Section 8 in Jackson County, OR
2,488 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Jackson County, 88% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Jackson County (FY2026)
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) | $1,055 | $950 to $1,161 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,229 | $1,106 to $1,352 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,530 | $1,377 to $1,683 |
| 3-bedroom | $2,128 | $1,915 to $2,341 |
| 4-bedroom | $2,514 | $2,263 to $2,765 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Jackson County covers up to $1,530 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,377 to $1,683.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Jackson County?
No. Oregon law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Jackson County. 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.
Jackson County in the Medford metro
Jackson County is one of the counties inside the Medford, OR core-based statistical area. The metro-level view aggregates voucher activity across every housing authority in the CBSA.
See Medford metro rent limits and PHA breakdown →Housing authorities serving Jackson County
Each PHA sets its own payment standard, runs its own waitlist, and does its own inspections. The PHA whose jurisdiction covers a unit's ZIP is the one both tenant and landlord will deal with.
Housing Authority of Jackson County
Medford · PHA code OR015
2,488 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Jackson County
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Other Oregon counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 222,604 · FIPS 41029.