Housing Authority

What does the Affordable Housing Bond mean for Clackamas County?

These funds allow the county to shape the landscape of housing that will serve our communities affordable housing needs for decades to come. The county’s goals for the bond funds are to:

• Create housing for over 2500 county residents
• Develop approximately 812 new affordable housing units
• Meet the needs of families by making at least 406 units two bedroom or larger
• Create affordable homes for low-income families earning between 61 – 80% of AMI by using up to 10% of the funding
• Develop and make accessible at least 333 units to extremely low-income families earning 30% or less of AMI

Clackamas County used information gathered by a robust community engagement process to inform the strategy laid out in the Clackamas County Local Implementation Strategy (LIS), which will guide the creation of housing using these funds. 

ClackCo Housing Progress

ClackCo Resources Committed 

Updates

Bond Progress Across the Tri-Counties

Do you qualify to live in affordable housing?

If your family earns 80% or less of Area Median Income based on our eligibility chart, you would qualify to live in housing developed by the Bond.

Oregon City View Manor (OCVM) is a 100-unit public housing community in Oregon City owned and operated by the Housing Authority of Clackamas County (HACC). HACC is transitioning OCVM from Public Housing (HUD’s Section 9 program) to Section 8 Housing through a process called “repositioning.”

Why is HACC Repositioning OCVM?

HACC owns some of the oldest public housing in Oregon, and federal funding alone is no longer sufficient to keep properties in good condition. Under Public Housing rules, HACC cannot refinance or take on debt to pay for repairs. By repositioning out of public housing, HACC can access new funding sources, like tax credits and local housing bonds, to develop new affordable housing in the community.

Through HUD’s Section 18 program, HACC has secured approval to provide every current OCVM household with a Section 8 tenant protection voucher (TPV). Unlike public housing assistance, which is tied to the unit, TPVs allow families to choose a safe, affordable rental of their choice. This flexibility protects residents while ensuring OCVM remains a viable source of affordable housing for decades to come.

Relocation

All OCVM residents relocating due to the redevelopment will receive a TPV and support from the Housing Authority. This will include:

• A relocation counselor who will work with every household to help find replacement housing.
• Financial assistance that will cover moving expenses, security deposits, and other related fees.

OCVM residents will also be given the opportunity to move into a new home at Clackamas Heights Redevelopment once construction is complete.

Clackamas Heights Redevelopment

When the Clackamas Heights redevelopment is complete, OCVM residents will have the choice to move to the new community. To learn more about the redevelopment, explore the StoryMap.

Timeline

Meetings and Events

Resident Letter Resident Newsletter

Contact

If you have any questions please reach out:

Scattered Site Properties Info
OCVMInfo@clackamas.us

Housing Authority Staff Contact
Gloria LaFleur
971-930-3184
glafleur@clackamas.us

The Park Place Redevelopment is an equity-centered effort to breathe new life into Clackamas Heights, one of Oregon’s oldest public housing communities. 

Owned and operated by the Housing Authority of Clackamas County (HACC) since the 1940s, the 16-acre site in Oregon City’s Park Place neighborhood is ready for a new chapter.

The site will be transformed into a vibrant, mixed-income community featuring 200 modern, affordable homes designed for households of all sizes and backgrounds. Just two miles from downtown Oregon City, the redevelopment will also bring new green spaces, improved infrastructure, and shared amenities, all shaped by the voices and vision of residents and the community.

Discover the Story of Clackamas Heights

Clackamas Heights has been shaped by the people who live here, and now, you can explore its story in a whole new way. The Clackamas Heights StoryMap brings together memories, milestones, and a look at what’s coming next.

Redevelopment Timeline

(as of November 2025)

• Summer 2024: HACC submits Section 18 Disposition application
• Fall 2024: HUD approves Section 18 Disposition and HACC’s request for Section 8 Tenant Protection Vouchers
• Jan-Aug 2025: Clackamas Heights residents are relocated with Section 8 voucher assistance
• Fall 2025: Redevelopment financing closes and construction commences
• Fall 2027: Anticipated construction completion

Relocation

Relocation for Clackamas Heights residents is now complete. Each household received support to find a new home and help with moving costs.

