Polk 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 | $1,181/mo | $1,063 – $1,299/mo |
| 1 BR | $1,201/mo | $1,081 – $1,321/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,560/mo | $1,404 – $1,716/mo |
| 3 BR | $2,159/mo | $1,943 – $2,375/mo |
| 4 BR | $2,338/mo | $2,104 – $2,572/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Polk County, OR (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Polk County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Polk County
- Housing and Urban Renewal Agency of Polk County
204 SW Walnut Ave, Dallas, OR, 97338 · 5036238387
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Polk 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 | $35,650 |
| 2 people | $40,750 |
| 3 people | $45,850 |
| 4 people | $50,900 |
| 5 people | $55,000 |
| 6 people | $59,050 |
| 7 people | $63,150 |
| 8 people | $67,200 |
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 Polk 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.
SHA RAD GROUP I BRUSH COLLEGE VILLAGE AND MEADOWLARK VILLAGE
1560-1598 BRUSH COLLEGE RD NW 4921-4979 SUNNYSIDE ROAD SE, SALEM, OR, 9730454 income-restricted units of 55 total4 1BR, 4 2BR, 37 3BR, 10 4BR+Built 20219% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051COLONIA AMISTAD
30 S GUN CLUB RD, INDEPENDENCE, OR, 9735137 income-restricted units of 38 total15 2BR, 19 3BR, 4 4BR+Built 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037RICKREALL CREEK TOWNHOMES
277 SW WALNUT AVE, DALLAS, OR, 9733836 income-restricted units16 2BR, 20 3BRBuilt 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037WOODBRIDGE MEADOWS
288 SE DIMICK ST, DALLAS, OR, 9733840 income-restricted units19 2BR, 21 3BRBuilt 20024% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032FRANKLIN PLACE APTS
317 ECOLS ST S, MONMOUTH, OR, 9736134 income-restricted units17 1BR, 14 2BR, 3 3BRBuilt 19924% LIHTCCompliance through ~2022
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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