Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Salem, OR
There are 46 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Salem with roughly 2,917 assisted units — including 34 project-based Section 8 buildings, 4 public housing developments, and 27 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $281 to $748 per month. Median reported wait: about 32 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Salem
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Salem
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 224 | — | — |
| Cornerstone Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 180 | — | — |
| Pioneer Village Public Housing | 160 | $393 | 34 mo |
| Parkway Village Apts - Salem LIHTCPB Section 8 | 124 | — | — |
| Village East Apts LIHTC | 112 | — | — |
| Robert Lindsey Tower Site 1 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 108 | — | — |
| Robert Lindsey Tower/parkway East Apts LIHTC | 108 | — | — |
| Lancaster Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Kingwood West Public Housing | 100 | $366 | 29 mo |
| Grand Fir Apartments Fka 27th Avenue Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Yaquina Hall Apts-southfair Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 94 | — | — |
| Fairhaven Gardens PB Section 8 | 86 | $333 | — |
| 11-9 Scattered Sites Public Housing | 79 | $748 | — |
| Parkway West LIHTCPB Section 8 | 78 | — | — |
| Jason Lee Manor PB Section 8 | 75 | $413 | — |
| Providence Place §202 Senior | 67 | $382 | — |
| Salem Manor PB Section 8 | 64 | $365 | — |
| Robert Lindsey Tower PB Section 8 | 62 | $366 | — |
| Sequoia Crossings LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Southview Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Stoneridge Ii LIHTC | 59 | — | — |
| 11-4 Multifamily Public Housing | 58 | $604 | — |
| Sha Rad Group I Brush College Village and Meadowlark Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 55 | — | — |
| Englewood West LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Meadowlark Village 9 PB Section 8 | 54 | $486 | — |
| Northgate Village 4 PB Section 8 | 54 | $479 | — |
| Englewood East PB Section 8 | 50 | $377 | — |
| Colonia Libertad LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Campus Court Apartments PB Section 8 | 47 | — | — |
| Fischer Court I PB Section 8 | 47 | $282 | — |
| Parkway East Apts Site 2 LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
| Stoneridge Iii LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Capitol Plaza PB Section 8 | 35 | $334 | — |
| Mill Creek Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 31 | — | — |
| Sunnyslope Manor PB Section 8 | 31 | $281 | — |
| Four Oaks LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | $376 | — |
| Iberis St Apts LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
| Wallerwood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | $374 | — |
| Bluffs at Ratcliff LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | $366 | — |
| Fischer Court Ii PB Section 8 | 16 | $342 | — |
| Highland Station LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Eastside One Apts LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Highland Manor PB Section 8 | 12 | $396 | — |
| Oak Hill Apartments PB Section 8 | 11 | — | — |
| Southfair LIHTCPB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| Highland Manor Annex LIHTCPB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Salem (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 224 | — | — |
| Cornerstone Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 180 | — | — |
| Parkway Village Apts - Salem LIHTCPB Section 8 | 124 | — | — |
| Robert Lindsey Tower Site 1 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 108 | — | — |
| Lancaster Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Grand Fir Apartments Fka 27th Avenue Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Yaquina Hall Apts-southfair Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 94 | — | — |
| Fairhaven Gardens PB Section 8 | 86 | $333 | — |
| Parkway West LIHTCPB Section 8 | 78 | — | — |
| Jason Lee Manor PB Section 8 | 75 | $413 | — |
| Salem Manor PB Section 8 | 64 | $365 | — |
| Robert Lindsey Tower PB Section 8 | 62 | $366 | — |
| Sequoia Crossings LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Southview Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Sha Rad Group I Brush College Village and Meadowlark Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 55 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Salem
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Village Public Housing | 160 | $393 | 34 mo |
| Kingwood West Public Housing | 100 | $366 | 29 mo |
| 11-9 Scattered Sites Public Housing | 79 | $748 | — |
| 11-4 Multifamily Public Housing | 58 | $604 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Salem
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village East Apts LIHTC | 112 | — | — |
| Robert Lindsey Tower/parkway East Apts LIHTC | 108 | — | — |
| Stoneridge Ii LIHTC | 59 | — | — |
| Parkway East Apts Site 2 LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
| Stoneridge Iii LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Iberis St Apts LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
| Eastside One Apts LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Marion County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Marion County: studio $1,181, 1-BR $1,201, 2-BR $1,560, 3-BR $2,159, 4-BR $2,338.
Full FMR table for Marion County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Salem
- 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
- Mt Angel, OR
- Stayton, OR
- Woodburn, OR
- Portland, OR
- Eugene, OR
- Gresham, OR
- Beaverton, OR
- Bend, OR
- Hillsboro, OR
- Tigard, OR
- Medford, OR
- Oregon City, OR
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.