Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 689 · Households served: 438 · Occupancy: 63% · ZIP codes served: 9
The Mid-Columbia Housing Authority operates in The Dalles, Oregon, and is a voucher-only agency. It administers 689 Section 8 vouchers, serving 438 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 Mid-Columbia Housing Authority ranks first among the two authorities serving Wasco County by the number of Section 8 vouchers. Its peer, the Columbia Gorge Housing Authority, administers 359 vouchers. On a state level, the Mid-Columbia Housing Authority holds the 18th position out of 22 authorities in terms of voucher size.
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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