There’s been a lot of interest—and a lot of questions—about rents and availability at North Bend Family Housing Phase I. That’s a good sign. It means people are paying attention, and it means this project matters.
The short answer: this is real progress you’ll be able to see—and housing that more people in our community can actually afford.
Construction is already ahead of schedule, and applications are expected to open this summer. As we get closer, we want to give a clear picture of what’s coming and how it will work.
A Community Built for Different Needs
North Bend Family Housing isn’t just one type of housing. It’s designed as a complete system, bringing together multiple housing options on one site to serve a wide range of households.
Permanent Supportive Housing (20 Units)
These homes are dedicated to individuals and families exiting homelessness, have a mental illness, and need ongoing support to remain stable.
Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with supportive housing programs covering the rest.
Access to these homes will be through Coordinated Entry, ensuring those with the highest needs are prioritized in a fair, consistent way.
On top of that, Coos Health & Wellness will have staff embedded directly on-site—providing services, case management, and support to help residents succeed long-term.
Project-Based Voucher Homes (30 Units)
These homes are supported through the Housing Choice Voucher program using Project-Based Vouchers (PBVs).
Households will typically pay 30–40% of their adjusted income, with the voucher covering the remaining rent.
The Housing Authority will release a separate application process for these units, and applicants will be selected based on eligibility and waitlist criteria.
General Community Affordable Housing (55 Units)
These homes are for local households earning up to 60% of Area Median Income (AMI) and are not subsidized in the same way as PSH or PBV units.
Estimated rent ranges:
Studio and 1 bedroom units: will be subsidized with PSH and PBV
2-bedroom: $1,000 – $1,050/month
3-bedroom: $1,150 – $1,200/month
Final rents may adjust slightly based on annual HUD updates and utility allowances.
Applications for these units will be released this summer by Cascade Management, along with final rent confirmations.
More Than Housing — A System That Works Together
What makes this development different is how everything connects.
This isn’t just about adding units—it’s about building a functioning housing system:
On-site services through Coos Health & Wellness
Resident services provided by the Housing Authority.
Permanent Supportive Housing for those exiting homelessness
Voucher-supported housing for very low-income households
Affordable units for local working families
Each piece plays a role. Together, they create pathways—not just placements.
What This Means for the South Coast
For decades, our region hasn’t seen housing developed at this scale. North Bend Family Housing Phase I changes that.
It represents:
New, high-quality housing
A mix of affordability levels
A coordinated system of care and support
A model for how communities can move forward
This is what progress looks like.
Not just plans. Not just conversations.
Housing you can see—and housing people can actually live in.
By Matthew Vorderstrasse, M.A., PHM- Executive Director