Section 8 in Multnomah County, OR
12,474 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Multnomah County, 92% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Multnomah 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) | $1,570 | $1,413 to $1,727 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,677 | $1,509 to $1,845 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,922 | $1,730 to $2,114 |
| 3-bedroom | $2,619 | $2,357 to $2,881 |
| 4-bedroom | $3,109 | $2,798 to $3,420 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Multnomah County covers up to $1,922 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,730 to $2,114.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Multnomah County?
No. Oregon law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Multnomah 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.
Multnomah County in the Portland metro
Multnomah County is one of the counties inside the Portland, OR core-based statistical area. The metro-level view aggregates voucher activity across every housing authority in the CBSA.
See Portland metro rent limits and PHA breakdown →Housing authorities serving Multnomah 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 Portland
Portland · PHA code OR002
12,474 Section 8 units
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Other Oregon counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 808,098 · FIPS 41051.