How many low income apartments are in Oregon City, OR?

HUD administrative data tracks 10 subsidized properties in Oregon City with approximately 861 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Oregon City?

Tenant-paid rents in Oregon City's assisted buildings typically range from about $351 to $483 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 Oregon City?

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 Oregon City?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Clackamas County: about $1,677/mo for one-bedroom and $1,922/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Oregon City, OR

There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Oregon City with roughly 861 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $351 to $483 per month.

assisted properties

861

subsidized units

$417

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Oregon City

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Oregon City

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Kingsberry Heights LIHTCPB Section 8	260	—	—
Las Flores Apartments Fka Maple Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	171	—	—
Newell Creek Apts LIHTC	125	—	—
Oregon City View Manor Public Housing	100	$371	—
Barclay Hills LIHTC	84	—	—
Oregon City Terrace PB Section 8	47	$483	—
Rosewood Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8	38	$480	—
Fisher Ridge §811	18	$351	—
Meadowlark §811	14	$390	—
Our Apartment PB Section 8	4	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Oregon City (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
Kingsberry Heights LIHTCPB Section 8	260	—	—
Las Flores Apartments Fka Maple Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	171	—	—
Oregon City Terrace PB Section 8	47	$483	—
Rosewood Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8	38	$480	—
Our Apartment PB Section 8	4	—	—

Public housing developments in Oregon City

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
Oregon City View Manor Public Housing	100	$371	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Oregon City

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
Newell Creek Apts LIHTC	125	—	—
Barclay Hills LIHTC	84	—	—

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 Oregon City

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.