Affordable Housing in Portland
Portland's rental market has grown increasingly competitive. Income-restricted housing programs help ensure that working families, seniors, and individuals can afford to live in the Rose City and surrounding metro communities like Beaverton and Gresham.
Check if you qualify in Portland
Enter your income and household size to see which units you may be eligible for. Takes ~2 minutes, no sign-up.
Oregon has its own set of affordable housing incentives in addition to federal programs. Multnomah County income limits apply to Portland-area properties.
Programs in Portland
Multnomah County Oregon LIHTC 60% AMI
60–60% AMI
59 units
Multnomah County Oregon LIHTC 50% AMI
50–50% AMI
41 units
Multnomah County Oregon LIHTC 30% AMI
30–30% AMI
19 units
Available Income-Restricted Units
How to Apply
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Check eligibility — Use our 2-minute calculator to see if you qualify. Check now
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Browse listings — Review units above or filter by size, rent, and neighborhood.
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Apply online — Click on a unit to start your free application (~20 min).
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Get approved — Income verification + screening takes 1-2 weeks. Full guide
Local Housing Resources
These local agencies provide additional affordable housing assistance, including Section 8 vouchers, waitlist information, and emergency housing.
Learn More
These are HUD-published income limits for reference. Specific program eligibility may differ — final qualification is determined during the application process.