Section 8 in Corvallis, OR, OR: Rent Limits and Housing Authorities
Corvallis, 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.
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) | $1,350 | $1,215 to $1,485 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,451 | $1,306 to $1,596 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,824 | $1,642 to $2,006 |
| 3-bedroom | $2,537 | $2,283 to $2,791 |
| 4-bedroom | $2,862 | $2,576 to $3,148 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Corvallis covers up to $1,824 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,642 to $2,006.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Corvallis, OR?
No. Oregon law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Corvallis, 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Corvallis?
- In the Corvallis, OR metro, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,824 per month. A housing authority usually sets its Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,642 to $2,006 in gross rent before the tenant's utility allowance.
- What are the FY2026 Fair Market Rents in Corvallis?
- HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Corvallis, OR metro, by bedroom size: studio $1,350, 1-bedroom $1,451, 2-bedroom $1,824, 3-bedroom $2,537, 4-bedroom $2,862. Section 8 payment standards are based on these figures.
Find Section 8 apartments in Corvallis
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Other Section 8 markets in OR
Rent limits from HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rent data. Investor running the numbers? The RentalCalcs voucher analyzer uses this same dataset.