Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Ontario, OR
There are 13 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Ontario with roughly 366 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $331 to $452 per month. Median reported wait: about 10 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Ontario
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Ontario
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Sierra Vista Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Fairview Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Housing Authority of Malheur County Public Housing | 40 | $452 | 10 mo |
| Rosewood Terrace PB Section 8 | 35 | $331 | — |
| Idylwood Manor PB Section 8 | 32 | $424 | — |
| West Alameda - Oregon 1 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Riverside Manor PB Section 8 | 31 | $335 | — |
| Hillcrest Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| West Alameda Apartments PB Section 8 | 22 | $345 | — |
| Sunset Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 9 | — | — |
| Riley Hill Construction LIHTCPB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| Ontario Affordable Housing §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Ontario (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Sierra Vista Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Rosewood Terrace PB Section 8 | 35 | $331 | — |
| Idylwood Manor PB Section 8 | 32 | $424 | — |
| West Alameda - Oregon 1 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Riverside Manor PB Section 8 | 31 | $335 | — |
| Hillcrest Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| West Alameda Apartments PB Section 8 | 22 | $345 | — |
| Sunset Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 9 | — | — |
| Riley Hill Construction LIHTCPB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Ontario
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Authority of Malheur County Public Housing | 40 | $452 | 10 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Ontario
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Malheur County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Malheur County: studio $772, 1-BR $942, 2-BR $1,081, 3-BR $1,503, 4-BR $1,813.
Full FMR table for Malheur County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Ontario
- 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
- Salem, OR
- Eugene, OR
- Gresham, 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.