Section 8 & Affordable Housing in 97236
ZIP 97236 covers outer Southeast Portland, home to Home Forward communities including Townhouse Terrace and Demar Downs. This page explains how Section 8 and public housing work in this area.
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Voucher-Friendly Buildings in Oregon
About This Program in Oregon
In Portland, the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program and public housing are administered by Home Forward (the Housing Authority of Portland). Rent is income-based — generally about 30% of adjusted household income — whether in a Home Forward community or with a voucher used in private housing.
How to Apply in Oregon
Apply through Home Forward at homeforward.org when waitlists are open. Oregon protects renters from source-of-income discrimination statewide (ORS 659A.421, amended 2013 to include Section 8), so a landlord generally cannot refuse a Housing Choice Voucher or treat you differently for using one. Call Home Forward at (503) 802-8300.