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Mid-Columbia Housing Authority
Mid-Columbia Housing Authority is based in The Dalles, Wasco County, OR and administers 689 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code OR026. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 438. Occupancy: 63%. ZIP codes served: 9.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2025-11-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOOD RIVER | $1,440 | $1,575 | $2,070 | $2,875 | $3,470 |
| KLICKITAT | $1,010 | $1,115 | $1,465 | $1,755 | $2,000 |
| SHERMAN | $1,025 | $1,125 | $1,475 | $1,840 | $2,480 |
| SKAMANIA | $1,490 | $1,605 | $1,835 | $2,535 | $2,935 |
| WASCO | $1,405 | $1,415 | $1,755 | $2,435 | $2,840 |
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 2026-10-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Electric) | n/a | $30 | $50 | $62 | $72 |
| Heating (Natural Gas) | n/a | $20 | $25 | $31 | $36 |
| Heating (Oil) | $54 | $74 | $92 | $113 | $131 |
| Heating (Wood) | $22 | $30 | $37 | $45 | $52 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $6 | $8 | $12 | $14 | $15 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $7 | $8 | $10 | $12 | $15 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $15 | $20 | $24 | $30 | $34 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $12 | $16 | $20 | $24 | $28 |
| Lights (Electric) | $6 | $8 | $12 | $14 | $15 |
| Lights & Cooking (Electric) | $11 | $14 | $19 | $23 | $25 |
| Lights & Water Heat (Electric) | $21 | $28 | $36 | $44 | $50 |
| Lts, Ckg, Wtr Htg (Electric) | $25 | $32 | $43 | $53 | $59 |
| All Electric - Weatherized Apartment (Electric) | $41 | $53 | $69 | $85 | $97 |
| All Electric - Non-Weatherized Apartment (Electric) | $47 | $57 | $78 | $100 | $116 |
| Water and Sewer | $47 | $47 | $47 | $47 | $47 |
| Garbage | $26 | $26 | $26 | $26 | $26 |
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.
Latest from Mid-Columbia Housing Authority
- Homeownership resources offer hope to Gorge familiesNew homeownership resources are being made available to families in the Gorge area.
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- Gorge Housing Authorities introduce new leadership staffThe Gorge Housing Authorities have announced new leadership staff appointments.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Mid-Columbia Housing Authority
500 E 2nd St, The Dalles, OR 97058
Phone: (541) 296-5462
Official website: mid-columbiahousingauthority.org
Email updates
About Mid-Columbia Housing Authority
Overview
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.
Scale and standing
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.
Rent standards in the area it covers
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.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Columbia Gorge Housing AuthorityThe Dalles, OR, 359 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.