Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Clark County, Washington
Clark County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,878 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,748 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $36.12 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,878
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 8% less than in Washington
- Typical rent
- $1,748
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- About the same as in Washington
- Wage needed
- $36.12
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $75,120 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 51%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 1% more than in Washington
Only here
Renting in Clark County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Clark County has the highest typical rent in its area: $1,748, more than any of its 6 neighboring counties; next is Thurston County ($1,736).
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
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 Clark 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 Clark County was $1,865 a month in September 2026: 0.7% more than 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 | $1,527 | $29.37 | $61,080 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,633 | $31.40 | $65,320 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,878 | $36.12 | $75,120 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,550 | $49.04 | $102,000 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,069 | $59.02 | $122,760 |
HUD area: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA 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 19 ZIP codes in Clark County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,730 in 98601 to $2,250 in 98642. 10 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,878).
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)
| 98601 | Longview-Kelso, WA | $1,420 | $1,510 | $1,730 | $2,360 | $2,800 |
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| 98601 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $1,420 | $1,510 | $1,730 | $2,360 | $2,800 |
| 98604 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $1,420 | $1,510 | $1,730 | $2,360 | $2,830 |
| 98606 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $1,440 | $1,540 | $1,770 | $2,400 | $2,890 |
| 98607 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $1,720 | $1,830 | $2,110 | $2,860 | $3,450 |
| 98629 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $1,780 | $1,900 | $2,190 | $2,970 | $3,580 |
| 98642 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $1,830 | $1,960 | $2,250 | $3,060 | $3,680 |
| 98660 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $1,420 | $1,510 | $1,730 | $2,360 | $2,800 |
| 98661 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $1,420 | $1,510 | $1,730 | $2,360 | $2,800 |
| 98662 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $1,560 | $1,670 | $1,920 | $2,610 | $3,140 |
| 98663 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $1,450 | $1,550 | $1,780 | $2,420 | $2,910 |
| 98664 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $1,480 | $1,580 | $1,820 | $2,470 | $2,970 |
| 98665 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $1,560 | $1,670 | $1,920 | $2,610 | $3,140 |
| 98675 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $1,640 | $1,760 | $2,020 | $2,740 | $3,300 |
| 98682 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $1,470 | $1,570 | $1,810 | $2,460 | $2,960 |
| 98683 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $1,630 | $1,740 | $2,000 | $2,720 | $3,270 |
| 98684 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $1,670 | $1,790 | $2,060 | $2,800 | $3,370 |
| 98685 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $1,630 | $1,750 | $2,010 | $2,730 | $3,280 |
| 98686 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $1,660 | $1,770 | $2,040 | $2,770 | $3,330 |
- 98601 · Longview-Kelso, WA $1,730$2,360
- 98601 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $1,730$2,360
- 98604 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $1,730$2,360
- 98606 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $1,770$2,400
- 98607 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $2,110$2,860
- 98629 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $2,190$2,970
- 98642 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $2,250$3,060
- 98660 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $1,730$2,360
- 98661 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $1,730$2,360
- 98662 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $1,920$2,610
- 98663 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $1,780$2,420
- 98664 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $1,820$2,470
- 98665 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $1,920$2,610
- 98675 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $2,020$2,740
- 98682 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $1,810$2,460
- 98683 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $2,000$2,720
- 98684 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $2,060$2,800
- 98685 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $2,010$2,730
- 98686 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $2,040$2,770
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 Clark County, 51% of renter households are in that position; in Washington, 50%, 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.
