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Housing Authority of the City of Salem
Salem, Oregon
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About Housing Authority of the City of Salem
The Housing Authority of the City of Salem, located in Salem, Marion County, Oregon, manages approximately 3,466 assisted housing units. This total includes 3,329 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and 137 Public Housing units, providing crucial housing assistance in the area.
This authority administers various housing programs, such as the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, Public Housing, HUD 202/8, Moderate Rehabilitation, Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA), and Project-Based Vouchers (PBV).
All waiting lists for assistance through the Housing Authority of the City of Salem are currently closed. For reference, the very low income limit for a family of four in the Salem, OR MSA area is $46,300 per year. Potential applicants seeking future housing assistance should regularly check for updates on when waiting lists may reopen.
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Other Programs
20 programsThese programs are administered by this housing authority but do not have active waitlist openings at this time. Statuses are verified nightly and subscribers will be notified when changes are detected.
Provides 1-bedroom units for elderly housing, where the head of household, spouse, or co-head must be age 62 or over at move-in. Income limit: 60% Area Median Income.
Applications for 2 and 3-bedroom apartments at Parkway West were accepted from December 6, 2025, to December 28, 2025. This property does not offer site-based rental assistance, but Section 8 Vouchers are accepted. A small number of units are restricted to households earning at or below 50% AMI, or up to 80% AMI. Most units are restricted to households earning at or below 60% AMI.
Limited to households with Head, Spouse, or Co-Head age 62 or over (applicants 60+ accepted, must meet 62+ at lease); units offer income-based rent through the HUD Section 202 program, restricted to 50% AMI.
No waitlist information currently available for this program.
Specifically for disabled households (head, spouse, or co-head must have a disabling condition). Tenant rent is approximately 30% of monthly income, with an income limit of 50% Area Median Income.
The Mainstream program waitlist closed on April 14, 2026.
All waiting lists for assistance, including Moderate Rehabilitation, are currently closed.
Public notice will be provided when the Redwood Crossings waiting list re-opens.
Waiting lists for Project-Based Rental Assistance (e.g., Brush College and Meadowlark Village, Livingston and Northgate Village) previously opened from October 26, 2024, to November 17, 2024, and are now closed. No future opening is announced.
Limited to elderly households (head, spouse, or co-head age 62+ at move-in) with income at or below 50% Area Median Income; applicants were placed by date and time of application.
These properties offer income-based rent through the HUD Multifamily Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) program; residents pay approximately 30% of their monthly income for rent and utilities, and assistance is tied to the units.
Past opening for 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units; elderly housing for head, spouse, or co-head age 62 or over. Tenant rent is approximately 30% of monthly income. Income limit: 50% Area Median Income.
Applications for Mahonia Crossing Project-Based Vouchers (1-bedroom for Elderly Households and 2-bedroom for Family Households) were accepted from October 11, 2025, to October 26, 2025. These units are restricted to households with income at or below 50% Area Median Income.
Applications for Parkway East Apartments 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom waiting lists were accepted from May 4, 2026, to May 18, 2026. This property does not offer site-based rental assistance, but Section 8 Vouchers are accepted. A small number of units are restricted to households earning at or below 50% AMI, most units are restricted to households earning at or below 60% AMI.
Offers 3-bedroom units with affordable, flat rent, and accepts tenant-based rental assistance. Income limit: 60% Area Median Income.
Applications for Parkway West Apartments 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom waiting lists were accepted from December 6, 2025, to December 28, 2025. This property does not offer site-based rental assistance; however, Section 8 Vouchers are accepted. A small number of units are restricted to households earning at or below 50% AMI, or up to 80% AMI. Most units are restricted to households earning at or below 60% AMI.
The general Public Housing program is not currently accepting applications. Waitlists for specific housing sites, such as townhomes or scattered sites, may open periodically.
The RAD program waitlist closed on April 14, 2026.
This housing for Single Room Occupancy units is limited to female and female-identifying individuals; homeless applicants receive preference.
Includes units at Northgate Village and Livingston Village for 2-bedroom (occupancy 3-7 people) and 4-bedroom (occupancy 4-7 people) units.
Status History
Deadline: May 18, 2026
Deadline: Oct 26, 2025
Deadline: Oct 26, 2025
Deadline: May 18, 2026
Deadline: Oct 26, 2025
Deadline: May 18, 2026
Deadline: Oct 26, 2025
Deadline: May 18, 2026
Official Application
Apply directly through the official Housing Authority of the City of Salem portal. Applications are free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
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Contact Information
Important Notices
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Waiting lists can close without notice once a specific number of applications is reached.
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Ensure your contact information is always up to date with the PHA to avoid being removed from the list.
How to Apply at Housing Authority of the City of Salem
Check Current Status
All 20 waiting lists at Housing Authority of the City of Salem are currently closed. Lists typically open with short notice — sometimes as little as 48 hours. The status at the top of this page is updated nightly.
Gather Required Documents
For Section 8 voucher programs at Housing Authority of the City of Salem, you will typically need: government-issued photo ID for all adult household members, Social Security cards for all members, birth certificates for minors, proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns, benefit letters), and proof of current address. For a family of four, income must be below $46,300/year to qualify in this area. Having these ready before the waitlist opens can make the difference between getting on the list and missing the window.
