Deer Island, OR Low Income Housing

Deer Island, OR Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Deer Island, OR

How do I qualify for low income housing in Deer Island, 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 Deer Island, OR

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Deer Island, 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 Deer Island, 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 Deer Island, Oregon - Columbia County

Studio Apartments $1,610
One Bedroom Apartments $1,839
Two Bedroom Apartments $2,574
Three Bedroom Apartments $2,995

List of Low Income Housing in or near Deer Island, OR

Columbia Hills Retirement Center - Saint Helens

36050 Pittsburg Rd
Saint Helens, OR - 97051
503-682-7788
Columbia County
Listing Location: 4.84 miles from Deer Island

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Community Action Team, - St Helens

125 N 17th Street
St Helens, OR - 97051
503-325-9215-4
Columbia County
Listing Location: 5.27 miles from Deer Island


Columbia Park - Affordable Senior Apartments - Rainier

47 West 7th
Rainier, OR - 97048
503-556-1059
Columbia County
Listing Location: 11.92 miles from Deer Island


Crescent Terrace - Longview

910 9th Ave
Longview, WA - 98632
360-577-5913
Columbia County
Listing Location: 14.19 miles from Deer Island

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Fremont Village - Longview

1416 3rd Ave
Longview, WA - 98632
(360) 575-9723
Columbia County
Listing Location: 14.51 miles from Deer Island

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Family Finance Resource Center - Longview

1312 Hemlock Street
Longview, WA - 98632
360-423-9197
Columbia County
Listing Location: 14.64 miles from Deer Island


Lower Columbia Community Action Program - Longview

1526 Commerce Avenue
Longview, WA - 98632
360-425-3430-217
Columbia County
Listing Location: 14.92 miles from Deer Island


Parkland Terrace - Longview

3133-a Maryland
Longview, WA - 98632
360.425.0590
Columbia County
Listing Location: 15.81 miles from Deer Island

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Crown 8 - Vancouver

707 Northeast 106th Street
Vancouver, WA - 98685
(509) 925-6616
Columbia County
Listing Location: 18.47 miles from Deer Island

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Rivergrove Apartments - Battle Ground

617 SE 4th Street
Battle Ground, WA - 98604
360-687-5041
Columbia County
Listing Location: 18.56 miles from Deer Island


Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Deer Island, 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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