Applications Open for Single Room Occupancy (SRO), November 12th, 2022 - December 11th, 2022

Effective Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 8:00 am, Salem Housing Authority (SHA) will be accepting applications for the Single Room Occupancy (SRO) waiting list until December 11th, 2022 at 11:59 pm:

Single Room Occupancy (SRO)

1 bedroom units

Effective Saturday, November 12, 2022, at 8:00 am until Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 11:59 pm, Salem Housing Authority (SHA) will accept applications for the waiting list for Single Room Occupancy (SRO) units. These units offer private sleeping/living quarters in a dormitory-style building with communal restrooms and shared kitchen/eating area. This housing is limited to individuals who are female and female-identifying. Homeless applicants receive a preference on the waiting list.

These units offer income-based rent through the Moderate Rehabilitation program. Residents pay approximately 30% of their monthly income for rent and utilities at these properties. Assistance is tied to the units and is not transferrable. These units are restricted to individuals (single person households) with income at or below HUD’s Very Low-Income Limit (50% Area Median Income), which is currently $27,700 annually for 1 person.

To apply, visit www.salemhousingor.com and click the “Apply Now” link. Paper applications are also accepted as a reasonable accommodation. Paper applications may be requested by contacting SHA at housing@salemhousingor.com or (503) 588-6368.

Note: Applicants for other SHA waiting lists, including Section 8, are eligible to apply for this and any other SHA programs.

Please see the public notices for complete details about these waiting list openings: