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- Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson County, Oregon Section 8 HCV is closed.
- Mid-Town Place Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is closed.
- Bridge Meadows Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is closed.
- Ochoco School Crossing Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is closed.
- Phoenix Crossing Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is closed.
- Ponderosa Heights Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is closed.
- Daggett Townhomes Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is closed.
- Canyon Edge Townhomes Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is closed.
- Hawks View Estates Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is closed.
Closed: Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson County, Oregon Section 8 HCV
The Housing Works Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is closed.
Housing Works last accepted applications for this waiting list from January 9, 2023, until January 13, 2023. There is no notice when this wait list will reopen.
To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.
Income limits can be found here.
This waiting list had the following preferences:
- Local residency
- Applicants that reside in Crook, Deschutes or Jefferson Counties or whose household includes a family member who works, or has been notified that they are hired to work, in Crook, Deschutes or Jefferson Counties
- Single applicants who are elderly or disabled will be given a selection priority over all “other single” applicants
- “Other singles” denotes a one-person household in which the individual member is not elderly or disabled.
- Such applicants will be placed on the waiting list in accordance with any other preferences to which they are entitled, but they cannot be selected for assistance before any one-person elderly or disabled family.
Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the Housing Works website.
Sources: This information was verified by the Housing Works website on December 19, 2022.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance in Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson County, Oregon.
Last Updated on 01/13/2023.
Closed: Mid-Town Place Section 8 Project-Based Voucher
The Housing Works Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at Mid-Town Place is closed.
The Housing Works last accepted applications for this waiting list from June 6, 2022, until June 9, 2022. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.
To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to print the paper application.
Once the application was completed, it was either:
- Dropped off to the Housing Works drop box outside of the building.
- Faxed to Housing Works.
- Emailed to Housing Works.
This waiting list had the following preferences:
- Applicants that reside in Crook, Deschutes or Jefferson Counties or whose household includes a family member who works, or has been notified that they are hired to work, in Crook, Deschutes or Jefferson Counties will be served before those residing outside this area.
- Veterans receiving services from the local VA office with an income at or below 30% of the area median income.
Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the Housing Works website.
Sources: This information was verified by the Housing Works public notice on June 1, 2022.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental assistance in Redmond, Oregon.
Last Updated on 06/09/2022.
Closed: Bridge Meadows Section 8 Project-Based Voucher
The Housing Works Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 3 and 4-Bedroom apartments at Bridge Meadows is closed.
Housing Works last accepted applications for this waiting list from August 15, 2022, until August 25, 2022. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.
To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to print the paper application.
Once the application was completed, it was either:
- Dropped off in person at the Housing Works office.
- Faxed to Housing Works.
- Emailed to Housing Works.
The maximum income limits for each household size were available on the public notice.
This waiting list had the following preferences:
- Those who live or work in Deschutes, Crook, or Jefferson County.
- Families who are in the process of adopting or providing guardianship to youth from DHS Child Welfare.
Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the Housing Works website.
Sources: This information was verified by the Housing Works public notice on August 12, 2022.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental assistance in Redmond, Oregon.
Last Updated on 08/25/2022.
Closed: Ochoco School Crossing Section 8 Project-Based Voucher
The Housing Works Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at Ochoco School Crossing is currently open.
Housing Works last accepted applications for this waiting list from August 15, 2022, until August 25, 2022. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.
To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to print the paper application.
Once the application was completed, it was either:
- Dropped off in person at the Housing Works office.
- Faxed to Housing Works.
- Emailed to Housing Works.
The maximum income limits for each household size were available on the public notice.
This waiting list had the following preferences:
- Those who live or work in Deschutes, Crook, or Jefferson County.
- Applicants who are disabled and clients of the Department of Human Services (DHS) or Saving Grace for victims of domestic violence.
Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the Housing Works website.
Sources: This information was verified by the Housing Works public notice on August 12, 2022.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental assistance in Prineville, Oregon.
Last Updated on 01/19/2023.
Closed: Phoenix Crossing Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher
The Housing Works Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for Studio and 1-Bedroom apartments at Phoenix Crossing Apartments is currently open.
Housing Works last accepted applications for this waiting list from August 15, 2022, until August 25, 2022. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.
To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to print the paper application.
