Complete Guide to Section 8 & Public Housing in Oregon
Oregon has 23 housing authorities managing a combined 114 waiting lists across Section 8 (HCV), Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher programs. Currently, 49 of those lists are accepting applications — an open rate of approximately 43%. This data was last verified on Mar 2, 2026.
The affordable housing programs tracked in Oregon include Public Housing (11 open), Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) (10 open), Project-Based Vouchers (PBV) (7 open), Mainstream (2 open), RAD. Each program has its own eligibility criteria, application process, and wait times. In most cases, applicants can apply to multiple program types at the same housing authority, and there is no limit to the number of housing authorities you can apply to statewide.
The cities with the most open waitlists in Oregon right now are Warrenton (8), North Bend (5), Albany (5), The Dalles (4), and Newport (4) . Applicants who are flexible about location will generally receive assistance sooner than those who apply to a single waitlist in a high-demand area.
Latest opening: Housing Authority of Washington County — PBV
Eligibility Requirements for Oregon
To qualify for assistance in Oregon, applicants must meet specific income and household criteria set by the Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS).
- Income: Below HUD local limits
- Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or eligible legal status
- Background: Criminal background check required
- Residency: Preferences often given to locals
Real-Time Data Verification
Section 8 Waitlist utilizes advanced Search Grounding technology to scan official Oregon legal notices, government press releases, and PHA portal updates. This automated monitoring is cross-referenced with Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) to ensure that families receive accurate information for low-income programs.