Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Marion County, Oregon
Marion County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,692 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,414 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $32.54 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,692
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- About the same as in Oregon
- Typical rent
- $1,414
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 7% less than in Oregon
- Wage needed
- $32.54
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $67,680 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 54%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 2% more than in Oregon
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Marion County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Marion County was $1,615 a month in September 2026: about the same as 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,285 | $24.71 | $51,400 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,294 | $24.88 | $51,760 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,692 | $32.54 | $67,680 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,341 | $45.02 | $93,640 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,564 | $49.31 | $102,560 |
HUD area: Salem, OR MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 35 ZIP codes in Marion County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,480 in 97373 to $2,110 in 97325. 22 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,692).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 97002 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $1,470 | $1,510 | $1,910 | $2,630 | $2,940 |
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| 97002 | Salem, OR | $1,470 | $1,510 | $1,910 | $2,630 | $2,940 |
| 97020 | Salem, OR | $1,460 | $1,490 | $1,900 | $2,610 | $2,910 |
| 97026 | Salem, OR | $1,540 | $1,550 | $2,030 | $2,810 | $3,080 |
| 97032 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $1,420 | $1,510 | $1,790 | $2,480 | $2,800 |
| 97032 | Salem, OR | $1,420 | $1,510 | $1,790 | $2,480 | $2,800 |
| 97071 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $1,420 | $1,510 | $1,750 | $2,420 | $2,800 |
| 97071 | Salem, OR | $1,420 | $1,510 | $1,750 | $2,420 | $2,800 |
| 97137 | Salem, OR | $1,400 | $1,410 | $1,840 | $2,550 | $2,790 |
| 97301 | Salem, OR | $1,220 | $1,230 | $1,610 | $2,230 | $2,440 |
| 97302 | Salem, OR | $1,230 | $1,240 | $1,620 | $2,240 | $2,450 |
| 97303 | Salem, OR | $1,280 | $1,280 | $1,680 | $2,320 | $2,550 |
| 97305 | Salem, OR | $1,340 | $1,350 | $1,760 | $2,440 | $2,670 |
| 97306 | Salem, OR | $1,430 | $1,440 | $1,880 | $2,600 | $2,850 |
| 97310 | Salem, OR | $1,290 | $1,300 | $1,700 | $2,360 | $2,580 |
| 97317 | Salem, OR | $1,340 | $1,350 | $1,760 | $2,440 | $2,670 |
| 97325 | Salem, OR | $1,600 | $1,610 | $2,110 | $2,920 | $3,200 |
| 97342 | Salem, OR | $1,260 | $1,390 | $1,730 | $2,380 | $2,680 |
| 97346 | Albany, OR | $1,100 | $1,260 | $1,530 | $2,080 | $2,400 |
| 97346 | Salem, OR | $1,100 | $1,260 | $1,530 | $2,080 | $2,400 |
| 97352 | Albany, OR | $1,130 | $1,260 | $1,530 | $2,070 | $2,400 |
| 97352 | Salem, OR | $1,130 | $1,260 | $1,530 | $2,070 | $2,400 |
| 97358 | Albany, OR | $1,150 | $1,300 | $1,620 | $2,230 | $2,490 |
| 97358 | Salem, OR | $1,150 | $1,300 | $1,620 | $2,230 | $2,490 |
| 97362 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $1,420 | $1,510 | $1,730 | $2,360 | $2,800 |
| 97362 | Salem, OR | $1,420 | $1,510 | $1,730 | $2,360 | $2,800 |
| 97373 | Salem, OR | $1,120 | $1,130 | $1,480 | $2,050 | $2,240 |
| 97375 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $1,440 | $1,510 | $1,830 | $2,500 | $2,880 |
| 97375 | Salem, OR | $1,440 | $1,510 | $1,830 | $2,500 | $2,880 |
| 97381 | Salem, OR | $1,460 | $1,470 | $1,920 | $2,660 | $2,910 |
| 97383 | Albany, OR | $1,120 | $1,260 | $1,530 | $2,070 | $2,400 |
| 97383 | Salem, OR | $1,120 | $1,260 | $1,530 | $2,070 | $2,400 |
| 97384 | Salem, OR | $1,290 | $1,300 | $1,700 | $2,350 | $2,580 |
| 97385 | Salem, OR | $1,460 | $1,470 | $1,920 | $2,660 | $2,910 |
| 97392 | Salem, OR | $1,160 | $1,170 | $1,530 | $2,120 | $2,320 |
- 97002 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $1,910$2,630
- 97002 · Salem, OR $1,910$2,630
- 97020 · Salem, OR $1,900$2,610
- 97026 · Salem, OR $2,030$2,810
- 97032 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $1,790$2,480
- 97032 · Salem, OR $1,790$2,480
- 97071 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $1,750$2,420
- 97071 · Salem, OR $1,750$2,420
- 97137 · Salem, OR $1,840$2,550
- 97301 · Salem, OR $1,610$2,230
- 97302 · Salem, OR $1,620$2,240
