Housing Works

This housing agency serves Crook County, Deschutes County, Jefferson County, Oregon.

Waiting List
Closed: Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson County, Oregon Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Ochoco School Crossing Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Phoenix Crossing Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Bridge Meadows Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Ponderosa Heights Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Daggett Townhomes Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Canyon Edge Townhomes Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Hawks View Estates Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Cook Crossing Apartments, Near Elderly Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Midtown Place Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Moonlight Townhomes Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson County, Oregon Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

Housing Works last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from January 8, 2024, until January 12, 2024. This waiting list was last open in January, 2023. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waiting list was open, applicants were required to complete 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 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 3, 2024.

Closed: Ochoco School Crossing Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

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.

Closed: Phoenix Crossing Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

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.

Closed: Bridge Meadows Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

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.

Closed: Ponderosa Heights Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

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.

Closed: Daggett Townhomes Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

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.

Closed: Canyon Edge Townhomes Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

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.

Closed: Hawks View Estates Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

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.

Closed: Cook Crossing Apartments, Near Elderly Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

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.

Closed: Midtown Place Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

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.

Closed: Moonlight Townhomes Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

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.

About The Agency

Housing Works provides affordable housing for up to 1,272 low- and moderate-income households through its public housing programs.

Monday 8:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am-5:00pm
Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm

405 Southwest 6th Street, Redmond, OR

Visit Website(541) 923-1018

Section 8 Application Checklist

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How large is the Housing Works?

Housing Works serves 1,244 low-income households. The agency manages 1,353 Housing Choice Vouchers and 0 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Housing Works?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 73 percent of households served by Housing Works. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 95 percent of Housing Works households.

How many Housing Works residents are employed?

Working adults head 298 households and make up 24 percent of households served by Housing Works.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Housing Works?

There are 933 female-headed renter households living in Housing Works housing. Households headed by females are 75% of those served by the Housing Works.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Housing Works renters?

Black 25
Native American 37
Asian-Pacific Islander 12
White 1,082
Hispanic 87

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Housing Works?

There are 398 households headed by seniors served by the Housing Works. Senior households are 32% of households in Housing Works housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Housing Works housing?

There are 373 persons with disabilities living in Housing Works housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 30% of households served by the Housing Works.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Housing Works?

The Housing Works is rated as a standard performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

How often does Housing Works open new waiting lists?

Housing Works’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on January 8, 2024 and closed on January 12, 2024.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Housing Works

Daggett Townhomes

2097 Northeast Daggett Lane, Bend, Oregon 97701

Ochoco School Crossing

440 NW Madras Hwy, Prineville, Oregon 97754