Largest housing authorities in Oregon
| Agency | City | Section 8 vouchers | Public housing units |
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| Housing Authority of Portland | Portland | 12,543 | 299 |
| Housing Authority & Comm Svcs of Lane Co | Eugene | 3,511 | 595 |
| Housing Authority of Washington County | Hillsboro | 3,400 | 219 |
| Housing Authority of the City of Salem | Salem | 3,339 | 109 |
| Housing Authority of Clackamas County | Oregon City | 2,594 | 229 |
| Linn-Benton Housing Authority | Albany | 2,820 | 0 |
| Housing Authority of Jackson County | Medford | 2,501 | 0 |
| Housing Authority of Yamhill County | McMinnville | 1,627 | 0 |
| Central Oregon Regional Housing Authority | Redmond | 1,380 | 0 |
| Northwest Oregon Housing Authority | Astoria | 1,245 | 0 |
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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).
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Source: HUD Public Housing Authorities dataset, updated October 6, 2026. Phone numbers and emails are the ones each agency reports to HUD.