How many low income apartments are in Pendleton, OR?

HUD administrative data tracks 11 subsidized properties in Pendleton with approximately 372 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Pendleton?

Tenant-paid rents in Pendleton's assisted buildings typically range from about $222 to $374 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 Pendleton?

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 Pendleton?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Umatilla County: about $946/mo for one-bedroom and $1,241/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Pendleton, OR

There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Pendleton with roughly 372 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $222 to $374 per month.

assisted properties

372

subsidized units

$298

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Pendleton

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Pendleton

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Mission Creek LIHTCPB Section 8	58	—	—
Oregon Trail Manor PB Section 8	50	$360	—
Hailey Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Indian Hills LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Pendleton Riverside PB Section 8	40	$358	—
Pendleton Square I LIHTCPB Section 8	30	$222	—
Goodwin Court LIHTCPB Section 8	26	—	—
Security Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	25	—	—
Terwilliger Plaza §811	19	$374	—
Pendleton Square Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	15	$256	—
Wildflower Apartments PB Section 8	13	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Pendleton (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
Mission Creek LIHTCPB Section 8	58	—	—
Oregon Trail Manor PB Section 8	50	$360	—
Hailey Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Indian Hills LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Pendleton Riverside PB Section 8	40	$358	—
Pendleton Square I LIHTCPB Section 8	30	$222	—
Goodwin Court LIHTCPB Section 8	26	—	—
Security Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	25	—	—
Pendleton Square Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	15	$256	—
Wildflower Apartments PB Section 8	13	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Umatilla County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Umatilla County: studio $856, 1-BR $946, 2-BR $1,241, 3-BR $1,726, 4-BR $2,081.

Full FMR table for Umatilla County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Pendleton

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.