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PDF2018 PHA Plan

​For more information about MCHA programs, to check on your application status, or to report suspected fraud, contact us at (503)798-4170.

MCHA personnel will respond to inquiries within 2 business days.

To report a change, in your status send a signed and dated written notice identifying the change.

To maintain client confidentiality, MCHA is unable to disclose or accept applicant/tenant information over email.

Equal Housing Opportunity 

IMPORTANT: Changes to Office Hours

Beginning Monday, April 1, 2019 the Marion County Housing Authority office hours will change.

New Office Hours:

Monday through Friday: Open 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM (noon) and 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM

The office will be closed from 12:00 PM (noon) to 1:00 PM daily.

Welcome to Marion County Housing Authority

Established in November 1968, MCHA has a long history of providing low income housing properties throughout Marion County.

MCHA provides housing assistance to communities outside of the urban growth boundaries of the cities of Salem and Keizer. 

PDFMCHA Jurisdiction Map

Mission Statement

To make Marion County a better place to live by developing, administering, and maintaining safe, decent, affordable housing for its citizens.

Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) - Section 8 - Application

To participate in MCHA's Housing Choice Voucher Program, please follow the link below and fill out the online Waiting List Application. The Waiting List Application does not guarantee eligibility for a voucher. ​

Application in English - HCV Waiting List

Application in Spanish - HCV Waiting List

Reasonable Accommodation

Upon request, MCHA will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities so they can participate in housing authority programs. To request assistance, call MCHA at (503)798-4170 during normal business hours (Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm).

Marion County Housing Authority is an equal opportunity housing provider.

Non-Discrimination Statement

 Marion County Housing Authority does not discriminate against any person due to disability; race; color; religion; sex; source of income; familial status; national origin; or actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status and/or domestic partnership in accessing, applying for or receiving assistance, or in treatment or employment in any of its programs and activities.

All public meetings are held in accessible locations. Appropriate aids (assistive listening device, interpreters, readers, assistance filling out forms, etc.) will be provided upon request. Complaints regarding accessibility of the Authority's programs to individuals with disabilities should be submitted in writing to Doug Ebanks, Marion County Housing Authority, 2645 Portland Rd NE Suite 200, Salem OR 97301, debanks@mchaor.org. Questions or comments may be made by phone at (503)798-4170, or TDD Users dial 711. Requests for aid may also be directed to a MCHA representative or other appropriate employee.

Marion County Housing Authority will also display the Fair Housing poster required by the Fair Housing Act and HUD regulations at 24 CFR, part 110 in the lobby of the main office located at 2645 Portland Rd NE Suite 200, Salem, OR 97301.​​​​

Find Us

Office Location:

2645 Portland Rd NE, Suite 200
Salem, OR 97301

Mailing Address:

2645 Portland Rd NE, Suite 200
Salem, OR 97301

Office Hours:

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon
Closed for Lunch
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday

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