This Saturday, the Salem Housing Authority’s waiting lists for five affordable apartment complexes in Salem will open for the first time in months.  All properties limit tenants to an income of no more than $38,400 a year for an individual or $49,320 for a family of four. Some have lower income limits, and some require applicants to have a disability to meet other criteria. Tenants at the apartments generally pay no more than 30% of their monthly income on rent. The apartments range in size, able to house families between one and nine people.The waitlists will be open for applications starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26. They will close on Sunday, Nov. 17, at 11:59 p.m.  To apply, visit the Salem Housing Authority’s website. There are also paper applications available on request by contacting the Salem Housing Authority by email at [email protected] or by calling 503-588-6368. The office, at 360 Church St. S.E., is open between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, and closed for lunch between noon and 1 p.m. Applicants will be placed on the list in the order their application is received, spokeswoman Sarah Murray said. People can apply to multiple properties by entering their information once then selecting multiple properties when prompted at the end of the application process.  The Salem Housing Authority opens waitlists for specific properties when it determines there are too few applicants remaining to move into apartments they expect to become available over the next two years, Murray said.  The Housing Authority last took applicants for several of its properties in May.Typically, people spend between 18 months and five years on the waitlist depending on unit turnover and availability, Murray said. While waiting, she said it’s important to keep their information with the Salem Housing Authority up to date.“That is the most important thing to make sure that they get notified,” she said. Below, learn more about which apartments are opening waitlists on Saturday, and their requirements.The annual income limits referred to below can be found on this chart. On the chart, AMI stands for area median income, which is established by the federal department of Housing and Urban Development. A chart of income limits annual income limits to apply for Salem Housing Authority waitlists. (Courtesy/ Salem Housing Authority) Englewood EastRequirements: Head of household, co-head or spouse must be a disabled person. Must make 50% or below of the area median income. About: 1-bedroom apartments that can house between one and three people, and 2-bedroom apartments that can house between two and five people. Rent is subsidized by a federal program that supports elderly tenants. The apartments are operated by the Salem Housing Authority.Brush College and Meadowlark Village Requirements: Must make at or below 60% of the area median income. About: 1-bedroom apartments housing between one and three people, and 4-bedroom apartments that house between four and nine people. Some apartments have accessible features, and they will be offered first to applicants with verified need for them. The apartments, operated by the Salem Housing Authority, offer rental assistance with federal money. Livingston and Northgate Village Requirements: Must make below 60% of the area median income.  About: 1-bedroom apartments for between one and three people, and 4-bedroom apartments for between four and nine people. Some apartments have accessible features, and they will be offered first to applicants with verified need for them. The apartments, operated by the Salem Housing Authority, offer rental assistance with federal money.Southfair Requirements: Must make at or below 50% of the area median income.About: 2-bedroom apartments for between two and five people, and 3-bedroom apartments for between three and seven people. The apartments are run by the Salem Housing Authority. Residents will pay about 30% of their monthly income for rent and utilities, which are subsidized through Section 8 Project-Based Vouchers, which come with the apartment. Mahonia Crossing Requirements: Tenants must be over 62 years old, making 50% or below the area median income. Preference will be given to local homeless people referred through an assessment with a service provider like ARCHES or Church at the Park. See a list of local places to get assessed here. About: 1-bedroom units, offering reduced rent through federal vouchers. The apartments are operated by Mahonia Crossing, and Salem Housing Authority provides rental assistance. How affordable housing takes shape in Salem Contact reporter Abbey McDonald: [email protected] or 503-575-1251. A MOMENT MORE, PLEASE– If you found this story useful, consider subscribing to Salem Reporter if you don’t already. Work such as this, done by local professionals, depends on community support from subscribers. Please take a moment and sign up now – easy and secure: SUBSCRIBE. The post Waitlists are opening for several affordable apartment complexes in Salem. Here’s what to know. appeared first on Salem Reporter.