Housing Works

Housing Works will accept Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It last accepted applications from January 13, 2025 at 8:00 am, until January 17, 2025 at 5:00 pm PT. The waiting list was previously open in January 2024 and January 2023.

To apply while the waiting list is open, applicants completed the online application.

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, will be served before those residing outside this area.
• Mainstream preference is specifically for non-elderly persons with disabilities who are transitioning out of institutional or other segregated settings, at serious risk of institutionalization, homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
• 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 will be 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 January 3, 2025 by Dave Layfield.

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:

1. Dropped off in person at the Housing Works office.
2. Faxed to Housing Works.
3. 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.

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:

1. Dropped off in person at the Housing Works office.
2. Faxed to Housing Works.
3. 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.

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:

1. Dropped off in person at the Housing Works office.
2. Faxed to Housing Works.
3. 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.

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:

1. Print the application that was available online.
2. Complete an application in person at Housing Works office.
3. Fax a letter to Housing Works to request an application.
4. 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.

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:

1. Print the application available online.
2. Complete an application in person at Housing Works office.
3. Fax a letter to Housing Works to request an application
4. Email Housing Works to request an application.

Once the paper application was completed, it was either:

1. Dropped off in person at the Housing Works office.
2. Faxed to Housing Works.
3. 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.

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:

1. Dropped off to the Housing Works office.
2. Faxed to Housing Works office.
3. 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.

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:

1. Dropped off in person at the drop box at the front of the Housing Works building.
2. Faxed to Housing Works.
3. 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.

Housing Works last accepted Near Elderly Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for Cook Crossing Apartments from February 5, 2024, until February 14, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to print the paper application.

Once the application was completed, it was to be either:

1. Dropped off in person at the drop box at the front of the Housing Works building.
2. Faxed to Housing Works.
3. 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 f Human Services Senior and Disabled Services age 55 or older with a disability.

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 January 18, 2024.

Housing Works last accepted Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for Midtown Place Apartments from February 5, 2024, until February 14, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to print the paper application.

Once the application was completed, it was to be either:

1. Dropped off in person at the drop box at the front of the Housing Works building.
2. Faxed to Housing Works.
3. Emailed to Housing Works.

This waiting list had the following preferences: 

• Homeless veterans with case management and clinical services provided by the local VA office.
• 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.

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 January 18, 2024.

Housing Works last accepted Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for Moonlight Townhomes Apartments from February 5, 2024, until February 14, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to print the paper application.

Once the application was completed, it was to be either:

1. Dropped off in person at the drop box at the front of the Housing Works building.
2. Faxed to Housing Works.
3. 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.

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 January 18, 2024.

Housing Works last accepted Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for Barned Butte Vista Apartments from July 22, 2024, until July 26, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

This waiting list was for the following property:

• Barned Butte Vista Apartments - Offering 2 and 3-Bedroom units.

Preferences

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.

Please note: According to Housing Works "Additionally, this waitlist has two different preferences for individuals working with Saving Grace or the local VA office. For the 8 Project Based Voucher units, (3) have a preference for survivors of domestic violence working with Saving Grace, (2) have a preference for homeless veterans working with the local VA office, and (3) are designated for the general public."

Selection Process

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

Application Method

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to print the paper application.

Once the application was completed, it was to be either:

1. Dropped off in person at the drop box at the front of the Housing Works building.
2. Faxed to Housing Works.
3. Emailed to Housing Works. 

For more information, visit the Housing Works website.

Sources: This information was verified by the Housing Works Public Notice on July 17, 2024.