Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Milwaukie, OR
There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Milwaukie with roughly 845 assisted units — including 9 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $387 to $750 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Milwaukie
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Milwaukie
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Crest Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 229 | — | — |
| Clackamas County Ha Public Housing | 143 | $750 | — |
| Fox Pointe Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| North Main Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Cascade Meadows PB Section 8 | 61 | $387 | — |
| Willamalane - Oregon 1 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Hillside Park Public Housing | 46 | $392 | — |
| Ikoi-so Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Ikoi So Terrace PB Section 8 | 34 | $426 | — |
| Willamalane PB Section 8 | 34 | $414 | — |
| Seneca Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 31 | $555 | — |
| 9105 Se 32nd Ave LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Milwaukie (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Crest Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 229 | — | — |
| Fox Pointe Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| North Main Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Cascade Meadows PB Section 8 | 61 | $387 | — |
| Willamalane - Oregon 1 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Ikoi-so Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Ikoi So Terrace PB Section 8 | 34 | $426 | — |
| Willamalane PB Section 8 | 34 | $414 | — |
| Seneca Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 31 | $555 | — |
Public housing developments in Milwaukie
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clackamas County Ha Public Housing | 143 | $750 | — |
| Hillside Park Public Housing | 46 | $392 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Milwaukie
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9105 Se 32nd Ave LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Clackamas County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Clackamas County: studio $1,570, 1-BR $1,677, 2-BR $1,922, 3-BR $2,619, 4-BR $3,109.
Full FMR table for Clackamas County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Milwaukie
- 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
- Canby, OR
- Estacada, OR
- Happy Valley, OR
- Molalla, OR
- Oregon City, OR
- Sandy, OR
- Wilsonville, OR
- Portland, OR
- Salem, OR
- Eugene, OR
- Gresham, OR
- Beaverton, OR
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.