The Katherine Gray

1115 SW 11th Ave.
Portland, OR 97205

The Project-Based Section 8 Studio/1BR and Fair Market SRO/Studio waiting lists (two separate lists) will open Thursday 10/12/23 at 8:00am PDT. Both lists will remain open until further notice.

Studio Project-Based Section 8, waitlist closed on 11/2/2023 at 12:48 PM PST.

The Project-Based Section 8, 1 BR waitlist closed on 10/19/23 at 12:16 PM PST.

Fair Market SRO/Studio waiting list closed on 3/20/24 at 8:30 AM PST

The Katherine Gray (formerly known as the Martha Washington) is a four-story building located in the heart of downtown Portland. The Katherine Gray consists of both studio and one-bedroom units, with both project-based Section 8 subsidized units and fair market units (rent restricted but no rent subsidy).

Exterior of garden Martha Washington building

Community Overview

Number of units: 108
Built: 1923
Public transportation: Centrally located near multiple bus lines, MAX stations (0.3 miles)
Grocery stores: Safeway (0.1 mile), Target Grocery (0.3 mile), Whole Foods Market (0.5 mile)
Parks: South Park Blocks (0.2 mile), Washington Park (1.4 miles)
Health facilities: Old Town Clinic (0.7 miles), Old Town Recovery Center (0.7 mile), OHSU Hospital (2.1 mile), Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center (1.3 mile)
Other: Portland State University Farmers Market (0.4 mile)

The Katherine Gray PBV Section 8 and Fair Market waiting lists will open Thursday, 10/12/23 at 8:00am.

The Katherine Gray PBV Section 8 waitlists are currently closed.

Fair Market SRO/Studio waiting list closed on 3/20/24 at 8:30 AM PST

To apply, first review the screening and eligibility requirements below, found in Tenant Selection Plan (Section 8) and Building Criteria (Fair Market). Then, submit a pre-application for the unit type you are interested in:

Katherine Gray Section 8 Tenant Selection Plan
- If you are interested in rent-subsidized units at the Katherine Gray, submit the Section 8 pre-application Studio following the instructions in the section below
Katherine Gray Fair Market Building Criteria
- If you are interested in rent restricted units without subsidy at the Katherine Gray, submit the Fair Market pre-application following the instructions in the section below.
- Applicants currently working with a program listed on the Partner Agency List may submit a Partner Agency Referral Form once completed and signed by the program. Submittal of Partner Agency form is optional, but provides an applicant preference on the waiting list.

Submitting Your Section 8 and Fair Market Pre-Application Materials:

Email. Send your completed and signed pre-application materials to katherineapply@ccconcern.org for Section 8 units and Fair Market units. Please note that these are separate pre-applications, submitting one does not put you on both lists.
In-person. Bring your completed and signed pre-application materials to the CCC Housing Office at 523 NW Everett St., Portland OR, 97209.

Note: CCC strongly encourages applicants to submit pre-application forms by email so there is a electronic record and we can provide a receipt. CCC will not accept faxed applications or those submitted directly at the Katherine Gray.

Amenities

Parking
Laundry
Community room
Smoking/non-smoking
Wheelchair accessible
On-site services
On-site staff
Pets are not allowed at Katherine Gray. Applicants/Tenants may request service or assistance animals as a reasonable accommodation when necessary to support a verified disability. All requests are subject to management approval.

Eligibility and screening

A security deposit is not required at The Katherine Gray.
For more information on screening requirements, refer to the Katherine Gray Tenant Selection Plan and Building Criteria.

Units at The Katherine Gray are income and rent restricted based on a percentage of Median Family Income (%MFI) for Multnomah County. Households must earn annual income below the corresponding %MFI to be eligible for the unit. Click here for information to help you determine the maximum income limit.

View building criteria