Once the application was completed, it was either:
- Dropped off in person at the Housing Works office.
- Faxed to Housing Works.
- Emailed to Housing Works.
The maximum income limits for each household size were available on the public notice.
This waiting list had the following preferences:
- Those who live or work in Deschutes, Crook, or Jefferson County.
- Applicants receiving services from Full Access for person(s) with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities or Saving Grace for victims of domestic violence.
Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the Housing Works website.
Sources: This information was verified by the Housing Works public notice on August 12, 2022.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental assistance in Bend, Oregon.
Last Updated on 01/19/2023.
Closed: Ponderosa Heights Section 8 Project-Based Voucher
The Housing Works Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 3-Bedroom apartments at Ponderosa Heights Apartments is closed.
Housing Works last accepted applications for this waiting list from January 23, 2023, until January 26, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.
There were four ways to apply during the opening period:
- Print the application that was available online.
- Complete an application in person at Housing Works office.
- Fax a letter to Housing Works to request an application.
- Email Housing Works for an application.
Once the paper application was completed, it was either:
- Dropped off in person at the Housing Works office.
- Faxed to Housing Works.
- Emailed to Housing Works.
The maximum income limits for each household size were as followed:
- 1 Person $31,500 | 5 Persons $48,550
- 2 Persons $36,000 | 6 Persons $52,150
- 3 Persons $40,500 | 7 Persons $55,750
- 4 Persons $44,950 | 8 Persons $59,350
This waiting list had the following preferences:
- Local residency
- Applicants that reside in Crook, Deschutes or Jefferson Counties or whose household includes a family member who works, or has been notified that they are hired to work, in Crook, Deschutes or Jefferson Counties
- Single applicants who are elderly or disabled will be given a selection priority over all “other single” applicants
- “Other singles” denotes a one-person household in which the individual member is not elderly or disabled.
- Such applicants will be placed on the waiting list in accordance with any other preferences to which they are entitled, but they cannot be selected for assistance before any one-person elderly or disabled family.
- Priority will be given to applicants who are clients of the Department of Human Services through Child Welfare or Self -Sufficiency
Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the Housing Works website.
Sources: This information was verified by Housing Works on January 23, 2023.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental assistance in Sisters, Oregon.
Last Updated on 01/26/2023.
Closed: Daggett Townhomes Section 8 Project-Based Voucher
The Housing Works Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at Daggett Townhomes Apartments is closed.
Housing Works last accepted applications for this waiting list from January 23, 2023, until January 26, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.
There were four ways to apply during the opening period:
- Print the application available online.
- Complete an application in person at Housing Works office.
- Fax a letter to Housing Works to request an application
- Email Housing Works to request an application.
Once the paper application was completed, it was either:
- Dropped off in person at the Housing Works office.
- Faxed to Housing Works.
- Emailed to Housing Works.
The maximum income limits for each household size are as follows:
- 1 Person $31,500 | 5 Persons $48,550
- 2 Persons $36,000 | 6 Persons $52,150
- 3 Persons $40,500 | 7 Persons $55,750
- 4 Persons $44,950 | 8 Persons $59,350
This waiting list had the following preferences:
- Local residency
- Applicants that reside in Crook, Deschutes or Jefferson Counties or whose household includes a family member who works, or has been notified that they are hired to work, in Crook, Deschutes or Jefferson Counties
- Single applicants who are elderly or disabled will be given a selection priority over all “other single” applicants
- “Other singles” denotes a one-person household in which the individual member is not elderly or disabled.
- Such applicants will be placed on the waiting list in accordance with any other preferences to which they are entitled, but they cannot be selected for assistance before any one-person elderly or disabled family.
Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the Housing Works website.
Sources: This information was verified by Housing Works on January 23, 2023.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental assistance in Bend, Oregon.
Last Updated on 01/26/2023.
Closed: Canyon Edge Townhomes Section 8 Project-Based Voucher
The Housing Works last accepted Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list applications for 3-Bedroom apartments at Canyon Edge Townhomes from May 8, 2023, until May 11, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.
To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to print the paper application.
Once the application was completed, it was either:
- Dropped off to the Housing Works office.
- Faxed to Housing Works office.
- Emailed to Housing Works.
This waiting list had the following preferences: Applicants who live or work in Deschutes, Crook, or Jefferson County.
Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the Housing Works website.
Sources: This information was verified by the Housing Works website on May 2, 2023.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental assistance in Redmond, Oregon.
Last Updated on 05/11/2023.
Closed: Hawks View Estates Section 8 Project-Based Voucher
The Housing Works last accepted Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for 3-Bedroom apartments at Hawks View Estates from May 8, 2023 at 8:00 am, until May 11, 2023 at 5:00 pm PST. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.
To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to print the application.
Once the application was completed, it was either:
- Dropped off in person at the drop box at the front of the Housing Works building.
- Faxed to Housing Works.
- Emailed to Housing Works.
This waiting list had the following preferences:
- Applicants that reside in Crook, Deschutes or Jefferson Counties or whose household includes a family member who works, or has been notified that they are hired to work, in Crook, Deschutes or Jefferson Counties.
- Currently receiving services from the Department of Human Services (DHS) through Child Welfare or Self- Sufficiency.
Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the Housing Works website.
Sources: This information was verified by the Housing Works website on May 2, 2023.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental assistance in La Pine, Oregon.
Last Updated on 05/11/2023.
About Housing Works
405 Southwest 6th Street, Redmond, OR | Visit Website | (541) 923-1018
Housing Works provides affordable housing for up to 1,272 low and moderate income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program..
In addition, Housing Works offers other programs for eligible households, including:
- Family Self-Sufficiency
- Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH)
- Mainstream Voucher
- Family Unification Program (FUP)
Housing Authority Jurisdiction
Low-income housing managed by Housing Works is located in Crook County, OR, Deschutes County, OR and Jefferson County, OR.
Households with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher managed by this housing authority must rent within its jurisdiction.
Office Hours
Open today from 8:00am to 5:00pm PT.
A drop box has been placed on the front of the building for those who need to turn in paperwork after hours.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00am-5:00pm |
| Tuesday | 8:00am-5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am-5:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am-5:00pm |
About the Housing Works Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
As of the HUDs most recent Voucher Management System report, Housing Works manages 1,224 active Housing Choice Vouchers.
The following table summarizes types of vouchers managed and the monthly costs of each as of December 31st, 2021:
| Standard | Homeownership | Family Unification | Tenant Protection | Ported Out | VASH | Non-Elderly Disabled | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vouchers | 848 | 17 | 35 | 24 | 14 | 84 | 190 |
| Monthly Cost Per Voucher | $700 | $604 | $791 | $764 | $878 | $557 | $577 |
| Monthly Cost | $593,470 | $10,276 | $27,691 | $18,340 | $12,298 | $46,766 | $109,595 |
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 12% having issued approximately 100 vouchers in the past year. The average voucher holder has received housing benefits for 7 years and 6 months. According to the 2016 PSH database, persons who were issued a voucher in the preceding 12 months waited an average of 9 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 $13,705 per year. 89% of households were very low income (VLI) and 61% were extremely low income (ELI). 27% of households had wages as a major source of income, 3% of households had welfare (TANF, General Assistance or Public Assistance) as their primary source of income, and 65% of households had other income (Social Security, Disability or Pension) as their major source of income.
Heads of Household Characteristics
2% of households were headed by a person 24 years old or less, 51% were headed by a person 25 to 49 years old, 24% were headed by a person 51 to 60 years old, and 24% were headed by a person 62 years old or older. In addition, 2% of households were headed by a person 85 years old or older.
39% of households included children, 6% of which had two adults in the household. 33% of households with children have a female head of household. 74% of all households were headed by a female.
9% of all voucher households were headed by minorities with 2% of all heads of households being Black and 0% being Hispanic.
Of all households participating in the Housing Works Housing Choice Voucher program, 27% include at least one person with a disability. 49% of households with a head of household 61 years or less were headed by a person with a disability. 58% of households headed by someone 62 or older were headed by a person with a disability.
Bedroom Size and Overhousing
22% of voucher holders reside in a home with zero or 1 bedroom, 44% with 2 bedrooms and 34% with 3 or more bedrooms. 32% 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 Works voucher holders in 2016 was $368 and the average monthly HUD expenditure per voucher holder was $662. The average utility allowance across all voucher recipients is $113.
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.
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