Big River Apartments

345 North 16th Street St, St. Helens, Oregon 97051

Big River Apartments is an affordable housing community offering one, two, and three bedroom units for those that meet income restrictions and selection criteria. Rental subsidies may be available to reduce resident rental obligations.

  • Water and sewer and garbage paid
  • On-site laundry facilities
  • Off-street parking for residents and guests

Big River was originally constructed in 1976 (Crest), 1977 (Norcrest), and 1979 (Woodland Trail) and completely rehabilitated and recapitalized in 2016. The unit mix consists of 20 one bedroom, 56 two bedroom, and 6 three bedroom units.

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Woodland Trail Apartments - 345 N 16th Street, St. Helens, OR 97051

Big River Apartments Details

  • 10 bedroom units.
  • Section 515 Rural Rental Housing
  • Section 521 USDA Rental Assistance
Section 515 Rural Rental Housing

This property has received funding in part through the Section 515 Rural Rental Housing (Section 515) program. Very low, low, and moderate income families, elderly persons, and persons with disabilities are eligible to live at this property. Persons or Families living in substandard housing have priority for tenancy.

Section 521 USDA Rental Assistance

The property participates in the USDA Rural Development Rental Assistance program. This rental subsidy, available only to USDA Section 514, 515 and 516 properties, ensures renters only pay 30% of their adjusted income towards rent. USDA Rural Development Rental Assistance may not be available for all units at this property.