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

In the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,688 per month. A housing authority usually sets its Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,519 to $1,857 in gross rent before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Fair Market Rents in Eugene?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro, by bedroom size: studio $1,223, 1-bedroom $1,286, 2-bedroom $1,688, 3-bedroom $2,348, 4-bedroom $2,832. Section 8 payment standards are based on these figures.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Eugene?

Section 8 in Eugene is administered by Housing Authority & Comm Svcs of Lane Co. 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 Eugene, OR, OR: Rent Limits and Housing Authorities

Eugene-Springfield, 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)

$1,688

HUD

Active vouchers

3,490

90% 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)	$1,223	$1,101 to $1,345
1-bedroom	$1,286	$1,157 to $1,415
2-bedroom	$1,688	$1,519 to $1,857
3-bedroom	$2,348	$2,113 to $2,583
4-bedroom	$2,832	$2,549 to $3,115

Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Eugene covers up to $1,688 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,519 to $1,857.

Voucher demand in this metro

Active vouchers

3,490

Occupied

3,139

Utilization

90%

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 Eugene

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

Housing Authority & Comm Svcs of Lane Co
Eugene , OR · OR006 · 3,490 HCV units
Status unknown
5416823755

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Eugene, OR?

No. Oregon law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Eugene, 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 Eugene metro

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

Lane County

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Eugene?: In the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,688 per month. A housing authority usually sets its Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,519 to $1,857 in gross rent before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Fair Market Rents in Eugene?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro, by bedroom size: studio $1,223, 1-bedroom $1,286, 2-bedroom $1,688, 3-bedroom $2,348, 4-bedroom $2,832. Section 8 payment standards are based on these figures.
How do I apply for Section 8 in Eugene?: Section 8 in Eugene is administered by Housing Authority & Comm Svcs of Lane Co. 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 Eugene

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.