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

In the Bend, OR metro, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,229 per month. A housing authority usually sets its Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,106 to $1,352 in gross rent before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Fair Market Rents in Bend?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Bend, OR metro, by bedroom size: studio $939, 1-bedroom $945, 2-bedroom $1,229, 3-bedroom $1,709, 4-bedroom $1,867. Section 8 payment standards are based on these figures.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Bend?

Section 8 in Bend is administered by Central Oregon Regional 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 Bend, OR, OR: Rent Limits and Housing Authorities

Bend, 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)

$1,229

HUD

Active vouchers

1,380

87% 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)	$939	$845 to $1,033
1-bedroom	$945	$851 to $1,040
2-bedroom	$1,229	$1,106 to $1,352
3-bedroom	$1,709	$1,538 to $1,880
4-bedroom	$1,867	$1,680 to $2,054

Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Bend covers up to $1,229 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,106 to $1,352.

Voucher demand in this metro

Active vouchers

1,380

Occupied

1,207

Utilization

87%

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 Bend

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

Central Oregon Regional Housing Authority
Redmond , OR · OR034 · 1,380 HCV units
Status unknown
5419231018

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Bend, OR?

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

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

Deschutes County

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Bend?: In the Bend, OR metro, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,229 per month. A housing authority usually sets its Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,106 to $1,352 in gross rent before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Fair Market Rents in Bend?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Bend, OR metro, by bedroom size: studio $939, 1-bedroom $945, 2-bedroom $1,229, 3-bedroom $1,709, 4-bedroom $1,867. Section 8 payment standards are based on these figures.
How do I apply for Section 8 in Bend?: Section 8 in Bend is administered by Central Oregon Regional 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 Bend

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.