Section 8 apartments in South Waterfront, Portland
South Waterfront is in the Southwest area, primarily within ZIP code 97239. Portland is a mandatory Small-Area Fair Market Rent metro, so the Housing Choice Voucher payment standards below are specific to this ZIP.
Voucher discrimination is illegal here
Oregon bans SOI discrimination statewide. Landlords cannot refuse Section 8 or SSI applicants.
Section 8 payment standards — ZIP 97239
Small-Area FMR · 2026| Bedrooms | Payment standard / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,810 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,940 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,220 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,030 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,590 |
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.
Payment standards by ZIP code in South Waterfront: 97239, 97201
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Governing PHA
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