51%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
65,952 households rent in Clark County
- Spend half or more of their income 22%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 28%
- Spend less than 30% 49%
Compared with the state and the country
- Clark 51%
- Washington 50%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Clark County
HUD lists 71 properties with homes for low-income households in Clark County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 58
- HUD-assisted
- 19
6,988 homes in all; 6,373 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Springfield Meadows Tax credit (LIHTC) 4317 NE 66th Ave, Vancouver 98661 290 homes, 287 low-income · Studio: 14 · 1 bd: 72 · 2 bd: 99 · 3 bd: 57 · 4 bd: 48 · In service since 2002 · For people with disabilities, families
- Prairie View Apartment Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 12611 NE 99th St, Vancouver 98682 284 homes, 280 low-income · 1 bd: 66 · 2 bd: 152 · 3 bd: 66 · In service since 2008 · For people with disabilities, families
- Prairie View Apt Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 12611 NE 99th St, Vancouver 98682 280 low-income homes · 1 bd: 66 · 2 bd: 150 · 3 bd: 64 · In service since 2008 · For people with disabilities, families
- Parklane Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 10223 NE Notchlog Dr, Vancouver 98685 260 homes, 259 low-income · Studio: 36 · 1 bd: 160 · 2 bd: 64 · In service since 2014
- Central Park Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 1900 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver 98663 249 homes, 248 low-income · Studio: 123 · In service since 1999 · For people with disabilities
- Copper Lane Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 2401 NE Four Seasons Ln, Vancouver 98684 216 homes, 214 low-income · 1 bd: 42 · 2 bd: 126 · 3 bd: 48 · In service since 2016 · For people with disabilities
- Brandt Norwest and Brandt Terrace HUD-assisted 1506 Date St, Vancouver 98661 215 homes, 214 low-income · For older adults
- K West Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 5500 NE Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver 98661 192 homes, 190 low-income · 1 bd: 96 · 2 bd: 72 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Marketplace Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 2900 General Anderson Rd, Vancouver 98661 173 homes, 171 low-income · 1 bd: 47 · 2 bd: 95 · 3 bd: 31 · In service since 1999 · For families
- Cedar Portfolio HUD-assisted 5015 NE 66th Ave, Vancouver 98661 164 low-income homes · For older adults · (360) 993-9594
- Plum Meadows Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1919 W 34th St, Vancouver 98660 162 homes, 161 low-income · Studio: 16 · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 78 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 2004
- Vintage at Vancouver Tax credit (LIHTC) 9001 NE 54th St, Vancouver 98662 154 homes, 153 low-income · 1 bd: 77 · 2 bd: 77 · In service since 2019 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Columbia House HUD-assisted 130 W 24th St, Vancouver 98660 151 low-income homes · For older adults · (360) 694-2501
- Maple Knoll Tax credit (LIHTC) 1824 NE 104th Loop, Vancouver 98686 148 homes, 147 low-income · 2 bd: 147 · In service since 1999
- Esther Short Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 555 W 8th St, Vancouver 98660 160 homes, 139 low-income · 1 bd: 96 · 2 bd: 61 · 3 bd: 3 · In service since 2005
- Skyline Crest Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 500 Omaha Way, Vancouver 98661 137 low-income homes · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 54 · 4 bd: 14 · In service since 2016
- Fort Vancouver Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 4710 Plomondon St, Vancouver 98661 131 homes, 130 low-income · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 33 · 3 bd: 62 · 4 bd: 16 · In service since 2003 · For families · (360) 694-6304
- Quail Run Apts (vancouver) Tax credit (LIHTC) 701 SE 139th Ave, Vancouver 98683 129 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 109 · In service since 2004 · For people with disabilities
- Quail Run Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 701 SE 139th Ave, Vancouver 98683 129 homes, 127 low-income · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 109 · In service since 2004 · For people with disabilities
- 15 West Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 410 W Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver 98660 120 homes, 119 low-income · Studio: 4 · 1 bd: 69 · 2 bd: 41 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2016
- Teal Pointe Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 10405 NE 9th Ave, Vancouver 98685 120 homes, 118 low-income · 1 bd: 51 · 2 bd: 69 · In service since 2003 · For families · (360) 382-1244
- 1st Street Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 301 SE 166th Ave, Vancouver 98684 152 homes, 115 low-income · Studio: 12 · 1 bd: 42 · 2 bd: 72 · 3 bd: 26 · In service since 2015
- Steeple Chase Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 4617 NE St Johns Rd, Vancouver 98661 111 homes, 110 low-income · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 57 · 3 bd: 32 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 1995 · For families
- Smith Tower HUD-assisted 515 Washington St, Vancouver 98660 170 homes, 108 low-income · For older adults · (360) 695-3474
- Villas of Bridge Creek, the Tax credit (LIHTC) 2011 Brandt Rd, Vancouver 98661 103 homes, 102 low-income · 1 bd: 15 · 2 bd: 60 · 3 bd: 28 · In service since 2002 · For people with disabilities
- Atherton Woods Tax credit (LIHTC) 4719 NE 72nd Ave, Vancouver 98661 102 homes, 101 low-income · 2 bd: 72 · 3 bd: 30 · In service since 2013 · For families
- 13 West Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1300 Columbia St, Vancouver 98660 92 low-income homes · Studio: 24 · 1 bd: 44 · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2017
