Songbird

2140 N. Williams, Portland, OR 97227

Waiting List Forecast: Likely Short or None

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Rent	Beds	Baths	SqFt
Call for Rents^†	1 - 3 Beds	1 - 2 Baths	651 - 1,170 Sq Ft

Call (971) 346-3215

Waitlist Forecast

Since this property is a LIHTC property that might not have a project based rental assistance contract, it is likely that it either has no waiting list or the waiting list is shorter than properties with rental assistance. You should contact the property to verify.

Note: Affordable Housing Online has not confirmed the waiting list status directly with the property. This waiting list status forecast is based on our housing experts' knowledge of similar properties. You should always confirm this status directly with the property.

The five-story apartment building, Songbird, forms a “U” shape around a landscaped resident courtyard. The property includes a large community room, as well as laundry and resident services spaces. Property features include individual stoops for ground-floor units, a children’s play area and a variety of gathering spaces for residents, including an urban plaza which fosters connections with the surrounding community.

Dave's Thoughts On Songbird

This LIHTC property is among the most common types of affordable rental housing in the United States. The LIHTC program only provides subsidies to the building’s owner at construction. No subsidies are provided directly to the residents, but the owner must set rents affordable to low-income renters in the area. Our data suggests Songbird does not participate in any project-based rent subsidy program. This means you must earn enough to pay the full rent or have your own Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher. For that reason, LIHTC properties tend to have shorter waiting lists or even none at all. LIHTC properties nationwide are required to accept housing vouchers. LIHTC properties were first built in the late 1980's. Because they tend to be newer, these properties are more likely to have larger units, more amenities, and greater tenant service offerings than other affordable housing programs. This property might be right for you if you have a housing voucher or enough income to pay rent, are looking for a high quality property, or need immediate availability. Since this property participates in the LIHTC program, the property is required to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.

~ Dave Layfield, Founder of Affordable Housing Online

Songbird Amenities

Elevator
Playground
BBQ and Picnic Area
Community Room
On-Site Manager
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Garbage Disposal
Refrigerator
On-Site Recycling
Bicycle Storage
Off Street Parking
Laundry Facilities
Courtyard
Private Patio and Balcony
Energy Efficient Appliances
Community Kitchen

Units at Songbird

Unit (Bd/Ba)	Ft²	Rent
One Bedroom (1/1)	651ft²	Call for Price^†
Two Bedroom (2/1)	844ft²	Call for Price^†
Three Bedroom (3/2)	1170ft²	Call for Price^†

Income Qualification for Songbird

*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.

AMI*	1 person	2 people	3 people	4 people	5 people	6 people
50% AMI for LIHTC Units	$39,500 / year	$45,150 / year	$50,800 / year	$56,400 / year	$60,950 / year	$65,450 / year
50% AMI for PBRA Units	$39,500 / year	$45,150 / year	$50,800 / year	$56,400 / year	$60,950 / year	$65,450 / year
60% AMI for LIHTC Units	$47,400 / year	$54,180 / year	$60,960 / year	$67,680 / year	$73,140 / year	$78,540 / year

*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.

FAQs for Songbird

Does Songbird have a waiting list?

Songbird probably doesn't have a waiting list, and, if it does, the wait times are most likely short. We haven't confirmed if this is the case, so you should contact the property to confirm.

Are rents subsidized at Songbird?

We believe rents are most likely NOT subsidized at any of the units at this property since our research has not discovered any public housing or rental assistance contracts associated with this property. This means you will most likely have to pay the full rent no matter your income. Note: In some rare instances, some properties may have a small number of units subsidized through state or private programs.

What property management company manges Songbird?

Songbird is managed by Bridge Housing headquartered in San Francisco , Ca.

In addition to Songbird, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Portland?

In addition to Songbird, we list 696 other affordable properties in Portland. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 21786 affordable units in Portland.