Section 8 in Wasco County, OR
1,048 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Wasco County, 64% utilized. 2 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Wasco 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) | $1,281 | $1,153 to $1,409 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,289 | $1,160 to $1,418 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,600 | $1,440 to $1,760 |
| 3-bedroom | $2,225 | $2,003 to $2,448 |
| 4-bedroom | $2,589 | $2,330 to $2,848 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Wasco County covers up to $1,600 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,440 to $1,760.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Wasco County?
No. Oregon law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Wasco 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.
Wasco County in the The Dalles metro
Wasco County is one of the counties inside the The Dalles, OR core-based statistical area. The metro-level view aggregates voucher activity across every housing authority in the CBSA.
See The Dalles metro rent limits and PHA breakdown →Housing authorities serving Wasco 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.
Mid-Columbia Housing Authority
the Dalles · PHA code OR026
689 Section 8 unitsColumbia Gorge Housing Authority
the Dalles · PHA code WA013
359 Section 8 units
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Other Oregon counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 26,639 · FIPS 41065.