We’re thankful for everyone’s patience and partnership during this transition. When the redevelopment is ready, former residents will have the opportunity to return and continue being part of this growing community. 

We’ll share waitlist sign-up details here as the redevelopment moves forward.

Meetings and Events

Resident Newsletter Site Plan Unit Floor Plans

Contact

Please send your questions to: chredevInfo@clackamas.us 

Housing Authority of Clackamas County Staff:

• Gloria LaFleur
  971-930-3184
  glafleur@clackamas.us 

The Hillside Master Plan made possible with grant funds, will re-envision the future of the 16-acre Hillside Park public housing community. The planning process engaged residents and community members, who helped develop a plan for a vibrant mixed-use, mixed-income community. The design preserves and rebuilds existing affordable housing at the site while creating opportunities for expanded housing choice and type.

Project Updates/Next Steps

Demolition & Construction

The demolition of the initial 54 public housing units located to the south of Hillside Park has been completed. This has made way for the construction of 275 new units of amenity-rich affordable housing, located in three adjacent buildings. Construction  began in Summer 2024 and completion is expected in the first half of 2026. 

Building amenities will include on-site management offices, resident service offices, parcel lockers, multi-purpose community rooms, bike rooms, and laundry rooms on every floor. The community rooms in each building can serve as resilience hubs during emergencies. Resilience hubs are supplied with basic resources like food, water, and medical supplies, and have backup electrical capacity. They are community-serving facilities designed to support residents and coordinate resource distribution and services before, during, or after an emergency event, such as a natural disaster. 

Exterior amenities include raised garden beds, outdoor courtyards with dining and patio spaces, electric vehicle charging stations, and energy-efficient infrastructure to decrease operating costs and increase overall housing affordability. The redevelopment will also include extensive public improvements and infrastructure work, including the introduction of the city grid to the neighborhood. The result will be an accessible, service-enriched, energy-efficient, and pedestrian-friendly community.

Public Housing Disposition

On June 26, 2024, HACC submitted a Section 18 Disposition application to HUD for the 46 remaining public housing units located in the northern half of Hillside Park. Once HACC receives approval from HUD authorizing the disposition, HACC will apply for Section 8 Tenant Protection Vouchers (TPVs). Once HACC receives the vouchers from HUD, residents can begin the relocation process with guidance and assistance from the Housing Authority and its relocation consultants. All residents will be given the option to move into a new unit at Hillside Park or relocate with a Tenant Protection Voucher to a unit of their choosing. HACC and the relocation team will work with all residents to relocate to new homes. In addition, financial assistance to cover moving expenses, security deposits, and other fees will be provided for residents.

Approximate Redevelopment Timeline

Meetings and Events

Stay Informed

Sign up below to receive updates about future opportunities to be involved. You may also submit questions and comments at any time throughout the project. Please indicate if you would like to receive a response.

Documents and Resources

• 2021 Progress Book
  • Appendices
• Environmental Review Record (ERR)
• Hillside Master Plan Health Impact Assessment
• Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Intent to Request for Release of Funds (RROF)
• 2024 Resident Relocation Q&A

Oregon City View Manor and Clackamas Heights

200 Longview Way or South A-D St.
Oregon City, OR 97045

Properties consist of single family detached homes and duplexes.

• Oregon City View Manor has 100 units, 2 playgrounds, basketball court and Head Start facility
• Clackamas Heights was built in 1938 and has 99 units, 1 playground and a basketball court.

Schools: Contact the school district.

Hillside Park

A, B, C, or D St.
Milwaukie, OR 97222

Park Phase 1 disposition of half the property and relocation of residents is underway. Phase 2 will begin soon. Please see Hillside Park Redevelopment.

Hillside Park surrounds Hillside Manor.

• 100 1- and 2-bedroom single-family houses and duplexes
• The property has a community room, playgrounds, and laundry facilities.

Schools: Contact the school district.

Scattered sites

We own, maintain, and manage 145 units of Public Housing known as "scattered sites". These are 2-, 3-, and 4-bedroom units scattered around Clackamas County and consist of single-family homes, duplex, triplexes, and 4-plexes.

