Housing Choice Voucher Programs

Notice to tenants on HUD waivers

On April 10, 2020, HUD published Notice PIH 2020‐05 in response to the COVID‐19 pandemic. The CARES Act provides HUD with broad authority to waive statutes and regulations related to its programs, except fair housing, nondiscrimination, labor standards, and environmental requirements. The Housing Authority of Clackamas County (HACC) has adopted many of the waivers offered by HUD for the Section 8 and Public Housing programs. HACC is required to provide this notice and you can find the list of all the waivers adopted with a brief explanation of impact online.

The Housing Choice Voucher program (formerly known as Section 8) provides assistance to families that rent units in the private rental housing market. It is authorized by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. The Housing Choice Voucher Program can assist approximately 1,500 families in Clackamas County.

Report Household and Income Changes

Residents should use the Change Report form below to report any household changes to HACC. Please print and complete the form and return it to HACC within 7 days of any change in income, household composition, or contact information. Failure to report changes could lead to a loss of housing assistance.

Participant Eligibility

To qualify for the voucher program, the household income must not exceed HUD set standards, which is 50% of the area median income, for the specified number of family members. There is no asset limitation; however, income derived from assets is included in the annual income.

Income Limits

4/18/2022
Median income: $106,500

Family Size Low 80% Very Low 50% Extremely Low 30%
1 59,650 37,300 22,400
2 68,200 42,600 25,600
3 76,700 47,950 28,800
4 85,200 53,250 31,950
5 92,050 57,550 34,550
6 98,850 61,800 37,190
7 105,650 66,050 41,910
8 112,500 70,300 46,630
9 119,300 74,550 51,170
10 126,100 78,850 55,710
11 132,950 83,100 60,250
12 139,750 87,350 64,790
13 146,550 91,600 69,330

Fair Market Rents and Payment Standards by Bedroom size:

Beds FMR Published FY 2023 (1/1/2023) Payment Standards
Clackamas
Payment Standards for Zip Codes:
97034, 97035, 97068, 97086 and 97070
0 1500 1350 1425
1 1610 1530 1578
2 1839 1729 1913
3 2574 2394 2420
4 2995 2845 2995
5 3444 3272 3444
6 3894 3699 3894
7 4343 4126 4343
8 4792 4552 4792

Rental Assistance Programs

Breakdown by Type of Program Total # of Units Total # Served Who can apply? How apply?
Wait lists marked closed or open below
Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Tenant Based Vouchers   1623

Any Very Low Income Household (50% AMI)

CLOSED. When open online will announce and application will be available on this website.

Project Based Voucher Sites:
Chez Ami PBV 20  

Clean and sober living for homeless and disabled

Fair Market applications can be sent via email to jennifer.kelly@ccconcern.org or patty.summers@ccconcern.org or via fax at 503-387-3341

Town Center Courtyard PBV 21  

Clean and sober living for homeless and disabled

Fair Market applications can be sent via email to jennifer.kelly@ccconcern.org or patty.summers@ccconcern.org or via fax at 503-387-3341

Pedcor - Rosewood Station PBV 20  

Any Very Low Income Households (50% AMI)

CLOSED. Contact Pedcor Management

WALSH Commons 7  

HOMELESS Preference

Contact Northwest Housing Alternatives

Clayton Mohr Commons 24   Military Veterans Only

Must reach out to the VA for a VASH Voucher intake for consideration and placement on this wait list.  Call 503-220-8262
Hillside Manor 100   Elderly & Disabled Preference

CLOSED.
Anticipate wait list opening biennially.
Fuller Road Station 30   Homeless Families and Youth

Projected to accepting application starting late August and to get a notification of wait list opening enter contact information by applying on line.  Apply online.
Good Shepherd Village 30   Families, Seniors & Veterans

Under Construction wait list to be opening to be determined.
Maple Apartments 70  

Homeless & Agricultural workers

Under Construction wait list to be opening to be determined.

Tukwila Springs 48  

Permanent Supportive Housing for Seniors with disabilities

Opening July 1, 2022. Wait List is handled through the CHA 503-655-8575

Total PBV   365 Under Construction wait list to be opening to be determined.
Total VASH   146

Military Veterans Only

OPEN. Contact the Veteran’s Administration for assessment and eligibility.

Mainstream Vouchers   214

Non-elderly (under 62) and Disabled with preference for Homeless

CLOSED. When open online will announce and application will be available on this website.

Foster Youth to Independence      75  

Youth 18-24 graduating out of foster care

OPEN to homeless youth call: 503-655-8575 or complete online Coordinated Housing Access

Total Vouchers   2054  
Grant Funding:
Shelter Plus Care Continuum of Care Grant
  37

Homeless and disabled

OPEN to homeless youth call: 503-655-8575 or complete online Coordinated Housing Access

Calculating Your Utility Allowance

Notice: Section 242 of the 2014 Appropriations Act limits the utility allowance for a family to be the lower of: (1) The utility allowance amount for the family unit size; or (2) the utility allowance amount for the unit size of the unit rented by the family. The Utility Allowances are as follows:

Effective January 1, 2023

If you have further questions regarding our utility allowances, you may contact Debbie Greene at debbiegre@clackmas.us.

Reasonable Accommodation Requests

HACC will provide "reasonable accommodations" to applicants and participants of HACC's Housing Choice Voucher Program. A reasonable accommodation is some modification or change HACC can make to its policies or procedures that will assist an otherwise eligible person with a disability to attain equal participation in HACC's programs.

To make a Reasonable Accommodation request, complete and submit the Request for a Reasonable Accommodation form.

Porting

If you want to move to Clackamas County, we are currently not absorbing porting clients. We are billing your original Housing Authority. We will be unable to assist you until your current Housing Authority has sent your paperwork to:

Housing Authority of Clackamas County
ATTN: Catalina Cloud, Port Specialist
PO Box 1510
Oregon City, OR 97045
Email: haccintakes@clackamas.us

Or fax to 503-655-8676

Phone:503-655-8267
Fax:503-655-8676
Email:hacc@clackamas.us

13930 Gain St Oregon City, OR 97045

Office Hours:

Monday to Thursday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
By appointment only after 5 p.m.

After Hours Maintenance Emergency:
503-780-3896

Maintenance (Monday - Thursday):
503-650-3535

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