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Northwest Oregon Housing Authority
Northwest Oregon Housing Authority is based in Astoria, Clatsop County, OR and administers 1,235 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code OR028. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 1,068. Occupancy: 86%. ZIP codes served: 9.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clatsop | $1,060 | $1,110 | $1,457 | $1,995 | $2,444 | $2,810 |
| Columbia | $1,628 | $1,750 | $1,997 | $2,739 | $3,217 | $3,699 |
| Tillamook | $1,016 | $1,136 | $1,405 | $1,954 | $2,083 | $2,395 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
| Project-based vouchers | Open | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Closed | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97016 | $1,420 | $1,510 | $1,730 | $2,360 | $2,800 |
| 97102 | $1,060 | $1,170 | $1,470 | $2,040 | $2,350 |
| 97103 | $1,020 | $1,060 | $1,390 | $1,920 | $2,320 |
| 97110 | $960 | $1,000 | $1,320 | $1,800 | $2,200 |
| 97121 | $1,090 | $1,130 | $1,480 | $2,050 | $2,470 |
| 97131 | $1,120 | $1,240 | $1,600 | $2,220 | $2,480 |
| 97138 | $960 | $1,000 | $1,320 | $1,800 | $2,200 |
| 97145 | $960 | $1,000 | $1,320 | $1,800 | $2,200 |
| 97146 | $1,050 | $1,100 | $1,440 | $1,980 | $2,420 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Northwest Oregon Housing Authority
818 Commercial St Ste 100, Astoria, OR 97103
Phone: (503) 861-0119
Official website: nwoha.org
Email updates
About Northwest Oregon Housing Authority
Overview
The Northwest Oregon Housing Authority operates in Astoria, Clatsop County, Oregon, and is a voucher-only agency. It administers 1,235 Section 8 vouchers, serving 1,068 households with an occupancy rate of 86%. The authority does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance through its voucher program.
Scale and standing
Among the 22 housing authorities in Oregon, the Northwest Oregon Housing Authority ranks 10th in the number of Section 8 vouchers administered. This places it in the upper half of the state's voucher programs, highlighting its significant role in providing rental assistance to low-income families in Clatsop County.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,300 to $1,800, with an average of $1,542. This is slightly below the state average of $1,593. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 97016 at $1,800, while the lowest is in ZIP code 97138 at $1,300.
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.