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Housing Authority of Jackson County
Housing Authority of Jackson County is based in Medford, Jackson County, OR and administers 2,501 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code OR015. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 2,183. Occupancy: 87%. ZIP codes served: 18.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2025-12-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple Area Payment Standards (balance of zip codes) | $1,107 | $1,290 | $1,606 | $2,234 | $2,639 |
| Small Area Fair Market Rent Payment Standards (Ashland/Talent area) | $1,150 | $1,340 | $1,670 | $2,320 | $2,740 |
| Small Area Fair Market Rent Payment Standards (Central Point area) | $1,110 | $1,290 | $1,610 | $2,240 | $2,650 |
| Small Area Fair Market Rent Payment Standards (Eagle Point/Shady Cove area) | $1,113 | $1,316 | $1,637 | $2,438 | $2,761 |
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 2025-09-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $22 | $26 | $29 | $33 | $37 |
| Heating (Bottle Gas) | $60 | $69 | $79 | $88 | $100 |
| Heating (Electric) | $19 | $22 | $30 | $37 | $45 |
| Heating (Electric Heat Pump) | $17 | $20 | $23 | $26 | $29 |
| Heating (Fuel Oil) | $59 | $67 | $79 | $91 | $99 |
| Heating (Wood) | $8 | $9 | $12 | $15 | $18 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $3 | $4 | $5 | $6 | $8 |
| Cooking (Bottle Gas) | $6 | $9 | $13 | $16 | $22 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $5 | $6 | $9 | $12 | $15 |
| Other Electric | $20 | $24 | $33 | $43 | $52 |
| Air Conditioning | $2 | $3 | $4 | $5 | $6 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $6 | $8 | $11 | $15 | $19 |
| Water Heating (Bottle Gas) | $16 | $22 | $31 | $41 | $50 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $14 | $16 | $20 | $25 | $29 |
| Water Heating (Fuel Oil) | $20 | $20 | $32 | $40 | $51 |
| Water | $14 | $14 | $14 | $14 | $14 |
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Open | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Open | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97497 | $950 | $1,110 | $1,380 | $1,920 | $2,270 |
| 97501 | $1,070 | $1,240 | $1,530 | $2,120 | $2,530 |
| 97502 | $1,100 | $1,270 | $1,570 | $2,170 | $2,590 |
| 97503 | $1,050 | $1,210 | $1,500 | $2,080 | $2,480 |
| 97504 | $1,100 | $1,280 | $1,580 | $2,190 | $2,610 |
| 97520 | $1,130 | $1,300 | $1,610 | $2,230 | $2,660 |
| 97522 | $950 | $1,110 | $1,380 | $1,920 | $2,270 |
| 97524 | $1,010 | $1,170 | $1,450 | $2,010 | $2,400 |
| 97525 | $990 | $1,140 | $1,410 | $1,950 | $2,330 |
| 97526 | $950 | $1,110 | $1,380 | $1,920 | $2,270 |
| 97527 | $1,060 | $1,170 | $1,520 | $2,110 | $2,310 |
| 97530 | $1,400 | $1,610 | $2,000 | $2,770 | $3,300 |
| 97535 | $1,000 | $1,150 | $1,430 | $1,980 | $2,360 |
| 97536 | $950 | $1,110 | $1,380 | $1,920 | $2,270 |
| 97537 | $1,030 | $1,190 | $1,470 | $2,040 | $2,430 |
| 97539 | $970 | $1,120 | $1,390 | $1,920 | $2,300 |
| 97540 | $1,210 | $1,400 | $1,730 | $2,400 | $2,860 |
| 97541 | $950 | $1,110 | $1,380 | $1,920 | $2,270 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of Jackson County
2251 Table Rock Rd, Medford, OR 97501
Phone: (541) 779-5785
Official website: hajc.net
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About Housing Authority of Jackson County
Overview
The Housing Authority of Jackson County operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 2,501 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers assist 2,183 households, with an occupancy rate of 87%. The authority does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in Jackson County, Oregon.
Scale and standing
Among the 22 housing authorities in Oregon that offer Section 8 vouchers, the Housing Authority of Jackson County ranks 7th by the number of vouchers administered. This places it among the larger voucher providers in the state, reflecting its significant role in supporting low-income families in Jackson County.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Jackson County ranges from $1,320 to $2,010, with an average of $1,493. This is slightly below the state average of $1,593. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 97530 at $2,010, while the lowest is in ZIP code 97536 at $1,320.
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.