Linn 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 | $1,169/mo | $1,052 – $1,286/mo |
| 1 BR | $1,396/mo | $1,256 – $1,536/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,695/mo | $1,526 – $1,865/mo |
| 3 BR | $2,294/mo | $2,065 – $2,523/mo |
| 4 BR | $2,662/mo | $2,396 – $2,928/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Linn County, OR (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Linn County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Linn County
- Linn-Benton Housing Authority
1250 Queen Ave SE, Albany, OR, 97322 · 5419264497
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Linn 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 | $34,600 |
| 2 people | $39,550 |
| 3 people | $44,500 |
| 4 people | $49,400 |
| 5 people | $53,400 |
| 6 people | $57,350 |
| 7 people | $61,300 |
| 8 people | $65,250 |
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 Linn 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.
COLONIA PAZ II
500 WELDWOOD DRIVE, LEBANON, OR, 97355116 income-restricted units12 studio, 36 1BR, 37 2BR, 31 3BRBuilt 20239% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053APPLEGATE LANDING
1875 STOLTZ HILL ROAD, LEBANON, OR, 9735531 income-restricted units of 48 total6 studio, 18 1BR, 18 2BR, 6 3BRBuilt 20214% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051WOODWIND FKA WOODLAND SQUARE
1415 SALEM AVE SE, ALBANY, OR, 9732154 income-restricted units9 2BR, 36 3BR, 6 4BR+Built 20154% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045LINNHAVEN APTS
1220 23RD AVE, SWEET HOME, OR, 9738650 income-restricted units of 51 total6 studio, 28 1BR, 16 2BR, 1 3BRBuilt 2010Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2040RIVER VIEW PLACE APTS
635 THIRD AVE SW, ALBANY, OR, 9732140 income-restricted units4 studio, 28 1BR, 8 2BRBuilt 2009Compliance through ~2039QUEEN ANNE APTS
142 E ELMORE ST, LEBANON, OR, 9735598 income-restricted units24 1BR, 66 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20089% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038PARK MANOR - OREGON 1
42 MARKET ST, LEBANON, OR, 9735540 income-restricted units10 1BR, 20 2BR, 10 3BRBuilt 20069% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036STILLWATER
1811 S SECOND ST, LEBANON, OR, 9735540 income-restricted units36 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 20054% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035CLAYTON MEADOWS SENIOR APTS
2080 QUEEN AVE SE, ALBANY, OR, 9732249 income-restricted units of 50 total32 1BR, 18 2BRBuilt 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031SONGBIRD VILLAGE
215 21ST ST SE, ALBANY, OR, 9732248 income-restricted units8 1BR, 13 2BR, 5 3BR, 18 4BR+Built 20004% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030AMES CREEK COURT
1815 AMES CREEK RD, SWEET HOME, OR, 9738616 income-restricted units of 31 total28 1BR, 3 2BRBuilt 19994% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029CASCADIA VILLAGE APTS
1241 23RD AVE, SWEET HOME, OR, 9738632 income-restricted units8 1BR, 16 2BR, 7 3BRBuilt 19994% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029OAK PLAZA APTS
1265 SALEM AVE SE, ALBANY, OR, 9732120 income-restricted units4 studio, 16 1BRBuilt 19999% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029SOMMERVILLE PLACE APTS
885 SOMMERVILLE LOOP, HARRISBURG, OR, 9744628 income-restricted units10 2BR, 18 3BRBuilt 19984% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028BROOKLAWN APTS
2070 QUEEN AVE SW, ALBANY, OR, 9732179 income-restricted units12 1BR, 39 2BR, 28 3BRBuilt 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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