Section 8 in Polk County, OR
765 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Polk County, 61% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Polk 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) | $1,181 | $1,063 to $1,299 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,201 | $1,081 to $1,321 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,560 | $1,404 to $1,716 |
| 3-bedroom | $2,159 | $1,943 to $2,375 |
| 4-bedroom | $2,338 | $2,104 to $2,572 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Polk County covers up to $1,560 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,404 to $1,716.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Polk County?
No. Oregon law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Polk 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.
Polk County in the Salem metro
Polk County is one of the counties inside the Salem, OR core-based statistical area. The metro-level view aggregates voucher activity across every housing authority in the CBSA.
See Salem metro rent limits and PHA breakdown →Housing authorities serving Polk 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 and Urban Renewal Agency of Polk County
Dallas · PHA code OR008
765 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Polk County
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Other Oregon counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 87,600 · FIPS 41053.