• Oregon City/Beavercreek 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom
• Gladstone/Milwaukie (Zip Code 97267) 3- and 4-bedroom
• SW Portland/Wilsonville/West Linn 3-bedroom
• Estacada/Sandy 3- and 4-bedroom
• Clackamas/SE Portland/Milwaukie 97222 3- and 4-bedroom

Schools: Contact area school district for scattered site school information.

Who qualifies?

• A household must not make more than 80% of the area median income.
• Housing Choice Voucher Program limits

Rent and utilities

• Rent for each unit is based upon income of the tenant.
• Tenants pay 30% of their adjusted gross income for rent and utilities (included with the rent)
• We pay for water, sewer and trash collection.

Other programs and services

• Head Start
• Career and Learning Center
• sports and recreation activities
• entrepreneurial experience
• mentorship programs
• crime prevention efforts
• summer day camp
• service coordination for families including seniors, disabled and non-English speaking people

Resident Newsletter

• March 2026

More Resources

English

• New Lease
• New Lease Addendum
• New Lease Presentation
• Request for a Reasonable Accommodation 

Spanish

• Nuevo Contrato de Arrendamiento
• Nuevo Anexo de Arrendamiento
• Presentación Contrato de Arrendamiento
• Solicitud de Ajustes Razonables

Russian

• Новый Договор
• Новые Дополнение к Договору
• Презентация Нового Договора
• Запрос о Необходимой Услуге

Housing Conditions: The Basics

• Is the property well-maintained overall?
• Does the entry to the unit feel safe? Would you feel comfortable going in and out at night?
• Is the apartment clean? Does the apartment smell clean? (If there’s a funny odor, ask what it is and what they will do about it.)
• Does the plumbing work? Turn the faucets on and off, flush the toilet.
• Do the kitchen appliances (refrigerator and stove) work?
• Do you think the apartment will pass the Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspection by the Housing Authority?
• Will you have access to a washer and dryer in the complex?
• If you have a car, is there a convenient and safe place for you to park?
• If you have children, is there a place for them to play?
• How quiet or noisy is the apartment complex? Does that fit with your lifestyle?
• Does the neighborhood feel safe? Try to check it out at different times of day—morning, afternoon and nighttime.
• Try to find a home you want to live in for years. Do you like it? Do you feel comfortable there?

Costs: Get the Full Picture Up Front

• Do you think you will pass the screening criteria? Ask for a copy of the landlord’s screening criteria before you submit an application and pay an application fee. If you don’t think you’ll pass, think twice about spending the money to apply.
• How much is the application fee? Is it refundable? Can it be applied to the first month’s rent?
• With your Section 8 voucher, how much will you have to pay in rent each month?
• What utilities are NOT included in the rent? How much do they cost, on average, each month?
• Do you have to pay extra for pets (if you have them), parking, laundry or other things?
• How much is the security deposit? What is the policy about getting it back when you move?
• Which utilities do you have to set up yourself? Do they require deposits?

The Hidden Cost: Transportation

• How will you get to the places you need to go on a regular basis? (work, school, friends).
• Where’s the nearest grocery store? How will you get there and back with groceries?
• If you drive, will you likely spend more on gas than you do now if you move here? A lot more?
• Is there a transit stop near you? How often does the bus or train come? Does it go directly to places where you need to go, or will you have to transfer?
• Can you walk (or go in your wheelchair) to run errands from here?
• If you have kids, how will they get around if you live here? Are there safe places for them to go?

When You Meet Your Landlord

• First impressions count. Dress accordingly.
• Bring your references, photo ID and application fee.
• If the landlord accepts you as a tenant, bring your Housing Authority forms.

Think Bigger Than Just the Home

When you choose a place to live, you’re choosing more than a safe, affordable space for you and your family.

You’re also choosing a neighborhood that meets your family’s needs. You’re choosing schools, stores, medical providers, job commutes and many other things that affect how much time and money you’ll spend on transportation.

Why Consider Transportation Now?

In our area, transportation costs about 30% of what families with housing assistance earn each month. For many, that’s about as much as your housing costs.

Transportation costs sneak up on you.