Salem Housing Authority (SHA)

360 Church St. SE, Salem, OR, 97301

Housing Authority

Salem Housing Authority (SHA) Program Type

  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units

307

Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance

Marion County

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Program Summary for Salem Housing Authority (SHA)

Salem Housing Authority (SHA) is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Salem Housing Authority (SHA) manages several funded programs and has a total of 307 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Salem Housing Authority (SHA) administered a total of 3,082 Section 8 Vouchers. Salem Housing Authority (SHA) currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Salem Housing Authority (SHA) is located at 360 Church St. SE, Salem, OR, 97301 and serves the city of Salem. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Salem Housing Authority (SHA) at, (503) 588-6368 for more information about coverage area and program availability.

About Salem Housing Authority (SHA)

Salem Housing Authority (SHA) established in 1969 under provisions of Oregon state law, Salem Housing Authority (SHA) is a division of the City of Salem's Urban Development Department. SHA serves approximately 9,000 Salem area residents within Salem's Urban Growth Boundary with safe and affordable rental housing assistance and services to families, seniors and people needing accessible features or special accommodations.

SHA's programs are funded by a variety of sources through subsidies, grants and loans, and each program has its own set of rules and eligibility criteria.

Mission Statement

Salem Housing Authority provides safe, decent, affordable housing to residents of Salem and Keizer facing barriers to a better quality of life. Our mission is to assist low- and moderate-income families to achieve self-sufficiency through stable housing, economic opportunity, community investment, and coordination with social service providers.

Salem Housing Authority is committed to building a stronger community through public housing, housing choice vouchers, affordable housing, and supportive services. We serve families, individuals, people with disabilities, and senior citizens.

Current Status Active
Size of Salem Housing Authority (SHA) compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities 5
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 3,082
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units 307
Waiting list for the Salem Housing Authority (SHA) is currently Open

2016 Income Limits for Polk County, OR

  • Person in family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • Income
  • $24,750
  • $28,250
  • $31,800
  • $35,300
  • $38,150
  • $40,950
  • $43,800
  • $46,600
  • Person in family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • $14,850
  • $17,240
  • $21,720
  • $26,200
  • $30,680
  • $35,160
  • $39,640
  • $44,120
  • Person in family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • $39,550
  • $45,200
  • $50,850
  • $56,500
  • $61,050
  • $65,550
  • $70,100
  • $74,600

2017 Fair Market Rents for Polk County, OR

Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Polk County, OR:

  • Efficiency
  • $546
  • One-Bedroom
  • $612
  • Two-Bedroom
  • $814
  • Three-Bedroom
  • $1185
  • Four-Bedroom
  • $1434

Affordable Housing Nearby

Grand Fir Apartments
4455 27th Ave SE
Salem , OR 97302
Franklin Place
317 Ecols Street South
Monmouth , OR 97361
Sunset Village
333 NW Hickory St.
Albany , OR 97321
Glenhaven Park McMinnville
1750 SW Seasame St.
McMinnville , OR 97128
Santiam Terrace
855 Chicago St SE
Albany , OR 97322

Polk County Quick Facts

Population: 77,916
Persons Per Household: 2.62
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 20.6%
Homeownership Rate: 65.4%
Housing Units: 30,391
Yearly Income Per Person: $24,426
Median Household Income: $52,808

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