How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Albany?

In the Albany, OR metro, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,695 per month. A housing authority usually sets its Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,526 to $1,865 in gross rent before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Fair Market Rents in Albany?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Albany, OR metro, by bedroom size: studio $1,169, 1-bedroom $1,396, 2-bedroom $1,695, 3-bedroom $2,294, 4-bedroom $2,662. Section 8 payment standards are based on these figures.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Albany?

Section 8 in Albany is administered by Linn-Benton Housing Authority. Apply through the authority whose jurisdiction covers the address, as each runs its own waitlist. Once you have a voucher, search voucher-friendly units and apply on VoucherMatch.

Section 8 in Albany, OR, OR: Rent Limits and Housing Authorities

Albany, OR metro area. FY2026 Fair Market Rents, active voucher counts, the housing authorities that run the program here, and whether landlords can legally refuse a voucher. Every figure comes straight from HUD data.

2-bedroom FMR (FY2026)

$1,695

HUD

Active vouchers

2,808

89% utilized

Housing authorities

serving this metro

Voucher protection

Protected

Fair Market Rent by bedroom count

HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards, the amount a PHA actually pays, are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at each PHA's discretion.

Bedrooms	FMR	Payment standard (90 to 110%)
Efficiency (studio)	$1,169	$1,052 to $1,286
1-bedroom	$1,396	$1,256 to $1,536
2-bedroom	$1,695	$1,526 to $1,865
3-bedroom	$2,294	$2,065 to $2,523
4-bedroom	$2,662	$2,396 to $2,928

Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Albany covers up to $1,695 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,526 to $1,865.

Voucher demand in this metro

Active vouchers

2,808

Occupied

2,499

Utilization

89%

Aggregated from HUD Public Housing Authority data (FY2026). High utilization means most vouchers issued here are already placed in a unit, so landlords who accept vouchers fill vacancies from a deep, reliable applicant pool.

Housing authorities serving Albany

1 PHA administer vouchers in this metro. Apply with (or contact) the PHA that covers the specific address.

Linn-Benton Housing Authority
Albany , OR · OR019 · 2,808 HCV units
Status unknown
5419264497

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Albany, OR?

No. Oregon law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Albany, OR. If you were turned away for having a voucher, that refusal may be illegal.

Oregon bans SOI discrimination statewide. Landlords cannot refuse Section 8 or SSI applicants.

Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.

Counties in the Albany metro

County pages show the local voucher count, the housing authorities that serve it, and ZIP-level rent limits where HUD publishes them.

Linn County

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Albany?: In the Albany, OR metro, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,695 per month. A housing authority usually sets its Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,526 to $1,865 in gross rent before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Fair Market Rents in Albany?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Albany, OR metro, by bedroom size: studio $1,169, 1-bedroom $1,396, 2-bedroom $1,695, 3-bedroom $2,294, 4-bedroom $2,662. Section 8 payment standards are based on these figures.
How do I apply for Section 8 in Albany?: Section 8 in Albany is administered by Linn-Benton Housing Authority. Apply through the authority whose jurisdiction covers the address, as each runs its own waitlist. Once you have a voucher, search voucher-friendly units and apply on VoucherMatch.

Find Section 8 apartments in Albany

VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. Landlords: listings here reach applicants whose voucher already covers the rent above.

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Rent limits from HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rent data. Investor running the numbers? The RentalCalcs voucher analyzer uses this same dataset.