Section 8 · OR

Section 8 rent — Columbia County, OR (FY2026)

How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Columbia County, OR, shown as HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent by bedroom count. The local housing authority sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of this figure, so the actual voucher amount for a unit can be up to 10% above or below it.

Section 8 rent by bedroom

FY2026 Fair Market Rent in Columbia County, OR, and the 90-110% payment standard band the local PHA can set for each bedroom count.

BedroomFY2026 FMRPayment standard (90-110%)
Studio$1,570$1,413 – $1,727
1 Bedroom$1,677$1,509 – $1,845
2 Bedroom$1,922$1,730 – $2,114
3 Bedroom$2,619$2,357 – $2,881
4 Bedroom$3,109$2,798 – $3,420

At a glance

2-Bedroom FMR
$1,922/mo
Payment standard
$1,730 – $2,114
Effective
FY2026

Frequently asked questions

What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Columbia County, OR?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Columbia County is $1,922. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,730 to $2,114 before the tenant's own share.

How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Columbia County?

Each public housing authority chooses a payment standard between 90% and 110% of the county FMR published by HUD. The PHA then pays payment standard minus the tenant's roughly 30% share, capped at the contract rent.

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