Housing Options

Many resources are available for residents of Salem who need assistance finding affordable housing. The Salem Housing Authority’s mission is to assist families of low or moderate income to achieve self-sufficiency through stable housing, economic opportunity, community investment, and coordination with social service providers.

Charitable, Non Profit Property Tax Exemption Program Offered in Salem

Charitable, nonprofit organizations who own low-income housing can apply for property tax exemptions. The 2021-2022 application cycle is now open, applications are due no later than Monday, August 31, 2020 at 4 p.m.

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2-1-1 Information and Referral Service

Free information helpline to connect people to assistance services.

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Help with Problem Properties

Meeting Housing Needs

The City is actively working with partners to reduce hardships that lead to homelessness of our residents and families with children and increase access to affordable housing for those at-risk of becoming homeless.

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Salem Housing Advisory Committee

The Salem Housing Advisory Committee advises the City of Salem Housing Authority Board of Commissioners on housing goals and policies, including low and moderate income housing needs, housing assistance programs and Housing Authority budgets.

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Salem Housing Authority

Salem Housing Authority's mission is to assist low- and moderate-income families to achieve self-sufficiency through stable housing, economic opportunity, community investment, and coordination with social service providers.

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Salem’s Homeless Rental Assistance Program Helps Chronically Homeless

Salem’s Homeless Rental Assistance Program houses our community’s most vulnerable chronically homeless.

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