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For the communities of Marion County, outside the urban growth boundary of Salem and Keizer.

Marion County Housing Authority Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Wait List is open

Persons wishing to apply are required to use the online application portal. The head of household must be 18 years or older (or an emancipated minor) at the time they receive a voucher.

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Wait List Information

Registration will open June 15, 2015.  There are two links, (1) for persons wishing to complete an application in English and (2) for persons wishing to complete the application in Spanish. The addresses to link to are:

https://ormarionco.tenmast.com/apply

https://ormarioncospanish.tenmast.com/apply

Check yes on the application if you are eligible for a MCHA preferences, which include:

• Homeless, as defined by the HCV Administrative Plan

• Participant in MC Health Department Addictions and Mental Health RAP

• Does the head of household currently live, work or attend school in one of these communities (this does not include the City of Salem, the City of Keizer or the Urban Growth Boundary).

Please Note

•  Only one person per household may register. Households may only register once.

• If you applied for any previous Section 8 waitlist you must reapply.

• Applications will be selected to determine eligibility based upon date and time of application received online and any declared preferences. You must provide proof of the preference when required by MCHA.

• There is a 12-month residency requirement in Marion County’s jurisdiction upon leasing of the voucher.

• The application period will close when the limit of 2,000 preference applications is received.

• The application form asks you to provide the name, date of birth, social security number, race and gender of all members of your household, as well as your household’s annual income, and employment information. Since it is not possible to save an unfinished application, it is best to have this material on-hand before beginning.

• The online portal will work with most smartphones. Computers are available in public libraries and other public offices.

Upon request, Marion County will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities so they can participate in Marion County Housing Authority’s Section 8 program by calling 503-798-4170 during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) Marion County Housing Authority is an equal opportunity housing provider.

Please contact us if you have any questions, would like more information about our programs, or to report suspected fraud. Housing Authority Personnel will respond to inquiries within 2 business days.
If you would like information about your application status or need to report a change, please send a written notice with your signature and date, call, or visit our office.

We are unable to disclose or accept applicant/tenant information over email for reasons of confidentiality.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Connie Burcham has been designated to coordinate compliance with the non-discrimination requirements contained in the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s regulations implementing Section 504 (24CFR, part 8 dated June 2, 1988): Telephone Voice: (503) 798-4170 or TDD: (800) 735-2900

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.