Studio Section 8 apartments in South Waterfront, Portland
A Section 8 voucher will cover up to $1,810/mo for a studio unit in ZIP 97239 — the current Small-Area FMR for the South Waterfront area.
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.
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