Something New Is Rising On NE Killingsworth
Affordable housing built for families, students, and the community — because where you live matters
What to Know
This new apartment community on NE Killingsworth and 42nd Ave. will open in July 2025. It will offer lower rents to help residents afford living and other costs. Here’s what you should know:
- Households need to meet certain eligibility guidelines to live here. For example, you can’t make above a certain income, and not everyone in the home can be full-time students. At least one adult in the home must not be in school full-time.
- We encourage you to take the short quiz below to see if you can live here. If your life might change soon—like getting a new job, new roommate, change in household size or moving someone in or out—it’s good to learn more.
- Lots of people will want to live here, so you need to sign up on a waitlist first. The waitlist will be open on this website: homeforward.org/PCC, from Monday, June 2 to Friday, June 6. It’s first come, first served, so sign up early! Save the website so you remember.
After the waitlist closes, Home Forward will contact people in the order they signed up to check if they are eligible.
About Killingsworth
This new apartment community is next to the new PCC Opportunity Center at 42nd Avenue in Northeast Portland. It was developed by Home Forward, Portland Community College, and the Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA).
This community offers more than just housing. It’s a vibrant community hub, co-located with workforce services, early learning, career training, and other resident services. Whether you’re a student, a parent, or a longtime Portland resident, this community is here to help you thrive.
What You’ll Find at NE Killingsworth
- 84 units with affordable (below-market) rent — studios to 3-bedrooms
- Designed for households that earn up to 60% of Area Median Income (AMI)
- On-site early learning run by Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA)
- Two private courtyards, bike storage, Wi-Fi, family lounge, laundry and community kitchen
- Easy access to TriMet bus lines #70 and #72
- Steps from career resources and job training at the PCC Opportunity Center
“At its core, PCC Killingsworth is about closing the opportunity gap and fostering economic stability and mobility. By providing affordable housing, essential services, and educational opportunities, we are breaking down barriers and creating pathways to success for individuals and families in Northeast Portland.” — Ivory Mathews, CEO, Home Forward
“Through strong partnerships, we’ve created more than a center; we’ve created a hub of opportunity and stability. With housing, education, and workforce support in one place, we’re advancing equity and building a stronger future.” — Dr. Adrien L. Bennings, Portland Community College
FAQs
Right next to the PCC Opportunity Center on NE 42nd Avenue and Killingsworth Street in Northeast Portland.
Rents are based on income, not market rate. Below are estimated rates for 2025:
| Studio | $1,153 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,214 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,448 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,627 |
These homes are available to all community members who meet income and eligibility criteria. This includes students, families, and working adults.
Yes — but only if you meet certain exceptions. For example:
- You are a single parent or receive TANF/WIOA
- You were in foster care
- You’re married and file taxes jointly
- You live with at least one part-time student or non-student
Yes! You can apply as a household — whether you’re students, working adults, family, or chosen family.
To qualify:
- Your total household income must fall within the program limits
- If anyone is a full-time student, at least one person must meet a federal exception (like being a single parent, receiving TANF/WIOA, or having a foster care history)
It’s okay if your income increases after you move in, as long as it wasn’t expected. For students, any changes to your course load should be reported to property management.
| Actual Income Limit is 60% in 2025 | Household Size |
| $52,140 | 1 Pers |
| $59,580 | 2 Pers |
| $67,020 | 3 Pers |
| $74,460 | 4 Pers |
| $80,460 | 5 Pers |
| $86,400 | 6 Pers |
| $92,340 | 7 Pers |
| $98,340 | 8 Pers |
Yes, so long as your part-time student roommate does not increase their courseload to full-time status. If the entire household became full-time students, it would no longer be eligible to live at KH.
Yes, so long as at least one part-time student does not increase their courseload to full-time status. If the entire household became full-time students, it would no longer be eligible to live at KH.
Yes, but only if you were not a full-time student for five or more months this calendar year. Also, you will no longer qualify to live at KH if you increase your courseload to full-time while living alone.
Yes, your household would qualify because your daughter does not attend an educational organization.
No, unless you meet an exception listed above.
No, unless all household members meet an exception above.
No, your household does not qualify for an exception because you were both full-time students for more than 5 months out of the calendar year.
No. Only financial assistance is TANF.
No, a Pell Grant is not directly part of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). It is a separate federal grant program designed to assist students with financial need for postsecondary education.
Typically, these programs are designed to provide short term job training and employment services to individuals facing barriers to employment. If you are unclear if your education assistance falls under the student exemption, we would be happy to research this for you.
It sounds like this would be an exception, which would lead to “Yes”. However, property management staff would need more information to be sure.
Yes, unless you can find a different way to remain a KH resident (e.g. switching to part-time student status, cohabitating with an adult who isn’t a full-time student.)
Yes. However, unless you meet an exception above, you would have to move out of KH if you chose to increase your course load to full-time while living alone.
Yes, on the first day of the fifth month during the calendar year of your full-time student status, you would no longer be eligible to live at KH. It is required you report all anticipated changes to your student status to management to determine if your household will qualify for the duration of your lease period.
Yes. However, you would have to maintain your part-time status as long as your other household member remains a full-time student.
Yes. However, you would have to maintain your part-time status as long as your other household members remains full-time students.
You will need to recertify your income annually during your tenancy. Your household income can rise above annually adjusted income limits as long as the increase was not anticipated at the time you first moved in.
Because your income limit was based on your household composition at move-in, allowed changes to your household are generally limited to unforeseen birth or marriage for the first 12 months. However, if you feel you have an extenuating circumstance, it is important that you speak to the property manager.
