Organization 

Established in 1969 under provisions of Oregon state law, Salem Housing Authority (SHA), is a division of the City of Salem's Urban Development Department.  The Housing Authority serves approximately 9,000 Salem area residents within the Urban Growth Boundary with safe and affordable rental housing assistance and supportive programs and services to families, seniors and elderly, and persons with disabilities.  Many households currently utilize the U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Section 8 Voucher that offers rental choice in the private market, and other households rent public housing and other affordable housing with income-based or fixed rents.  SHA is financed primarily through federal funding, state grants, and loans.   SHA works with a variety of partners in the community to build and maintain affordable housing stock for its residents.

The main office is located at 360 Church Street SE in Salem. Several property management offices are located throughout Salem to provide more convenient access to residents.  Map  |  Organization Chart. 

Board of Commissioners

The SHA Board of Commissioners consists of eight elected City Councilors http://moss1/exportand a resident commissioner. The Board meets at 6:30 PM in the Salem City Council chambers on the first Monday of each month. Agenda information is available to the public on the City of Salem Meetings website. SHA Commission Bylaws.

Bruce Rogers (Chair), term expires 12/31/2012                          Diana Dickey, term expires 12/31/2012
Chuck Bennett (Vice Chair), term expires 12/31/2012                  Robert Cannon,  term expires 12/31/2012
Laura Tesler, term expires 12/31/2010                                      Dan Clem, term expires 12/31/2010
Brad Nanke, term expires 12/31/2012                                        Robert Barko (Resident),  term expires 4/30/2012
T. J. Sullivan, term expires 12/31/2010

Salem Housing Advisory Committee

The Salem Housing Advisory Committee (Roster) (Bylaws) provides guidance to the Salem Housing Authority on matters of policy in program operation, housing development, and resident services. The committee consists of 10 members representing a cross-section of the community with specific interest and/or expertise in housing. Meetings are normally held the third Wednesday of each month at noon in Robert Lindsey Tower, located next to SHA offices at 360 Church Street. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Please call 503-588-6453 for meeting dates and times. Individuals interested in applying to become a member of the Housing Advisory Committee may download an application. 

Plans and Policies

SHA's Agency Plan, and revisions to the Public Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP), may be viewed here.  Various non-Federal Housing plans and policies are listed below.

Parkway Village                        Englewood East Apartments                         Southview Terrace Apartments                        Southfair Apartments                      Section 8 Voucher Program Administrative Plan

Policies are also available for review at these Salem Housing Authority offices in Salem: 

• SHA Main Office - 360 Church St. SE/Phone:  503-588-6368
• SHA Homes & Robert Lindsey Tower Property Management Office - 370 Church St SE Ste 100/Phone:  503-588-6458
• Glen Creek Property Management Office - 1320 Orchard Heights Rd NW/Phone: 503-391-8945
• Northgate Property Management Office - 3557 Hawthorne Rd NE/Phone: 503-362-3339
• Parkway Property Management Office - 3143 7th Pl NE, Salem OR  503-390-8008
• Affordable Housing Office  - 360 Church Street SE/Phone:  503-373-3805