Emerson Plaza — Project-Based Section 8 in Portland

5312 NE 13th Ave, Portland, OR, 97211

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 16 units · Managed by Emerson Plaza Affordable Housing, Inc.

About this apartment

Emerson Plaza is a Project-Based Section 8 building at 5312 NE 13th Ave, Portland with 16 apartments (16 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call (503) 493-9085.

The subsidy is attached to this building, not to you. You do not need your own Section 8 voucher to apply here — qualifying households pay about 30% of adjusted income as rent and the federal subsidy covers the rest.

About Emerson Plaza

Emerson Plaza is a Project-Based Section 8 property at 5312 NE 13th Ave, Portland 97211. It has 16 apartments, 16 of which are subsidized (8 studio, 8 one-bedroom).

Who can apply

This program serves low-income families and individuals who meet HUD income limits for the Oregon area (generally at or below 50% of area median income; many buildings prioritize 30%).

How to apply

1. Call the building at (503) 493-9085 (managed by Emerson Plaza Affordable Housing, Inc.) and ask whether the waiting list is open and how to get an application.
2. Most buildings keep their own waiting list — this is separate from the Home Forward (Housing Authority of Portland) Section 8 voucher list.
3. Submit proof of income, ID for every household member, and Social Security numbers where available.
4. When your name comes up, the management office verifies eligibility and offers a unit.

Your rights

Oregon Revised Statutes 659A.421 prohibits source-of-income discrimination in housing statewide; House Bill 2639 (2013) amended the law to expressly include federal, state, and local housing assistance such as Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers

Nearby

See all subsidized housing and voucher-friendly options on the Portland page.

Source: HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties database (Nov 2026). Unit counts and contacts come from HUD and may lag reality — always confirm by phone. This is not an availability listing.