What are the income limits?
As of 2025, these are the maximum incomes for eligibility (subject to change each year):
| Actual Income Limit is 60% in 2025 | ||||||||
| % MFI | 1 Pers | 2 Pers | 3 Pers | 4 Pers | 5 Pers | 6 Pers | 7 Pers | 8 Pers |
| 20% | $17,380 | $19,860 | $22,340 | $24,820 | $26,820 | $28,800 | $30,780 | $32,780 |
| 30% | $26,070 | $29,790 | $33,510 | $37,230 | $40,230 | $43,200 | $46,170 | $49,170 |
| 35% | $30,415 | $34,755 | $39,095 | $43,435 | $46,935 | $50,400 | $53,865 | $57,365 |
| 40% | $34,760 | $39,720 | $44,680 | $49,640 | $53,640 | $57,600 | $61,560 | $65,560 |
| 45% | $39,105 | $44,685 | $50,265 | $55,845 | $60,345 | $64,800 | $69,255 | $73,755 |
| 50% | $43,450 | $49,650 | $55,850 | $62,050 | $67,050 | $72,000 | $76,950 | $81,950 |
| 55% | $47,795 | $54,615 | $61,435 | $68,255 | $73,755 | $79,200 | $84,645 | $90,145 |
| 60% | $52,140 | $59,580 | $67,020 | $74,460 | $80,460 | $86,400 | $92,340 | $98,340 |
| 70% | $60,830 | $69,510 | $78,190 | $86,870 | $93,870 | $100,800 | $107,730 | $114,730 |
| 80% | $69,520 | $79,440 | $89,360 | $99,280 | $107,280 | $115,200 | $123,120 | $131,120 |
| Actual Income Limit is 60% in 2025 | ||||
| % MFI | 1 Pers | 2 Pers | 3 Pers | 4 Pers |
| 20% | $17,380 | $19,860 | $22,340 | $24,820 |
| 30% | $26,070 | $29,790 | $33,510 | $37,230 |
| 35% | $30,415 | $34,755 | $39,095 | $43,435 |
| 40% | $34,760 | $39,720 | $44,680 | $49,640 |
| 45% | $39,105 | $44,685 | $50,265 | $55,845 |
| 50% | $43,450 | $49,650 | $55,850 | $62,050 |
| 55% | $47,795 | $54,615 | $61,435 | $68,255 |
| 60% | $52,140 | $59,580 | $67,020 | $74,460 |
| 70% | $60,830 | $69,510 | $78,190 | $86,870 |
| 80% | $69,520 | $79,440 | $89,360 | $99,280 |
| % MFI | 5 Pers | 6 Pers | 7 Pers | 8 Pers |
| 20% | $26,820 | $28,800 | $30,780 | $32,780 |
| 30% | $40,230 | $43,200 | $46,170 | $49,170 |
| 35% | $46,935 | $50,400 | $53,865 | $57,365 |
| 40% | $53,640 | $57,600 | $61,560 | $65,560 |
| 45% | $60,345 | $64,800 | $69,255 | $73,755 |
| 50% | $67,050 | $72,000 | $76,950 | $81,950 |
| 55% | $73,755 | $79,200 | $84,645 | $90,145 |
| 60% | $80,460 | $86,400 | $92,340 | $98,340 |
| 70% | $93,870 | $100,800 | $107,730 | $114,730 |
| 80% | $107,280 | $115,200 | $123,120 | $131,120 |
| Actual Income Limit is 60% in 2025 | |||
| % MFI | 1 Pers | 2 Pers | 3 Pers |
| 20% | $17,380 | $19,860 | $22,340 |
| 30% | $26,070 | $29,790 | $33,510 |
| 35% | $30,415 | $34,755 | $39,095 |
| 40% | $34,760 | $39,720 | $44,680 |
| 45% | $39,105 | $44,685 | $50,265 |
| 50% | $43,450 | $49,650 | $55,850 |
| 55% | $47,795 | $54,615 | $61,435 |
| 60% | $52,140 | $59,580 | $67,020 |
| 70% | $60,830 | $69,510 | $78,190 |
| 80% | $69,520 | $79,440 | $89,360 |
| Actual Income Limit is 60% in 2025 | |||
| % MFI | 4 Pers | 5 Pers | 6 Pers |
| 20% | $24,820 | $26,820 | $28,800 |
| 30% | $37,230 | $40,230 | $43,200 |
| 35% | $43,435 | $46,935 | $50,400 |
| 40% | $49,640 | $53,640 | $57,600 |
| 45% | $55,845 | $60,345 | $64,800 |
| 50% | $62,050 | $67,050 | $72,000 |
| 55% | $68,255 | $73,755 | $79,200 |
| 60% | $74,460 | $80,460 | $86,400 |
| 70% | $86,870 | $93,870 | $100,800 |
| 80% | $99,280 | $107,280 | $115,200 |
| Actual Income Limit is 60% in 2025 | ||
| % MFI | 7 Pers | 8 Pers |
| 20% | $30,780 | $32,780 |
| 30% | $46,170 | $49,170 |
| 35% | $53,865 | $57,365 |
| 40% | $61,560 | $65,560 |
| 45% | $69,255 | $73,755 |
| 50% | $76,950 | $81,950 |
| 55% | $84,645 | $90,145 |
| 60% | $92,340 | $98,340 |
| 70% | $107,730 | $114,730 |
| 80% | $123,120 | $131,120 |
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