Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Gresham, OR
There are 19 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Gresham with roughly 1,611 assisted units — including 15 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 14 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $305 to $430 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Gresham
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Gresham
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gresham Station Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 253 | — | — |
| Berry Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 248 | — | — |
| Bristol Woods Phases I & Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 240 | — | — |
| Rockwood Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 224 | — | — |
| East Fair Terrace - Oregon 1 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| East Fair Terrace PB Section 8 | 99 | $426 | — |
| Gresham Village Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 71 | — | — |
| Powell Vista Manor PB Section 8 | 70 | $343 | — |
| Aldercrest Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 59 | $376 | — |
| Rockwood Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | — | — |
| Rosewood Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Mattie Younkin Manor PB Section 8 | 35 | $373 | — |
| Cedars LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
| Central Station §811 | 22 | $430 | — |
| Cedars Apts, the LIHTC | 21 | — | — |
| Kelly Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Cedar Meadows Phases I & Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 19 | — | — |
| Mt Hood Community Apartments PB Section 8 | 14 | $305 | — |
| Duplex LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Gresham (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gresham Station Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 253 | — | — |
| Berry Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 248 | — | — |
| Bristol Woods Phases I & Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 240 | — | — |
| Rockwood Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 224 | — | — |
| East Fair Terrace - Oregon 1 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| East Fair Terrace PB Section 8 | 99 | $426 | — |
| Gresham Village Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 71 | — | — |
| Powell Vista Manor PB Section 8 | 70 | $343 | — |
| Aldercrest Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 59 | $376 | — |
| Rockwood Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | — | — |
| Rosewood Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Mattie Younkin Manor PB Section 8 | 35 | $373 | — |
| Kelly Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Cedar Meadows Phases I & Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 19 | — | — |
| Mt Hood Community Apartments PB Section 8 | 14 | $305 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Gresham
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
| Cedars Apts, the LIHTC | 21 | — | — |
| Duplex LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Multnomah County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Multnomah County: studio $1,570, 1-BR $1,677, 2-BR $1,922, 3-BR $2,619, 4-BR $3,109.
Full FMR table for Multnomah County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Gresham
- 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
- Portland, OR
- Troutdale, OR
- Salem, OR
- Eugene, OR
- Beaverton, OR
- Bend, 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.