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Central Oregon Regional Housing Authority
Central Oregon Regional Housing Authority is based in Redmond, Deschutes County, OR and administers 1,380 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code OR034. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 1,280. Occupancy: 92%. ZIP codes served: 10.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom | 5 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crook County | $945 | $979 | $1,248 | $1,735 | $2,092 | $2,406 |
| Deschutes County | $1,227 | $1,302 | $1,641 | $2,332 | $2,795 | $3,214 |
| Jefferson County | $846 | $887 | $1,123 | $1,596 | $1,909 | $2,195 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Apartment), effective 2026-01-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Electric) | $13 | $15 | $18 | $20 | $22 |
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $39 | $46 | $54 | $62 | $70 |
| Water | $36 | $37 | $39 | $42 | $44 |
| Sewer | $113 | $113 | $113 | $113 | $113 |
| Trash | $39 | $39 | $39 | $39 | $39 |
| Range/Microwave | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 |
| Refrigerator | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 |
| Electric Service Charge (Electric) | $34 | $34 | $34 | $34 | $34 |
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97701 | $1,390 | $1,400 | $1,830 | $2,530 | $3,060 |
| 97702 | $1,560 | $1,570 | $2,050 | $2,840 | $3,430 |
| 97703 | $1,550 | $1,560 | $2,040 | $2,820 | $3,410 |
| 97707 | $1,780 | $1,800 | $2,350 | $3,250 | $3,930 |
| 97709 | $1,440 | $1,440 | $1,890 | $2,620 | $3,160 |
| 97712 | $1,230 | $1,240 | $1,610 | $2,240 | $2,700 |
| 97739 | $1,230 | $1,240 | $1,610 | $2,240 | $2,700 |
| 97756 | $1,280 | $1,290 | $1,690 | $2,340 | $2,820 |
| 97759 | $1,230 | $1,260 | $1,610 | $2,240 | $2,700 |
| 97760 | $1,330 | $1,340 | $1,760 | $2,430 | $2,850 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Central Oregon Regional Housing Authority
405 SW 6th St, Redmond, OR 97756
Phone: (541) 923-1018
Official website: housing-works.org
Email updates
About Central Oregon Regional Housing Authority
Overview
The Central Oregon Regional Housing Authority operates in Redmond, Oregon, and is a voucher-only agency. It administers 1,380 Section 8 vouchers, serving 1,280 households with an occupancy rate of 92%. The authority does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance through the Section 8 program.
Scale and standing
Among the 22 housing authorities in Oregon, the Central Oregon Regional Housing Authority ranks 9th in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers administered. This places it in the upper tier of voucher providers within the state. While several authorities serve overlapping ZIP codes, the Central Oregon Regional Housing Authority stands out for its significant voucher allocation, which supports a substantial number of families in need.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,510 to $2,050, with an average of $1,731. This is higher than the state average of $1,593. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 97707 at $2,050, while the lowest is in ZIP code 97712 at $1,510.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.