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Demar Downs

Demar Downs is a single-story public housing community with 18 two-bedroom apartments located in outer Southeast Portland.  A 2010 renovation added physical accommodations to three of the apartments to make them accessible for persons with disabilities, and also added eco-friendly features such as Energy Star kitchen appliances.

# of UnitsUnit Type Size Rent Amount
18 Two Bedroom652 sq. ft.28.5 - 31% of income
# of UnitsUnit Type Size Rent Amount
18 Two Bedroom652 sq. ft.28.5 - 31% of income

Location:

2700-2846 SE 148th Ave.
Portland 97236

Neighborhood: 

SE Portland

Leasing Office: 

12608 SE Foster Rd.
Portland 97236
Managed by Home Forward

Waitlists:

The waitlists are currently closed. Learn more about when we open waitlists.

Schools: 

Gilbert Park Elementary School
Alice Ott Middle School
David Douglas High School

Transportation: 

Bus #4, #9

 

Amenities: 

Demar Downs features beautiful park-like grounds, washer/dryer hookups, energy efficient siding and windows, and some on-site parking. This community is conveniently located between SE Division and SE Powell near stores and services.  A recent renovation provided new kitchens and updated bathrooms and made several landscaping improvements.

After Hours Maintenance:

503-239-2773 Please do not call during regular business hours.

Income Guidelines: 

Applicants must have income that does not exceed 80 percent of the area median income for their family size.

Subsidy Type: 

Public Housing

Info for Current Residents: 

Stay tuned for information specific to where you live, including announcements, events, and emergency alerts.

Contact us

Property Manager: Dawn McLaughlin
Phone: 503-280-3810 | Fax: 503-280-3819

    Maintenance and Repair Request

    Please help us serve you better by providing as much information as you can about the repair need and location in your home. Let us know if you have any concerns about us entering your home, such as a pet that might be loose or run out the door, children who will be home alone, health needs, etc. Thank you for working together with Home Forward to keep your home in good shape.

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      EXAMPLES

        • NO HEAT

          – I have no heat in main bedroom, I have checked the breaker and its still not working, all other room’s heaters are working

       

        • NO ELECTRICITY

          – There is no electricity in my unit, the lights are on in the common areas/neighbor but I still don’t have lights or power through the unit

       

        • LIGHTS

          – When I turn on the light in the bathroom, it tries to turn on but it makes a click sound and then it dies

          – The light in the dining room does not work at all

       

        • NO HOT WATER
          – The water is very cold in all sinks

          – The water is not heating enough and there is water around the water heater

       

        • PLUGGED TOILET

          – The toilet is overflowing; this is the only toilet in my unit

       

        • TOILET RUNNING

          – The toilet close to the living room has been running for a couple of days. Started slow but there is now more flow

       

        • PLUGGED DRAIN

          – There is sewage backing up in my tub/toilet/kitchen sink/bathroom

       

        • WATER LEAKING UNDER SINK

          – There is water leaking under the kitchen sink when I am using the faucet

          – There is water leaking under the bathroom sink continuously, even when I am not using the faucet

       

        • SMOKE DETECTOR BEEPING

          – The smoke detector in the main bedroom has been beeping since yesterday

          – The smoke detector kept beeping since the inspector came to test

       

        • APPLIANCE NOT WORKING

          – The refrigerator is not cooling since Monday, it suddenly stopped cooling.

          – I checked the breaker box and everything seems ok.

          – The refrigerator is leaking

          – The right small burner is not working; it shocks if I turn it on

          – The oven is not heating, burners are working though

       

        • LOCKS


          – When I lock/unlock my unit it seems that the key is not turning or stocks while turning

          – I lost my key, please change the lock and charge my account

       

      • PEST

        – I found approximately 10 roaches in the kitchen cabinets last week

        – A household member has bed bug bites and we found some in his bed and in the sofa in the living room
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