Portland Housing Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Portland Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 60 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Portland Housing Authority administered a total of 50 Section 8 Vouchers. Portland Housing Authority currently has Section 8 as its program type. Portland Housing Authority is located at 321 N. Meridian Street, Portland, IN, 47371 and serves the city of Portland. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Portland Housing Authority at, (260) 726-9395 for more information about coverage area and program availability.

The Portland Housing Authority was formed because of growing need for decent, safe, and affordable housing for the low-income families of this community.

The PHA is involved in administering one form of subsidized housing. This program is:

SECTION 8 HOUSING VOUCHER PROGRAM

The policies governing the local administration of this program is set by a five (5) member Board of Directors. These members are appointed by the Mayor with overall responsibility to be sensitive to the needs of the participants while ensuring the fiscal solvency of the housing authority.

The staff is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Board's program. The Mayor appoints the Executive Director.