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Public housing agency · Astoria, OR

Northwest Oregon Housing Authority

Northwest Oregon Housing Authority manages Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers in Astoria, OR (Clatsop County). The office is at 818 Commercial St Ste 100, and the phone number HUD lists is (503) 861-0119.

Contact Northwest Oregon Housing Authority

  • Phone(503) 861-0119
  • Fax(503) 861-0220
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address818 Commercial St Ste 100
    Astoria, OR 97103
  • CountyClatsop County
  • ProgramsSection 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only
  • HUD codeOR028

Contact details as reported by the agency to HUD (data updated October 6, 2026). Office hours are not published by HUD: call before you go.

Section 8 and public housing at Northwest Oregon Housing Authority

1,245Section 8 vouchers1,086 in use (87%)
1,000–4,999HUD size category (units)

Northwest Oregon Housing Authority administers Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: you rent from a private landlord and the agency pays part of the rent directly to the owner. It does not own public housing units.

Income limits for Northwest Oregon Housing Authority

HUD sets the income limits for Clatsop County, OR based on Clatsop County, OR figures. Section 8 eligibility depends on your total household income and household size.

Enter your household size and yearly income to compare them with the HUD limits for Clatsop County, OR.

Household sizeExtremely low (30%)Very low (50%)Low (80%)
1 person$20,400$33,950$54,350
2 people$23,300$38,800$62,100
3 people$27,320$43,650$69,850
4 people$33,000$48,500$77,600
5 people$38,680$52,400$83,850
6 people$44,360$56,300$90,050

HUD FY2026 income limits for Clatsop County, OR. Area median family income: $97,000. Income limits for every county.

Fair Market Rent near Astoria

Fair Market Rents are HUD's estimate of what a modest rental costs in Clatsop County, OR. Housing authorities set their Section 8 payment standard, the most the voucher can cover, usually between 90% and 110% of these figures.

Studio$969
1 bedroom$1,008
2 bedrooms$1,318
3 bedrooms$1,825
4 bedrooms$2,203

FY2027 Fair Market Rents, in effect since October 1, 2026, gross rent including utilities. Ask Northwest Oregon Housing Authority for its current payment standards. How your share of the rent is calculated.

How to apply at Northwest Oregon Housing Authority

  1. Check that you qualify. Compare your household income with the limits above. You also need U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status for at least one household member.
  2. Find out if the waiting list is open. Call (503) 861-0119 or email [email protected]. Many agencies open their lists only a few days a year and announce it in advance.
  3. Submit the pre-application. Most agencies take it online or on paper during the open period. Fill it in for Section 8.
  4. Keep your contact details up to date. When your name comes up, the agency writes to you. If it cannot reach you, you lose your place.
  5. Bring your documents to the interview. IDs, Social Security numbers, birth certificates and proof of income for everyone in the household. Full checklist.

We cannot tell you whether this agency's waiting list is open today: HUD does not publish that data, and lists change often. Only Northwest Oregon Housing Authority can confirm it.

Housing authorities near Astoria

Applying to more than one agency increases your chances: you can be on several waiting lists at once.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the phone number of Northwest Oregon Housing Authority?

(503) 861-0119. Fax: (503) 861-0220. Email: [email protected]. These are the contacts the agency reports to HUD.

Where is Northwest Oregon Housing Authority located?

818 Commercial St Ste 100, Astoria, OR 97103, in Clatsop County.

Does Northwest Oregon Housing Authority offer Section 8?

Yes. HUD reports 1,245 Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) at this agency, 1,086 of them in use.

What are the income limits for Northwest Oregon Housing Authority?

In Clatsop County, OR, the FY2026 Section 8 (very low income) limit is $33,950 for one person and $48,500 for a family of four. Public housing accepts up to $77,600 for a family of four.

Is the Northwest Oregon Housing Authority waiting list open?

Waiting lists open and close on dates each agency sets, often for a few days only. Call (503) 861-0119 or check the agency's notices to confirm whether it is taking applications now.

Section 8 guides

How to apply for Section 8Step by step, from finding your agency to the briefing.Section 8 waiting listsHow lists open, preferences and how to check your status.Section 8 eligibility requirementsIncome, citizenship, background and household rules.Documents you need to applyThe checklist housing authorities ask for.How Section 8 rent is calculatedThe 30% rule, payment standards and utility allowances.Public housing vs. Section 8Which program fits you and how each one works.

Sources: HUD Public Housing Authorities dataset (agency record updated October 6, 2026) · HUD USER income limits FY2026 · HUD USER Fair Market Rents FY2027. This page is not affiliated with Northwest Oregon Housing Authority or HUD.