Helix, OR Low Income Housing

Helix, OR Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Helix, OR

How do I qualify for low income housing in Helix, OR?
To qualify for low income housing in Oregon, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Helix, OR

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Helix, OR, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Helix, OR. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Helix, Oregon - Umatilla County

Studio Apartments $776
One Bedroom Apartments $966
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,373
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,645

List of Low Income Housing in or near Helix, OR

Terwilliger Plaza - Pendleton

245 Sw 5th St
Pendleton, OR - 97801
503.497.1188
Umatilla County
Listing Location: 14.11 miles from Helix

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Pendleton Riverside - Pendleton

1300-a Nw Carden Ave
Pendleton, OR - 97801
541-276-7223
Umatilla County
Listing Location: 14.14 miles from Helix

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Pendleton Square I - Pendleton

300 Sw 28th Dr
Pendleton, OR - 97801
541-276-0393
Umatilla County
Listing Location: 15.20 miles from Helix

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Pendleton Square Ii - Pendleton

294 Sw 28th Dr
Pendleton, OR - 97801
541-276-0393
Umatilla County
Listing Location: 15.20 miles from Helix

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Oregon Trail Manor - Pendleton

2430 Sw Perkins Ave
Pendleton, OR - 97801
541-276-6910
Umatilla County
Listing Location: 15.67 miles from Helix

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Blue Mountain Senior Housing - Walla Walla

504 Malcolm Street
Walla Walla, WA - 99362
(509) 529-4980
Umatilla County
Listing Location: 20.65 miles from Helix

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Garden Court - Walla Walla

420 West Alder Street
Walla Walla, WA - 99362
(509) 529-4706
Umatilla County
Listing Location: 20.95 miles from Helix

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Mike Foye Home - Walla Walla

420 West Alder Street
Walla Walla, WA - 99362
(509) 529-4706
Umatilla County
Listing Location: 20.95 miles from Helix

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Consumer Credit Counseling Services Of The Tri Cities - Walla Walla

5 West Alder Suite# 240
Walla Walla, WA - 99362
509-525-2132
Umatilla County
Listing Location: 21.26 miles from Helix


Desoto Senior Housing - Walla Walla

342 Catherine Street
Walla Walla, WA - 99362
(509) 529-4980
Umatilla County
Listing Location: 21.37 miles from Helix


Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Helix, OR

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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