Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Hermiston, OR
There are 15 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Hermiston with roughly 610 assisted units — including 9 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $356 to $422 per month. Median reported wait: about 12 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Hermiston
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Hermiston
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Manor Public Housing | 118 | $392 | 12 mo |
| Buttercreek Apts LIHTC | 86 | — | — |
| Viewcrest Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| 4th St Aspens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Ridgeway Village PB Section 8 | 40 | $356 | — |
| Sunland Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | $422 | — |
| Sage Court LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| Applewood Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 33 | — | — |
| Hacienda West Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Cottonwood Ii Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | $364 | — |
| Desert Sage §202 Senior | 24 | $390 | — |
| Cottonwood I Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | $361 | — |
| Moorehouse Apartments PB Section 8 | 18 | $397 | — |
| Courtyard Apts LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Fountain Court LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Hermiston (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viewcrest Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| 4th St Aspens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Ridgeway Village PB Section 8 | 40 | $356 | — |
| Sunland Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | $422 | — |
| Applewood Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 33 | — | — |
| Hacienda West Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Cottonwood Ii Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | $364 | — |
| Cottonwood I Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | $361 | — |
| Moorehouse Apartments PB Section 8 | 18 | $397 | — |
Public housing developments in Hermiston
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Manor Public Housing | 118 | $392 | 12 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Hermiston
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttercreek Apts LIHTC | 86 | — | — |
| Sage Court LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| Courtyard Apts LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Fountain Court LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Umatilla County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Umatilla County: studio $856, 1-BR $946, 2-BR $1,241, 3-BR $1,726, 4-BR $2,081.
Full FMR table for Umatilla County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Hermiston
- 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
- Milton Freewater, OR
- Pendleton, 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.