47 months.

assisted properties

310

subsidized units

$302

typical rent

47 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Cottage Grove

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Cottage Grove

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Barrel Brook LIHTCPB Section 8	98	—	—
Cg &creswell Units Public Housing	94	$341	47 mo
Cottage Grove Senior Living Center LIHTC	40	—	—
Gateway Apartments PB Section 8	37	$262	—
Corey Commons LIHTCPB Section 8	21	—	—
Witherspoon Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	20	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Cottage Grove (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
Barrel Brook LIHTCPB Section 8	98	—	—
Gateway Apartments PB Section 8	37	$262	—
Corey Commons LIHTCPB Section 8	21	—	—
Witherspoon Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	20	—	—

Public housing developments in Cottage Grove

Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Cg &creswell Units Public Housing	94	$341	47 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Cottage Grove

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
Cottage Grove Senior Living Center LIHTC	40	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Lane County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Lane County: studio $1,223, 1-BR $1,286, 2-BR $1,688, 3-BR $2,348, 4-BR $2,832.

Full FMR table for Lane County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Cottage Grove

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

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