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.
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
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- Section 8 apartments in Downtown
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Browse by ZIP code
25 ZIP codesPortland uses Small-Area Fair Market Rents, so the voucher payment standard is different in every ZIP code.