Submit Your Application
Apply directly through the official Housing Authority of the City of Salem portal. Applications are free — never pay to apply.
After You Apply
Once accepted onto the waiting list at Housing Authority of the City of Salem, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. Housing Authority of the City of Salem manages approximately 3,466 assisted housing units (3,329 Section 8, 137 Public Housing), and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Salem. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.
Programs at Housing Authority of the City of Salem
Englewood West (Elderly Housing) closed
The Englewood West (Elderly Housing) program at Housing Authority of the City of Salem provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Salem. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
HCV Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) closed
The Housing Choice Voucher program at Housing Authority of the City of Salem provides rental assistance that allows you to choose any privately-owned rental unit that meets program requirements. You pay approximately 30% of your adjusted monthly income toward rent, and the voucher covers the remainder up to the Fair Market Rent for Salem. This program serves approximately 3,329 households. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.
HUD 202 (Englewood East - 2 Bedroom) closed
The HUD 202 (Englewood East - 2 Bedroom) program at Housing Authority of the City of Salem provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Salem. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
HUD 202/8 closed
The HUD 202/8 program at Housing Authority of the City of Salem provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Salem. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
HUD 202/8 Program closed
The HUD 202/8 Program program at Housing Authority of the City of Salem provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Salem. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Mainstream Mainstream Voucher closed
Mainstream Vouchers at Housing Authority of the City of Salem are specifically designated for non-elderly individuals with disabilities. These vouchers work like standard HCVs but are reserved for this population and often have separate, shorter waitlists.
Moderate Rehabilitation closed
The Moderate Rehabilitation program at Housing Authority of the City of Salem provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Salem. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Other closed
The Other program at Housing Authority of the City of Salem provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Salem. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
PBRA closed
The PBRA program at Housing Authority of the City of Salem provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Salem. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
PBRA (Englewood East - 1 Bedroom) closed
The PBRA (Englewood East - 1 Bedroom) program at Housing Authority of the City of Salem provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Salem. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
PBRA (Salem Housing Preservation 4 and 9) closed
The PBRA (Salem Housing Preservation 4 and 9) program at Housing Authority of the City of Salem provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Salem. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
PBRA - Englewood East (Elderly Housing) closed
The PBRA - Englewood East (Elderly Housing) program at Housing Authority of the City of Salem provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Salem. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
PBV Project-Based Voucher closed
Project-Based Vouchers at Housing Authority of the City of Salem are attached to specific apartment complexes or units in Salem. Unlike the standard Housing Choice Voucher, PBV assistance stays with the property — not with you. However, after one year of occupancy, you may request a standard portable voucher. PBV waitlists often move faster because fewer applicants know about them.
Parkway East Apartments closed
The Parkway East Apartments program at Housing Authority of the City of Salem provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Salem. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Parkway West closed
The Parkway West program at Housing Authority of the City of Salem provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Salem. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Parkway West Apartments closed
The Parkway West Apartments program at Housing Authority of the City of Salem provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Salem. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Public Housing Public Housing closed
Public Housing units at Housing Authority of the City of Salem are owned and operated directly by the housing authority. Rent is set at 30% of your adjusted monthly income. Housing Authority of the City of Salem manages approximately 137 Public Housing units in Salem. You may request a transfer to other Public Housing developments but cannot use this benefit at private rental properties.
RAD Rental Assistance Demonstration closed
The Rental Assistance Demonstration program at Housing Authority of the City of Salem converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance with long-term contracts. RAD units in Salem maintain the same resident protections as Public Housing while enabling capital improvements to the properties.
SRO closed
The SRO program at Housing Authority of the City of Salem provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Salem. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Salem Housing Preservation 4 closed
The Salem Housing Preservation 4 program at Housing Authority of the City of Salem provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Salem. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Housing Authority of the City of Salem Income Limits
Income limits for programs at the Housing Authority of the City of Salem are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for Salem, OR MSA. For a household of four, the current limit for Section 8 eligibility (Very Low Income) is $46,300. Limits are set annually by HUD and vary by household size.
| Household Size | Extremely Low 30% AMI |
Very Low 50% AMI |
Low Income 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $19,500 | $32,450 | $51,900 |
| 2 Persons | $22,250 | $37,050 | $59,300 |
| 3 Persons | $26,650 | $41,700 | $66,700 |
| 4 Persons | $32,150 | $46,300 | $74,100 |
| 5 Persons | $37,650 | $50,050 | $80,050 |
| 6 Persons | $43,150 | $53,750 | $86,000 |
| 7 Persons | $48,650 | $57,450 | $91,900 |
| 8 Persons | $54,150 | $61,150 | $97,850 |
What do these income limits mean?
Extremely Low Income (30% AMI) — Households earning at or below 30% of the Area Median Income. This is the threshold for the lowest-income tier of assistance. Many housing authorities give preference to applicants at this level.
Very Low Income (50% AMI) — The standard eligibility threshold for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and most Public Housing programs. Your household income must be at or below this limit to qualify.
Low Income (80% AMI) — Some programs, including Project-Based Vouchers and certain local initiatives, use this higher threshold. Check with this housing authority for specific program requirements.
Nearby Housing Authorities
Applying to multiple housing authorities increases your chances of receiving assistance. These PHAs are closest to Housing Authority of the City of Salem — including across state lines.