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Housing Authority of Jackson County
Housing Authority of Jackson County is a Public Housing Agency that participates in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Public Housing, Family Self-Sufficiency, Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV), and Moderate Rehabilitation programs. As of August 3rd, 2020, Housing Authority of Jackson County has 7 waiting lists that are open now or opening soon.
The Jackson County, Oregon Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List is open indefinitely. The Project-Based Voucher Waiting List is open indefinitely. The Rural Development Waiting List is open indefinitely. The Moderate Rehabilitation Program Waiting List is open indefinitely. The Rogue River Estates Senior and Disabled Subsidized Housing Other Senior and Disabled Waiting List is open indefinitely. The Affordable Housing Waiting List is open indefinitely. The HOME Program Waiting List is open indefinitely.
Housing Authority of Jackson County serves Jackson County.
Waiting List Statuses
| Waiting List | Status |
|---|
| Jackson County, Oregon Housing Choice Voucher |
Open Until Further Notice |
| Project-Based Voucher |
Open Until Further Notice |
| Rural Development |
Open Until Further Notice |
| Moderate Rehabilitation Program |
Open Until Further Notice |
| Rogue River Estates Senior and Disabled Subsidized Housing |
Open Until Further Notice |
| Affordable Housing |
Open Until Further Notice |
| HOME Program |
Open Until Further Notice |
| Creekside Apartments Low Income Housing Tax Credit |
Closed |
Open Housing Authority of Jackson County Waiting Lists
Due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, some waiting list openings may be postponed until further notice. Visit the housing authority's website for the latest on its current operations, if one is available. If there is no information online, contact the housing authority directly. Due to a high volume of calls and modified office hours in most areas, it may take days or weeks to get a response.
Housing Authority of Jackson County Website: http://www.hajc.net/.
Housing Authority of Jackson County Phone: (541) 779-5785.
Open Until Further Notice:
Jackson County, Oregon Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List
How To Apply to the Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List
The Housing Authority of Jackson County (HAJC) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least July, 2017, until further notice.
There are two ways to apply during the opening period:
- Complete the online application here. The application is available in several languages.
- Print the application online here. Select the "download this application" link in the "Housing Choice Voucher & Project Based Voucher" section.
Once the paper application has been completed, it can be:
- Hand delivered to the HAJC office, located at 2251 Table Rock Road, Medford, OR 97501.
- Mailed to the HAJC at the address above.
- Faxed to (541) 857-1118.
- Emailed to blanca@hajc.net.
There are no preferences.
Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time of pre-application submission.
The approximate wait time to receive a voucher, as of February 2020, is four to five years.
For more information, visit the HAJC website.
Service Area
This waiting list is for rental assistance in Jackson County, Oregon.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (541) 779-5785.
Next Steps
Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.
Last Updated on 02/25/2020.
Open Until Further Notice:
Project-Based Voucher Waiting List
How To Apply to the Project-Based Voucher Waiting List
The Housing Authority of Jackson County (HAJC) waiting list for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least July, 2017, until further notice.
To apply during the opening period, print the application that is online here. Select the "download this application" link in the "Housing Choice Voucher & Project Based Voucher" section.
Once the paper application has been completed, it can be:
- Hand delivered to the HAJC office, located at 2251 Table Rock Road, Medford, OR 97501.
- Mailed to the HAJC at the address above.
- Faxed to (541) 857-1118.
- Emailed to blanca@hajc.net.
For more information, visit the HAJC website.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (541) 779-5785.
IMPORTANT:
This is not the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. Section 8 Project-Based Voucher tenants are required to live in a specific apartment community or scattered site. After one year of occupancy, a Project-Based Voucher tenant may request to be placed on a waiting list to receive the next available Housing Choice Voucher or similar tenant-based rental assistance.
Last Updated on 02/25/2020.
Open Until Further Notice:
Rural Development Waiting List
How To Apply to the Other Waiting List
The Housing Authority of Jackson County (HAJC) waiting list for Rural Development apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least February, 2020, until further notice.
To apply during the opening period, print the application for a community with an open waiting list that is online here. Select the link for a community in the "Rural Development Projects" section.
For more information, visit the HAJC website.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (541) 779-5785.
Last Updated on 02/25/2020.
Open Until Further Notice:
Moderate Rehabilitation Program Waiting List
How To Apply to the Other Waiting List
The Housing Authority of Jackson County (HAJC) waiting list for Moderate Rehabilitation Program apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least February, 2020, until further notice.
To apply during the opening period, print the application that is online here. Select the "CLICK HERE" link.
For more information, visit the HAJC website.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (541) 779-5785.
Last Updated on 02/25/2020.
Open Until Further Notice:
Rogue River Estates Senior and Disabled Subsidized Housing Waiting List
How To Apply to the Other Senior and Disabled Waiting List
The Housing Authority of Jackson County (HAJC) waiting list for Senior and Disabled Subsidized Housing apartments at Rogue River Estates is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least February, 2020, until further notice.
To apply during the opening period, print the application that is online here. Select the "click here" link under the "Waiting List & Application" section.
For more information, visit the HAJC website.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (541) 779-5785.
Last Updated on 02/25/2020.
Open Until Further Notice:
Affordable Housing Waiting List
How To Apply to the Other Waiting List
The Housing Authority of Jackson County (HAJC) waiting list for Affordable Housing apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least February, 2020, until further notice.
To apply during the opening period, print the application for a community with an open waiting list that is online here. Select a community for the application link.
