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The Section 8 Rent Assistance program enables low-income residents of Multnomah County, Oregon, to rent from a private landlord with rental assistance administered by the Housing Authority of Portland. This extremely popular housing option allows low-income residents the opportunity to live anywhere in Multnomah County in private homes that look much like any others in the neighborhood. Currently HAP's Section 8 program provides monthly housing assistance to approximately 8,000 households with vouchers. HAP has a commitment to assisting customers with special needs. The concept of the program is very simple. To be eligible, one must:
There is a waiting list to receive Section 8 assistance. HAP takes applications for Section 8 for one week approximately every 18 to 24 months through an advertised opening. HAP does not have a preference system for Section 8. Instead, applicants on the waiting list are randomly drawn each month through our very successful lottery system. Persons with a documented terminal illness are welcome to apply at any time. Participants in the Section 8 program may elect to rent from their current landlord if their housing meets our Housing Quality Standards, is located within Multnomah County, and the rent is reasonable in comparison to other units in the market. Once a participant has secured acceptable housing, there is no time limit imposed upon the receipt of the assistance. Participants are required to submit a security deposit and must pay for their own moving expenses and screening fees. Current or prosepective Section 8 landlords who would like a free copy of HAP's comprehensive publication, "A Simple Guide to Section 8 for Owners and Property Managers," may request a copy by calling 503.802.8333. There are many benefits and opportunities for landlords who choose to participate. Visit our other information pages about Section 8 at:
Downtown Portland Office: Located in HAP's historic headquarters building at 135 SW Ash Street, Portland, Oregon 97204. The entrance is on SW Ash Street midway between SW 1st and 2nd Avenues. Parking in our neighborhood is limited. We are located in Fareless Square a short distance from the Portland transit mall. A block away, the Skidmore Fountain light-rail station serves blue, red, and yellow line MAX trains. For transit information and schedules, visit TriMet's website at www.trimet.org. Hours
For Section 8 Participants: We invite you to visit our new Resources for Section 8 Participants page. It contains a wealth of information specifically designed to help new and continuing Section 8 Participants.
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