Columbia County, OR
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,570/mo | $1,413 – $1,727/mo |
| 1 BR | $1,677/mo | $1,509 – $1,845/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,922/mo | $1,730 – $2,114/mo |
| 3 BR | $2,619/mo | $2,357 – $2,881/mo |
| 4 BR | $3,109/mo | $2,798 – $3,420/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Columbia County, OR (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Columbia County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Finding the housing authority
We don't have a housing authority on file for Columbia County yet. Use the Housing Authority Finder with a local ZIP code to locate the agency that administers vouchers here.
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Columbia County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $44,950 |
| 2 people | $51,350 |
| 3 people | $57,750 |
| 4 people | $64,150 |
| 5 people | $69,300 |
| 6 people | $74,450 |
| 7 people | $79,550 |
| 8 people | $84,700 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Columbia County
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
BROADLEAF ARBOR (FKA ST HELENS APARTMENTS)
2250 GABLE ROAD, ST. HELENS, OR, 97051238 income-restricted units of 239 total66 1BR, 96 2BR, 71 3BRBuilt 20249% LIHTCCompliance through ~2054SOLHAVN APTS
500 SW BELAIR DR, CLATSKANIE, OR, 9701657 income-restricted units24 1BR, 33 2BRBuilt 20054% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035COLUMBIA PARK
47 W SEVENTH ST, RAINIER, OR, 9704827 income-restricted units of 28 total18 1BR, 10 2BRBuilt 20034% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033FOREST PARK APTS
2545 COLUMBIA BLVD, ST HELENS, OR, 9705180 income-restricted unitsBuilt 19999% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029BLUE HERON HOLLOW
600 CALIFORNIA AVE, VERNONIA, OR, 9706426 income-restricted unitsBuilt 19974% LIHTCCompliance through ~2027GABLE PARK
2544 GABLE RD, ST HELENS, OR, 9705132 income-restricted unitsBuilt 19954% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
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