For more information, visit the HAJC website.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (541) 779-5785.
Last Updated on 02/25/2020.
Open Until Further Notice:
HOME Program Waiting List
How To Apply to the Other Waiting List
The Housing Authority of Jackson County (HAJC) waiting list for HOME Program apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least February, 2020, until further notice.
To apply during the opening period, print the application that is online here. Select the "complete this application" link in the "Application and Waiting List" section.
For more information, visit the HAJC website.
Service Area
This waiting list is for rental assistance in Jackson County, Oregon.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (541) 779-5785.
Last Updated on 02/25/2020.
Other Housing Authority of Jackson County Waiting Lists
Closed:
Creekside Apartments Low Income Housing Tax Credit Waiting List
How To Apply to the Other Waiting List
The Housing Authority of Jackson County (HAJC) waiting list for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit apartments at Creekside Apartments is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from February 24, 2020, until February 27, 2020. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.
Please note: There was a $30.00 application fee per adult. Unlike the Section 8 and Public Housing programs, an application fee is allowed for the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program.
To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to print the online paper application.
Once the application was completed, it was either:
- Dropped off in person to the HAJC.
- Faxed to the HAJC.
The maximum income limits for each household size were as follows:
- 2 People $25,950
- 3 People $29,200
- 4 People $32,400
- 5 People $35,000
- 6 People $37,600
Preferences have not yet been confirmed.
Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery.
For more information, visit the HAJC website.
Sources: This information was verified by the HAJC website, as of February 25, 2020.
Service Area
This waiting list is for rental assistance in Central Point, Oregon.
Last Updated on 02/28/2020.
About Housing Authority of Jackson County
More information about Housing Authority of Jackson County can be found on its website at http://www.hajc.net/.
Representatives of Housing Authority of Jackson County may be available by phone at (541) 779-5785. Unless otherwise noted above, applications will not be provided or accepted by phone.
About the Housing Authority of Jackson County Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
As of the HUDs most recent Voucher Management System report, Housing Authority of Jackson County manages 2,319 active Housing Choice Vouchers.
The following is a summary of the types of vouchers managed and the monthly costs of each as of December 31st, 2019:
|
Standard | Homeownership | Tenant Protection | Ported Out | VASH | Non-Elderly Disabled |
| Vouchers |
1,520 | 10 | 232 | 70 | 235 | 172 |
| Monthly Cost Per Voucher |
$532 | $403 | $321 | $530 | $453 | $464 |
| Monthly Cost |
$808,673 | $4,026 | $74,405 | $37,133 | $106,548 | $79,785 |
Household Characteristics of Voucher Holders for Housing Authority of Jackson County
Waiting List and Tenancy
According to the 2016 Q4 Picture of Subsidized Households database, the housing authority's voucher program has an annual turnover of 15% having issued approximately 141 vouchers in the past year. The average voucher holder has received housing benefits for 6 years and 3 months. According to the 2016 PSH database, persons who were issued a voucher in the preceding 12 months waited an average of 28 months on the waiting list1.
Income Characteristics
According to 2016 Q4 Picture of Subsidized Households data, the average voucher household contains 2.1 persons and has a household income of $13,315 per year. 91% of households were very low income (VLI) and 56% were extremely low income (ELI). 25% of households had wages as a major source of income, 7% of households had welfare (TANF, General Assistance or Public Assistance) as their primary source of income, and 64% of households had other income (Social Security, Disability or Pension) as their major source of income.
Heads of Household Characteristics
3% of households were headed by a person 24 years old or less, 47% were headed by a person 25 to 49 years old, 26% were headed by a person 51 to 60 years old, and 23% were headed by a person 62 years old or older. In addition, 1% of households were headed by a person 85 years old or older.
37% of households included children, 9% of which had two adults in the household. 32% of households with children have a female head of household. 69% of all households were headed by a female.
14% of all voucher households were headed by minorities with 3% of all heads of households being Black and 0% being Hispanic.
Of all households participating in the Housing Authority of Jackson County Housing Choice Voucher program, 26% include at least one person with a disability. 44% of households with a head of household 61 years or less were headed by a person with a disability. 60% of households headed by someone 62 or older were headed by a person with a disability.
Bedroom Size and Overhousing
44% of voucher holders reside in a home with zero or 1 bedroom, 38% with 2 bedrooms and 18% with 3 or more bedrooms. 16% of voucher recipients are considered overhoused, meaning they occupy a rental unit larger than their family size requires.
Rent, Assistance, and Utility Allowances
The average monthly tenant contribution to rent by Housing Authority of Jackson County voucher holders in 2016 was $344 and the average monthly HUD expenditure per voucher holder was $560. The average utility allowance across all voucher recipients is $89.
1. This Picture of Subsidized Households data field is the average wait time of those who received a voucher in the preceding 12 months. Due to special voucher programs like VASH, recent waiting list purges, or waiting list preferences the average wait time can vary significantly from one year to the next and it is entirely possible many current applicants on the waiting list have been waiting for assistance for far longer.
Low Income Housing Managed by Housing Authority of Jackson County
820 NE D St
Grants Pass, Oregon
1852 E Barnett Rd
Medford, Oregon
13 Mace Rd
Medford, Oregon
2261 Villard St
Ashland, Oregon
3693 Arrowhead Dr
Medford, Oregon
8400 Division Rd
White City, Oregon
$465-900
1-3 BR Accessible
200 South Haskell Street
Central Point, Oregon