- Knights of Pythias Retirement Center HUD-assisted 3409 Main St, Vancouver 98663 166 homes, 85 low-income · For older adults · (360) 694-1370
- Laurel Manor HUD-assisted 3333 NE 66th Ave, Vancouver 98661 82 low-income homes · For older adults · (360) 768-5243
- Orchard Glen Tax credit (LIHTC) 5701 NE 102nd Ave, Vancouver 98662 80 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 52 · 3 bd: 12 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2017 · For families
- Vista Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 1405 Esther St, Vancouver 98660 76 low-income homes · 1 bd: 72 · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 2012 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Evergreen Retirement Tax credit (LIHTC) 500 Main St, Vancouver 98660 78 homes, 70 low-income · In service since 1988
- Vancouver Family Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 7803 NE Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver 98662 70 homes, 69 low-income · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 22 · 3 bd: 28 · In service since 2020 · For families
- Evergreen Non-Profit Housing HUD-assisted 1529 Division St, Camas 98607 69 homes, 68 low-income · For older adults · (360) 834-1385
- Cascade Woods - Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 2508 NE 138th Ave, Vancouver 98684 66 low-income homes · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 1992 · For families
- Rockwood Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 535 C St, Washougal 98671 62 homes, 61 low-income · 2 bd: 62 · In service since 2000 · For people with disabilities
- Kirkland Union Plaza HUD-assisted 1414 Kauffman Ave, Vancouver 98660 61 homes, 60 low-income · For older adults · (503) 231-4922
- Anthem Park at Uptown Village Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 127 W 25th St, Vancouver 98660 58 low-income homes · 1 bd: 46 · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 2003 · (360) 993-0200
- Arbor Ridge Assisted Living Project Tax credit (LIHTC) 9501 NE Hazel Dell Ave, Vancouver 98665 60 homes, 57 low-income · Studio: 52 · 1 bd: 8 · In service since 2003 · For people with disabilities, families
- Fourth Plain Commons HUD-assisted 2200 Norris Rd, Vancouver 98661 106 homes, 56 low-income · For families · (360) 903-8355
- Cascadia Village Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 9600 NE 73rd St, Vancouver 98662 51 homes, 50 low-income · Studio: 6 · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 6 · 3 bd: 14 · 4 bd: 6 · In service since 2004 · For people with disabilities, families
- Freedoms Path at Vancouver Wa Tax credit (LIHTC) 1615 E 4th Plain Blvd, Vancouver 98661 50 low-income homes · Studio: 14 · 1 bd: 36 · In service since 2016 · For people experiencing homelessness
- Mill Creek Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 518 NW 12th Ave, Battle Ground 98604 50 homes, 49 low-income · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 22 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2007 · (360) 687-1496
- Isabella Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 3112 NE 62nd Ave, Vancouver 98661 49 low-income homes · 1 bd: 46 · 2 bd: 3 · In service since 2017
- Isabella Court Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 3020 NE 62nd Ave, Vancouver 98661 49 low-income homes · 1 bd: 34 · 2 bd: 15 · In service since 2019 · For people experiencing homelessness
- Mccallister Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 2155 W Firestone Ln, Vancouver 98660 48 low-income homes · Studio: 11 · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 15 · 3 bd: 9 · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 2011 · For people with disabilities, families
- Cascade Woods - Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 2412 NE 138th Ave, Vancouver 98684 48 homes, 47 low-income · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 1993 · For families
- Lewis & Clark Plaza Tax credit (LIHTC) 621 Broadway St, Vancouver 98660 46 low-income homes · Studio: 3 · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 11 · In service since 2004 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Lewis + Clark Plaza Tax credit (LIHTC) 621 Broadway St, Vancouver 98660 46 low-income homes · Studio: 3 · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 11 · In service since 2005 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Arbor Ridge HUD-assisted 9503 NE Hazel Dell Ave, Vancouver 98665 45 homes, 44 low-income · For older adults · (360) 992-0218
- Towne Square Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 2900 H St, Washougal 98671 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2015
- Covington Commons Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 9703 NE Covington Rd, Vancouver 98662 40 homes, 39 low-income · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 8 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2001 · For people with disabilities
- Fruit Valley Court Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1904 W 34th St, Vancouver 98660 40 homes, 39 low-income · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2008 · For families · (425) 776-1294
- Magnolia Square Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 407 SW 20th Ave, Battle Ground 98604 40 homes, 39 low-income · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 3 · In service since 2006 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Central Park Place (vancouver) Tax credit (LIHTC) 1900 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver 98663 124 homes, 36 low-income · Studio: 36 · 4 bd: 88 · In service since 1999 · For people with disabilities
- Rivergrove Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 617 SE 4th St, Battle Ground 98604 36 homes, 35 low-income · 1 bd: 9 · 2 bd: 23 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2007
- Gateway Garden Apartments HUD-assisted 4300 Addy St, Washougal 98671 32 low-income homes · For families · (360) 210-4110
