Housing & Voucher Waitlists

A zoned waitlist breaks down Washington County and its available properties into four regional zones: Forest Grove/Cornelius, Hillsboro, Beaverton/North of 26, and Tigard. You can apply to one, two, three, or all four of the zones..

The Housing Authority of Washington County currently has project-based units in over 37 properties and numerous public housing properties throughout the County. Typical Project-Based Vouchers and Public Housing tenants pay rent based on income. Preference is given to Extremely Low-Income households (at or below 30% of the Area Median Income, currently $20,300 for a 1-person household).

Every household that completes an application while the waiting list is open will be added to the waiting list. When the waitlist closes on November 10, 2025, all those who applied in the opening window will be randomized before being assigned a spot on the waiting list.

The housing authority will only accept online applications. The website to submit an application is: https://portal.wchousingauthority.org/. Once there, select Applicant Login to access the Applicant portal. Only one application per household will be accepted.

Note that eligibility factors, such as income and family composition, will be reviewed once a family has been selected from the waitlist. Families requiring assistance with filling out the online application can call 503-846-4794 or receive help in our lobby during open office hours. Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.

You can update your information at any time by logging into the portal and using the Update Contact Information quick link on the right side of the page.

No, you can use your current username. If you have forgotten your password, select 'Forgot Password' on the applicant portal.

A registration code is a code that is used by households already in the housing authority’s system to register for the portal. New applicants do not need a registration code and can click “I do NOT have a registration code” when registering.

If your household is currently in the housing authority’s database but you have not yet registered for the portal, you can call 503-846-4794 and leave a message. A representative from our workforce will call you back with your registration code.

Yes! Please refer to the following guide:

Once you submit your application, you will still be able to update your information, including income, family composition, and contact details. You can do this by logging back into the portal and using the “quick links” on the right side of the page. You can select either 'Update Contact Information' or 'Update Application'.

No. However, you will need to supply a valid mailing address. If you are placed on the list, we will mail you the necessary forms if and when your household is selected.

At the end of the application process, you will see a message indicating that your application has been submitted. The bar along the top will indicate that your application is 100% complete, and the message will provide you with a reference number, confirming that you have successfully submitted your application.

Yes! If you are selected for the waitlist, you can log back into the portal at any time to check your waitlist status. Using the “quick links” on the right side of the page, select “Check waiting list status” and click Go.

When the Housing Authority ‘pulls’ off the waitlist to fill a unit or units, you will be informed that you have been selected via an email notification through the portal and a letter in the mail to sign on to the portal to complete the application. This is why it is important to ensure you update the portal with any changes in your contact information so we can connect with its time. If you do not respond to our notices, you will be removed from the waitlist and will have to re-apply.

Requests for special accommodations should be made as soon as possible, as the application window may not be extended. Email the housing authority at [email protected], call 503-846-3790, or visit our office at 161 NW Adams Ave, Hillsboro, OR, 97124 during normal business hours.

Yes! Please see below:

You can apply using any computer, smartphone, or internet-enabled device. Computer stations have been set up in the first-floor lobby of the Department of Housing Services/Housing Authority of Washington County. Also, all Washington County library locations have computers with internet access available to the public. Please check with your local library for the latest information on services and access. Information on library hours and locations is available online at www.wccls.org.

Additionally, housing authority staff will be available to answer questions and assist with submitting online applications. Applicants unable to apply online should contact the housing authority by phone or in person to request assistance.

The application will be available in multiple languages online. Individuals requiring translation assistance or other accommodations should contact the housing authority to request support. The portal includes a selection tool that allows you to change the language if needed.

In general, the family's income may not exceed 50% of the area median income for the County or metropolitan area in which the family chooses to live. However, it should be noted that most properties with PBV units require applicants to be “Extremely Low Income” or have incomes not exceeding 30% of the area median income. “Extremely Low-income” means your annual gross income (income received before any taxes or withholdings are taken out) is at or below the amount in the table below.

Other than income, applicants must either be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens, who are as follows:-