Section 8 in Okanogan County, WA
408 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Okanogan County, 48% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Okanogan 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) | $732 | $659 to $805 |
| 1-bedroom | $828 | $745 to $911 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,043 | $939 to $1,147 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,428 | $1,285 to $1,571 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,559 | $1,403 to $1,715 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Okanogan County covers up to $1,043 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $939 to $1,147.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Okanogan County?
No. Washington law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Okanogan County. If you were turned away for having a voucher, that refusal may be illegal.
Washington HB 2578 (2018) bans SOI discrimination. Reasonable "screening" restrictions apply only to your share of rent.
Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Housing authorities serving Okanogan 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 Okanogan County
Omak · PHA code WA071
408 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Okanogan County
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Other Washington counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 42,336 · FIPS 53047.