How many low income apartments are in Hood River, OR?

HUD administrative data tracks 10 subsidized properties in Hood River with approximately 459 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Hood River?

Tenant-paid rents in Hood River's assisted buildings typically range from about $358 to $422 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 Hood River?

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 Hood River?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Hood River County: about $1,436/mo for one-bedroom and $1,884/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Hood River, OR

There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Hood River with roughly 459 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $358 to $422 per month.

assisted properties

459

subsidized units

$390

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Hood River

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Hood River

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Arends Place Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	62	—	—
Indian Creek Village LIHTCPB Section 8	56	—	—
Rio Bella Heights and Rio Bella LIHTC	54	—	—
Arends Place I LIHTC	51	—	—
Columbia View Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Indian Creek Court LIHTCPB Section 8	48	$422	—
Arends Place Apts Ii LIHTC	41	—	—
Hood River Crossing Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Wind River Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
Providence Dethman House PB Section 8	27	$358	—

Section 8 apartments in Hood River (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
Arends Place Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	62	—	—
Indian Creek Village LIHTCPB Section 8	56	—	—
Columbia View Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Indian Creek Court LIHTCPB Section 8	48	$422	—
Hood River Crossing Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Wind River Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
Providence Dethman House PB Section 8	27	$358	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Hood River

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
Rio Bella Heights and Rio Bella LIHTC	54	—	—
Arends Place I LIHTC	51	—	—
Arends Place Apts Ii LIHTC	41	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Hood River County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Hood River County: studio $1,311, 1-BR $1,436, 2-BR $1,884, 3-BR $2,620, 4-BR $3,160.

Full FMR table for Hood River County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Hood River

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.