- 97303 · Salem, OR $1,680$2,320
- 97305 · Salem, OR $1,760$2,440
- 97306 · Salem, OR $1,880$2,600
- 97310 · Salem, OR $1,700$2,360
- 97317 · Salem, OR $1,760$2,440
- 97325 · Salem, OR $2,110$2,920
- 97342 · Salem, OR $1,730$2,380
- 97346 · Albany, OR $1,530$2,080
- 97346 · Salem, OR $1,530$2,080
- 97352 · Albany, OR $1,530$2,070
- 97352 · Salem, OR $1,530$2,070
- 97358 · Albany, OR $1,620$2,230
- 97358 · Salem, OR $1,620$2,230
- 97362 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $1,730$2,360
- 97362 · Salem, OR $1,730$2,360
- 97373 · Salem, OR $1,480$2,050
- 97375 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $1,830$2,500
- 97375 · Salem, OR $1,830$2,500
- 97381 · Salem, OR $1,920$2,660
- 97383 · Albany, OR $1,530$2,070
- 97383 · Salem, OR $1,530$2,070
- 97384 · Salem, OR $1,700$2,350
- 97385 · Salem, OR $1,920$2,660
- 97392 · Salem, OR $1,530$2,120
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Marion County, 54% of renter households are in that position; in Oregon, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
54%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
47,816 households rent in Marion County
- Spend half or more of their income 28%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 26%
- Spend less than 30% 46%
Compared with the state and the country
- Marion 54%
- Oregon 52%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Marion County
HUD lists 55 properties with homes for low-income households in Marion County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 32
- HUD-assisted
- 28
- public housing
- 1
2,957 homes in all; 2,748 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Beaver State Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 455 W Marquam St, Mount Angel 97362 239 homes, 234 low-income · 1 bd: 73 · 2 bd: 148 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2011 · For families
- Orchard Park Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 4100 Kacey Cir NE, Salem 97305 224 low-income homes · 1 bd: 64 · 2 bd: 96 · 3 bd: 64 · In service since 1993 · For people with disabilities, families
- Cornerstone Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 3350 Portland Rd NE, Salem 97301 180 homes, 177 low-income · Studio: 12 · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 96 · 3 bd: 48 · In service since 2019
- Village East Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 108 Village East Way SE, Salem 97317 112 low-income homes · 2 bd: 80 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 1993
- Robert Lindsey Tower Site 1 Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 370 Church St SE, Salem 97301 108 low-income homes · 2 bd: 62 · 3 bd: 30 · 4 bd: 16 · In service since 2014 · For older adults, families · (503) 587-4807
- Lancaster Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 4510 N Newcastle Cir NE, Salem 97305 104 low-income homes · 2 bd: 72 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 1992 · For people with disabilities, families
- Parkway Village Apts - Salem Tax credit (LIHTC) 3143 7th Pl NE, Salem 97303 124 homes, 100 low-income · 2 bd: 78 · 3 bd: 46 · In service since 1997 · For families
- Fairhaven Gardens HUD-assisted 3417 Hadley St NE, Salem 97301 87 homes, 86 low-income · For families · (503) 585-2627
- Nuevo Amanecer IV Tax credit (LIHTC) 1300 N 2nd St, Woodburn 97071 80 low-income homes · 1 bd: 5 · 2 bd: 14 · 3 bd: 21 · In service since 2013
- 11-9 Scattered Sites Public housing 1453 Salishan St SE, Salem 97302 79 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Salem · Homes at several sites · (503) 588-6368
- Parkway West Tax credit (LIHTC) 3103 7th Pl NE, Salem 97303 78 low-income homes · 3 bd: 48 · 4 bd: 30 · In service since 2014 · For families
- Jason Lee Manor HUD-assisted 1551 Center St NE, Salem 97301 75 low-income homes · For older adults · (503) 339-7876
- Providence Place HUD-assisted 3524 Fisher Rd NE, Salem 97305 67 homes, 66 low-income · For older adults · (503) 363-9640
- Salem Manor HUD-assisted 4099 Market St NE, Salem 97301 65 homes, 64 low-income · For families · (503) 362-6391
- Southview Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 375 Fairview Ave SE, Salem 97302 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 60 · In service since 1993 · For older adults
- Hazedel Seniors Tax credit (LIHTC) 905 Carol St, Woodburn 97071 60 homes, 58 low-income · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 2006 · For older adults
- Englewood West Tax credit (LIHTC) 1068 Park Ave NE, Salem 97301 54 low-income homes · 1 bd: 54 · In service since 1992 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Salem Housing Rad Preservation 4 HUD-assisted 2903 Hawthorne Ave NE, Salem 97301 54 low-income homes · For families · (503) 588-6368
