Housing authoritiesORHousing Authority of Portland
Housing Authority of Portland
Housing Authority of Portland is based in Portland, Multnomah County, OR and administers 12,474 Section 8 vouchers and 299 public housing units.
HUD PHA code OR002. Program type: Combined. Households served: 11,705. Occupancy: 91%. ZIP codes served: 44.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01 (All Multnomah County).
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,570 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,677 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,922 |
| 3 bedroom | $2,619 |
| 4 bedroom | $3,109 |
| 5 bedroom | $3,575 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Multiplex), effective 2026-06-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Service Charge | $14 | $14 | $14 | $14 | $14 |
| Lights & Refrig. (Electric) | $24 | $33 | $43 | $52 | $66 |
| Fan (Electric) | $4 | $5 | $7 | $8 | $11 |
| Air Conditioning (Electric) | $17 | $24 | $31 | $37 | $48 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $9 | $13 | $17 | $21 | $26 |
| Hot Water (Electric) | $43 | $60 | $77 | $94 | $119 |
| Space Heat (Exist. Multiplex) (Electric) | $65 | $89 | $110 | $136 | $157 |
| Space Heat (New Multiplex) (Electric) | $34 | $47 | $58 | $71 | $82 |
| Gas Service Charge | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $6 | $8 | $10 | $12 | $16 |
| Hot Water (Natural Gas) | $15 | $21 | $27 | $33 | $42 |
| Space Heat (Exist. Multiplex) (Natural Gas) | $29 | $40 | $49 | $61 | $70 |
| Space Heat (New Multiplex) (Natural Gas) | $13 | $18 | $22 | $28 | $32 |
| Hot Water (Oil) | $32 | $44 | $57 | $70 | $89 |
| Space Heat (Exist. Multiplex) (Oil) | $78 | $106 | $131 | $161 | $186 |
| Space Heat (New Multiplex) (Oil) | $35 | $48 | $59 | $73 | $84 |
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Latest from Housing Authority of Portland
- Home Forward will Open Project-Based Waitlists at Five Subsidized Affordable Housing Properties on September 9thHome Forward will open project-based waitlists for five affordable housing properties from September 9th to September 21st.
- Gresham Civic StationGresham Civic Station is a 60-unit affordable housing development for families with an Early Learning Center and workforce amenities.
- Home Forward’s Michael Buonocore Featured on City Cast PortlandHome Forward's interim executive director discussed affordable housing challenges and the agency's work on City Cast Portland.
- Home Forward Launches Public Dashboard as Part of Transparency and Accountability CommitmentHome Forward launched a public dashboard to increase transparency and provide visibility into agency performance.
- Home Forward Announces Leadership TransitionMichael Buonocore will serve as interim director while Home Forward searches for a new leader.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97009 | $1,560 | $1,670 | $1,920 | $2,610 | $3,140 |
| 97014 | $1,420 | $1,510 | $1,910 | $2,640 | $3,180 |
| 97019 | $1,620 | $1,730 | $1,990 | $2,700 | $3,250 |
| 97024 | $1,420 | $1,510 | $1,730 | $2,360 | $2,830 |
| 97030 | $1,530 | $1,630 | $1,880 | $2,550 | $3,070 |
| 97034 | $1,830 | $1,960 | $2,250 | $3,060 | $3,680 |
| 97035 | $1,760 | $1,890 | $2,170 | $2,950 | $3,550 |
| 97056 | $1,520 | $1,630 | $1,870 | $2,540 | $3,060 |
| 97060 | $1,440 | $1,540 | $1,770 | $2,400 | $2,890 |
| 97080 | $1,460 | $1,560 | $1,790 | $2,430 | $2,920 |
| 97124 | $1,770 | $1,900 | $2,180 | $2,960 | $3,560 |
| 97133 | $1,690 | $1,810 | $2,080 | $2,820 | $3,400 |
| 97201 | $1,720 | $1,840 | $2,120 | $2,880 | $3,460 |
| 97202 | $1,650 | $1,770 | $2,030 | $2,760 | $3,320 |
| 97203 | $1,460 | $1,570 | $1,800 | $2,440 | $2,940 |
| 97204 | $1,420 | $1,510 | $1,730 | $2,360 | $2,800 |
| 97205 | $1,420 | $1,510 | $1,730 | $2,360 | $2,800 |
| 97206 | $1,490 | $1,590 | $1,830 | $2,480 | $2,990 |
| 97208 | $1,770 | $1,900 | $2,180 | $2,960 | $3,560 |
| 97209 | $1,770 | $1,900 | $2,180 | $2,960 | $3,560 |
| 97210 | $1,460 | $1,570 | $1,800 | $2,440 | $2,940 |
| 97211 | $1,680 | $1,800 | $2,070 | $2,810 | $3,380 |
| 97212 | $1,640 | $1,760 | $2,020 | $2,740 | $3,300 |
| 97213 | $1,580 | $1,690 | $1,940 | $2,630 | $3,170 |
| 97214 | $1,770 | $1,900 | $2,180 | $2,960 | $3,560 |
| 97215 | $1,450 | $1,550 | $1,780 | $2,420 | $2,910 |
| 97216 | $1,420 | $1,510 | $1,730 | $2,360 | $2,800 |
| 97217 | $1,810 | $1,940 | $2,230 | $3,030 | $3,640 |
| 97218 | $1,440 | $1,540 | $1,770 | $2,400 | $2,890 |
| 97219 | $1,600 | $1,710 | $1,970 | $2,670 | $3,220 |
| 97220 | $1,420 | $1,510 | $1,730 | $2,360 | $2,810 |
| 97221 | $1,550 | $1,660 | $1,910 | $2,590 | $3,120 |
| 97222 | $1,460 | $1,560 | $1,790 | $2,430 | $2,920 |
| 97225 | $1,550 | $1,660 | $1,910 | $2,590 | $3,120 |
| 97227 | $1,490 | $1,590 | $1,830 | $2,480 | $2,990 |
| 97229 | $1,710 | $1,830 | $2,100 | $2,850 | $3,430 |
| 97230 | $1,420 | $1,520 | $1,750 | $2,380 | $2,860 |
| 97231 | $1,590 | $1,710 | $1,960 | $2,660 | $3,200 |
| 97232 | $1,560 | $1,670 | $1,920 | $2,610 | $3,140 |
| 97233 | $1,420 | $1,510 | $1,730 | $2,360 | $2,800 |
| 97236 | $1,420 | $1,510 | $1,730 | $2,360 | $2,800 |
| 97239 | $1,760 | $1,880 | $2,160 | $2,930 | $3,530 |
| 97258 | $1,470 | $1,570 | $1,810 | $2,460 | $2,960 |
| 97266 | $1,440 | $1,540 | $1,770 | $2,400 | $2,890 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of Portland
135 SW Ash St, Portland, OR 97204
Phone: (503) 802-8300
Official website: homeforward.org
Email updates
About Housing Authority of Portland
Overview
The Housing Authority of Portland manages 299 public housing units and administers 12,474 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 11,705 households. With an occupancy rate of 91%, the authority operates a combined program, offering both public housing and rental assistance to residents in Multnomah County.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of Portland ranks first in the state of Oregon by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 22 authorities in the state. This significant scale allows it to provide substantial support to a large number of families in need of affordable housing.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,800 to $2,330, with an average of $1,995. This is higher than the state average of $1,593. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 97209 at $2,330, while the lowest is in ZIP code 97205 at $1,800.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.