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Section 8 and public housing · Oregon

Housing Authorities in Oregon

Oregon has 23 public housing agencies. 22 of them hand out Section 8 vouchers (43,858 in total) and 12 manage public housing (2,376 units). Find the one for your city or county below, with its phone number and address.

Largest housing authorities in Oregon

All housing authorities in Oregon by city

Sorted by the city where each agency has its office. Most agencies serve their city or county; regional and state agencies cover wider areas.

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Frequently asked questions

How many housing authorities are there in Oregon?

HUD lists 23 public housing agencies in Oregon: 22 administer Section 8 vouchers and 12 manage public housing. Together they have 2,376 public housing units and 43,858 Housing Choice Vouchers.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Oregon?

You apply at a local housing authority, not with HUD or the state. Find the agencies that serve your city or county in the list on this page, check if their waiting list is open and submit a pre-application. You can apply to several agencies at once.

Which is the largest housing authority in Oregon?

Housing Authority of Portland, with 299 public housing units and 12,543 Section 8 vouchers according to HUD.

Can I apply to a housing authority in a different city of Oregon?

Yes. You can apply to any agency, but many give preference to people who live or work in their area. After 12 months with a voucher you can usually move it to another area (portability).

Before you apply

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.

Other states

Source: HUD Public Housing Authorities dataset, updated October 6, 2026. Phone numbers and emails are the ones each agency reports to HUD.