Section 8 · OR

Section 8 rent — Jefferson County, OR (FY2026)

How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, OR, and the 90-110% payment standard band the local PHA can set for each bedroom count.

BedroomFY2026 FMRPayment standard (90-110%)
Studio$939$845 – $1,033
1 Bedroom$945$851 – $1,040
2 Bedroom$1,229$1,106 – $1,352
3 Bedroom$1,709$1,538 – $1,880
4 Bedroom$1,867$1,680 – $2,054

At a glance

2-Bedroom FMR
$1,229/mo
Payment standard
$1,106 – $1,352
Effective
FY2026

Frequently asked questions

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

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Jefferson County is $1,229. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,106 to $1,352 before the tenant's own share.

How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Jefferson 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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