Section 8 apartments in Portland, OR

Portland is a mandatory Small-Area Fair Market Rent metro — the exact rent a Housing Choice Voucher will cover changes ZIP by ZIP. Below are the current payment standards, the governing Public Housing Authority, and the 46 neighborhoods where we track voucher-friendly search demand.

Section 8 waitlists, PHA contacts & how to apply in Portland →

Voucher discrimination is illegal here

Oregon bans SOI discrimination statewide. Landlords cannot refuse Section 8 or SSI applicants.

Section 8 payment standards — ZIP 97205

Small-Area FMR · 2026

Bedrooms	Payment standard / mo
Studio	$1,470
1 bedroom	$1,580
2 bedrooms	$1,800
3 bedrooms	$2,470
4 bedrooms	$2,900

Payment standards published by HUD. Small-Area FMRs vary by ZIP code — this is the exact ceiling a Housing Choice Voucher will cover for a unit in this ZIP.

Public Housing Authorities

Housing Authority of Portland

HUD PHA code OR002 · 12,474 HCV vouchers

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Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.

Address: 135 Sw Ash St , Portland , OR
Phone: 5038028300

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46 neighborhoods

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25 ZIP codes

Portland uses Small-Area Fair Market Rents, so the voucher payment standard is different in every ZIP code.

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