- Wood Park Terrace Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1035 Park Ave, Woodburn 97071 52 homes, 51 low-income · 2 bd: 26 · 3 bd: 25 · In service since 2000 · For families
- Wolf Ridge Tax credit (LIHTC) 1301 E Santiam St, Stayton 97383 51 low-income homes · 2 bd: 27 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 1998 · For families
- Englewood East HUD-assisted 3144 Tess Ave NE, Salem 97301 50 low-income homes · For older adults · (503) 373-3814
- Nuevo Amanecer I Tax credit (LIHTC) 1274 5th St, Woodburn 97071 50 low-income homes · 2 bd: 15 · 3 bd: 25 · 4 bd: 10 · In service since 2009
- Colonia Libertad Tax credit (LIHTC) 2910 Saddle Club St SE, Salem 97317 48 homes, 47 low-income · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 16 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Fischer Court I HUD-assisted 1810 32nd Pl NE, Salem 97301 48 homes, 47 low-income · For older adults · (503) 584-1126
- Campus Court Apartments HUD-assisted 4169 Campus Loop NE, Salem 97305 47 low-income homes · For families · (503) 390-3629
- Parkway East Apts Site 2 Tax credit (LIHTC) 3147 7th Pl NE, Salem 97303 46 low-income homes · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2014
- Nuevo Amanecer II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1274 5th St, Woodburn 97071 40 low-income homes · 2 bd: 8 · 3 bd: 26 · 4 bd: 6 · In service since 2009
- Capitol Plaza Apartments HUD-assisted 1165 Chemeketa St NE, Salem 97301 36 homes, 35 low-income · For older adults · (503) 363-4707
- Spruce Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 830 N Pershing St, Mount Angel 97362 34 low-income homes · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 18 · 3 bd: 14 · In service since 2002 · For families
- Southfair Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1901 Fairgrounds Rd NE, Salem 97301 40 homes, 32 low-income · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2000 · For families · (503) 390-8008
- Oak Park Village HUD-assisted 1011 N 10th Ave, Stayton 97383 32 low-income homes · For older adults · (503) 373-4470
- Stayton Elder Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 660 W Ida St, Stayton 97383 32 low-income homes · 1 bd: 21 · 2 bd: 11 · In service since 1998 · For older adults
- Sunnyslope Manor HUD-assisted 1000 Cunningham Ln S, Salem 97302 50 homes, 31 low-income · For families · (503) 364-5065
- Mill Creek Meadows Tax credit (LIHTC) 200 25th St NE, Salem 97301 31 low-income homes · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 22 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 2009 · For people with disabilities, families
- Park Avenue Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1469 Park Ave, Woodburn 97071 26 low-income homes · 2 bd: 14 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2009 · For families · (503) 981-3388
- Four Oaks Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1083 23rd St SE, Salem 97301 24 low-income homes · Studio: 12 · 1 bd: 12 · In service since 2003 · For older adults · (541) 687-5820
- Wallerwood Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1134 Waller St SE, Salem 97302 22 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 2003 · For older adults, people with disabilities · (541) 687-5820
- Bluffs at Ratcliff Tax credit (LIHTC) 3202 Bluff Ave SE, Salem 97302 20 low-income homes · 2 bd: 20 · In service since 2015 · For older adults
- Bluffs at Ratcliff HUD-assisted 3202A Bluff Ave SE, Salem 97302 20 low-income homes · For older adults · (503) 910-0688
- Hollister Apartments HUD-assisted 315 W Hollister St, Stayton 97383 20 low-income homes · For families · (503) 767-4543
- Burnwood Manor HUD-assisted 601 Young St, Woodburn 97071 28 homes, 18 low-income · For families · (503) 981-8614
- Fischer Court II HUD-assisted 3312 Sunnyview Rd NE, Salem 97301 16 low-income homes · For older adults · (503) 585-0800
- Hazel Court Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 549 Hazel St, Jefferson 97352 16 low-income homes · Studio: 8 · 1 bd: 8 · In service since 2003 · For older adults, people with disabilities · (541) 687-5820
- Highland Station Tax credit (LIHTC) 1262 Highland Ave NE, Salem 97301 16 low-income homes · 2 bd: 10 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2006 · For people with disabilities, families
- Stayton Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 820 N 3rd Ave, Stayton 97383 16 low-income homes · Studio: 8 · 1 bd: 8 · In service since 2003 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Stayton Manor HUD-assisted 830 N 3rd Ave, Stayton 97383 16 low-income homes · For older adults · (541) 687-5820
