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Would you like to get in touch with the Department of Housing Services?

If you would like to know more about the rental assistance programs offered by the Department of Housing Services, how to rent to Section 8 participants, or other general information, feel free to give us a call at (503) 846-4794. 

Please note: the Department of Housing Services has an automated phone system. When calling, please listen to all options before making a selection.

Application Hotline

To request an application for rental assistance, please call (503) 846-3790.

Looking for Section 8 renters?

The Department of Housing Services provides a list of vacancies as a public service. Listing a vacancy with the Department is free. Please call (503) 846-4794 to place your vacancy on the Department's list.

Additionally, Housing Connections allows property owners and managers to list their vacancies in Washington, Multnomah, Clackamas and Clark counties at no cost. Housing Connections is not affiliated with the Washington County Department of Housing Services, but is a service provided by the City of Portland. For more information, please visit the Housing Connections website, or contact Housing Connections via phone at (503) 823-4141.

Caseload List

If you receive rental assistance from the Department, reside in Public or affordable housing owned by the Department, or own or manage a development with Section 8 renters, please contact the appropriate staff person listed below.

Rental Assistance Programs

Program participants are assigned to Occupancy Specialists as follows:

Supervisors:

Voucher Programs:
Adell Potter - Manager of Voucher Program Staff - (503) 846-4814

Public and Affordable Housing:
Gary Calvert - Manager of Public and Affordable Housing Staff - (503) 846-4784