Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 359 · Households served: 228 · Occupancy: 63% · ZIP codes served: 9
The Columbia Gorge Housing Authority operates in The Dalles, Oregon, and is a voucher-only agency. It administers 359 Section 8 vouchers, serving 228 households with an occupancy rate of 63%. The authority does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance through its voucher program.
The Columbia Gorge Housing Authority ranks second among the two authorities serving Wasco County by voucher count. Its peer, the Mid-Columbia Housing Authority, administers 689 vouchers. On a broader scale, the Columbia Gorge Housing Authority holds the 21st position in the state of Oregon, out of 22 authorities that provide Section 8 vouchers.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,440 to $2,400, with an average of $1,906. This is higher than the state average of $1,593. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 97037 at $2,400, while the lowest is in ZIP code 97761 at $1,440.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97001 | $1,290 | $1,290 | $1,600 | $2,220 | $2,670 |
| 97021 | $1,530 | $1,540 | $1,900 | $2,630 | $3,180 |
| 97037 | $1,750 | $1,760 | $2,180 | $3,020 | $3,640 |
| 97040 | $1,610 | $1,620 | $2,000 | $2,770 | $3,340 |
| 97057 | $1,750 | $1,760 | $2,180 | $3,020 | $3,640 |
| 97058 | $1,250 | $1,260 | $1,560 | $2,160 | $2,610 |
| 97063 | $1,600 | $1,620 | $2,010 | $2,780 | $3,240 |
| 97741 | $1,160 | $1,170 | $1,440 | $2,010 | $2,340 |
| 97761 | $1,220 | $1,220 | $1,560 | $2,150 | $2,540 |
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area:
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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