Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Hillsboro, OR
There are 28 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Hillsboro with roughly 1,342 assisted units — including 12 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 20 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $374 to $460 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Hillsboro
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Hillsboro
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briarcreek Apts LIHTC | 216 | — | — |
| Gateway Commons Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 138 | — | — |
| Woodland Park Apartments PB Section 8 | 111 | $449 | — |
| Sunset Gardens Apts LIHTC | 101 | — | — |
| City Center Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 91 | — | — |
| Villa Capri LIHTCPB Section 8 | 63 | — | — |
| Orchards at Orenco Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Orchards at Orenco Ph 1, the LIHTCPB Section 8 | 57 | — | — |
| Sierra West, Proyecto Adelantes Familias LIHTC | 57 | — | — |
| Sierra West LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Orchards at Orenco Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Benjamin's Corner LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Tarkington Square PB Section 8 | 48 | $409 | — |
| Alma Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Montebello LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Glennis Park LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Maples §202 Senior | 29 | $425 | — |
| Rolling Green §811 | 24 | $460 | — |
| Maples 2 §202 Senior | 21 | $408 | — |
| Smallwood Apartments PB Section 8 | 17 | $374 | — |
| Laceleaf Apartments §811 | 14 | — | — |
| The Willows Apartments §811 | 8 | — | — |
| Triplexes LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
| Walnut Triplex LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| Estate House LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| House LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| House LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| House LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Hillsboro (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Commons Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 138 | — | — |
| Woodland Park Apartments PB Section 8 | 111 | $449 | — |
| City Center Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 91 | — | — |
| Villa Capri LIHTCPB Section 8 | 63 | — | — |
| Orchards at Orenco Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Orchards at Orenco Ph 1, the LIHTCPB Section 8 | 57 | — | — |
| Orchards at Orenco Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Benjamin's Corner LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Tarkington Square PB Section 8 | 48 | $409 | — |
| Alma Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Montebello LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Smallwood Apartments PB Section 8 | 17 | $374 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Hillsboro
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briarcreek Apts LIHTC | 216 | — | — |
| Sunset Gardens Apts LIHTC | 101 | — | — |
| Sierra West, Proyecto Adelantes Familias LIHTC | 57 | — | — |
| Sierra West LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Glennis Park LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Triplexes LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
| Walnut Triplex LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| Estate House LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| House LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| House LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| House LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Washington County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Washington County: studio $1,570, 1-BR $1,677, 2-BR $1,922, 3-BR $2,619, 4-BR $3,109.
Full FMR table for Washington County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Hillsboro
- 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
- Aloha, OR
- Beaverton, OR
- Forest Grove, OR
- Sherwood, OR
- Tigard, OR
- Tualatin, OR
- Portland, OR
- Salem, OR
- Eugene, OR
- Gresham, OR
- Bend, OR
- Medford, OR
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.