- Highland Manor HUD-assisted 1217 Highland Ave NE, Salem 97301 16 homes, 12 low-income · For older adults · (503) 551-3533
- Evergreen Court Apartments HUD-assisted 426 Union St, Jefferson 97352 12 low-income homes · For families · (503) 373-4470
- Oak Hill Apartments HUD-assisted Oak Hill Apartments, Salem 97302 56 homes, 11 low-income · For families · (503) 363-8633
- Briarwood Manor HUD-assisted 643 Manbrin Dr NE, Keizer 97303 10 low-income homes · For older adults · (503) 802-3600
- Highland Manor Annex Tax credit (LIHTC) 1237 Highland Ave NE, Salem 97301 4 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · In service since 1993 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Robert Lindsey Tower/Parkway East Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3163 7th Pl NE, Salem 97303 43 homes
- Cascade Valley - Beaver State Tax credit (LIHTC) 455 W Marquam St, Mount Angel 97362 39 homes
- Oregon Housing and Community Service Dept. HUD-assisted 725 Summer St NE, Salem 97301
- Oregon Housing and Community Services HUD-assisted 725 Summer St NE, Salem 97301 (503) 986-2000
6 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Marion County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 2 agencies serve in Marion County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,400 | $35,650 | $57,050 |
| 2 people | $24,450 | $40,750 | $65,200 |
| 3 people | $27,500 | $45,850 | $73,350 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $50,900 | $81,450 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $55,000 | $88,000 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $59,050 | $94,500 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $63,150 | $101,000 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $67,200 | $107,550 |
Area median income: $103,400. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Salem, OR MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,157 – $1,414
- 1 bedroom $1,165 – $1,423
- 2 bedrooms $1,523 – $1,861
- 3 bedrooms $2,107 – $2,575
- 4 bedrooms $2,308 – $2,820
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Housing Authority of the City of Salem Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 3,339 vouchers · 109 public housing units (503) 588-6368 Housing Authority of the City of Salem: NUtz@SalemHousingOR.com
- Marion County Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 1,223 vouchers (503) 798-4170 Marion County Housing Authority: executivedirector@mchaor.org
Housing agencies in Oregon Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Oregon
What Oregon law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- When must they return my deposit?
- 31 days
- ORS 90.300(13)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 10 days
- ORS 90.394(2)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 30 days
- ORS 90.427(3)
- How much notice before a rent increase?
- 7 or 90 days, depending on the case
- ORS 90.323(1)-(2)
- Only a court order can remove youORS 90.375
- Protection from retaliationORS 90.385(1)
- Protection related to immigration statusORS 90.306
Help
Where to get help with rent in Marion County
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$3,384
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,692
- Security deposit
- $1,692
- Total
- $3,384
When you'll have it
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What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Marion County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,285; 1 bedroom: $1,294; 2 bedrooms: $1,692; 3 bedrooms: $2,341; 4 bedrooms: $2,564. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Marion County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,692) without spending more than 30% of income takes $32.54 an hour full time, or $67,680 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Marion County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $50,900 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Marion County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,523 and $1,861 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Marion County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,480 in 97373 to $2,110 in 97325. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Marion County?
HUD lists 55 properties with homes for low-income households in Marion County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Marion County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Marion County, 54% of renter households are in that position; in Oregon, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).