- Lincoln Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 1351 Lincoln Ave, Vancouver 98660 30 low-income homes · Studio: 30 · In service since 2016 · For people experiencing homelessness
- Meadows, the Tax credit (LIHTC) 3303 NE 78th Ave, Vancouver 98662 30 low-income homes · Studio: 2 · 1 bd: 15 · 2 bd: 10 · 3 bd: 3 · In service since 2018 · For people experiencing homelessness
- Meriwether Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 6221 NE Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver 98661 30 low-income homes · Studio: 30 · In service since 2018 · For people experiencing homelessness
- Rhododendron Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 9006 NE 15th Ave, Vancouver 98665 30 low-income homes · Studio: 30 · In service since 2019 · For people experiencing homelessness
- Caples Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 500 Omaha Way, Vancouver 98661 28 low-income homes · Studio: 20 · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 2019 · For people experiencing homelessness
- Mill Creek Senior Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 520 NW 12th Ave, Battle Ground 98604 28 low-income homes · 1 bd: 22 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 2007 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Clark Village Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 225 8th St, Washougal 98671 28 homes, 27 low-income · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2008 · For families · (360) 835-2216
- Aurora Place Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 8105 NE Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver 98662 25 low-income homes · 1 bd: 9 · 2 bd: 8 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2008 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Mews at Cascadia Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 9500 NE 73rd St, Vancouver 98662 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 6 · 3 bd: 7 · 4 bd: 3 · In service since 2005 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Wisteria Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 15911 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver 98684 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · In service since 2002 · For people with disabilities
- Cherry Park HUD-assisted 3200 NE 62nd Ave, Vancouver 98661 14 homes, 13 low-income · For people with disabilities · (360) 993-9527
- Azalea Place HUD-assisted 9002 NE 15th Ave, Vancouver 98665 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (360) 402-2039
- 1st ST Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 16703 SE 1st St, Vancouver 98684 164 homes · 1 bd: 66 · 2 bd: 72 · 3 bd: 26
- 525 C ST Tax credit (LIHTC) 525 C St, Washougal 98671 59 homes
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 Clark County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 1 agency serves in Clark 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 | $26,950 | $44,950 | $71,900 |
| 2 people | $30,800 | $51,350 | $82,150 |
| 3 people | $34,650 | $57,750 | $92,400 |
| 4 people | $38,500 | $64,150 | $102,650 |
| 5 people | $41,600 | $69,300 | $110,900 |
| 6 people | $44,700 | $74,450 | $119,100 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $79,550 | $127,300 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $84,700 | $135,500 |
Area median income: $128,300. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,374 – $1,680
- 1 bedroom $1,470 – $1,796
- 2 bedrooms $1,690 – $2,066
- 3 bedrooms $2,295 – $2,805
- 4 bedrooms $2,762 – $3,376
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 Vancouver Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 3,650 vouchers (360) 694-2501 Housing Authority of the City of Vancouver: asilver@vhausa.com
Housing agencies in Washington Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Washington
What Washington 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?
- 30 days
- RCW 59.18.280(1)(a)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 14 days
- RCW 59.12.030(3)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 20 days
- RCW 59.18.200(1)(a)
- How much notice before a rent increase?
- 30 or 90 days, depending on the case
- RCW 59.18.140(3)(a)-(b)
- Only a court order can remove youRCW 59.18.290(1)
- Protection from retaliationRCW 59.18.240
- Repair and deduct from the rentRCW 59.18.100(2)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Clark County
HUD lists no counseling agencies near in Clark County. Free legal aid and your housing agency can guide you.
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What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,878
- Security deposit
- $1,878
- Total
- $3,756
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.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Clark County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,527; 1 bedroom: $1,633; 2 bedrooms: $1,878; 3 bedrooms: $2,550; 4 bedrooms: $3,069. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Clark County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,878) without spending more than 30% of income takes $36.12 an hour full time, or $75,120 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Clark County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $64,150 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 Clark 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 $1,690 and $2,066 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Clark County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,730 in 98601 to $2,250 in 98642. 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 Clark County?
HUD lists 71 properties with homes for low-income households in Clark County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. 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 Clark County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Clark County, 51% of renter households are in that position; in Washington, 50%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).