Fair Market Rents: Marion County, OR (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Marion County set the ceiling for what Housing Choice Vouchers pay locally. FMR equals the estimated 40th-percentile gross rent — shelter plus utilities — for modest, non-luxury units.
| Unit size | FY2026 FMR | OR median* |
|---|---|---|
| Studio (0-BR) | $1,181/mo | $1,016 (+16%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,201/mo | $1,067 (+13%) |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,560/mo | $1,400 (+11%) |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,159/mo | $1,926 (+12%) |
| 4+ Bedrooms | $2,338/mo | $2,258 (+4%) |
*Median across all FMR-publishing counties in OR. Source: HUD FY2026 FMR schedule.
Using FMR as a voucher holder in Marion County
- Your housing authority sets payment standards per bedroom, typically 90–110% of these figures. How payment standards work →
- You may rent above the standard by paying the difference, subject to a 40%-of-income cap at lease-up.
- In high-cost pockets, ask about exception standards or Small Area FMRs by ZIP code.
Subsidized housing in Marion County
We track 57 assisted properties countywide:
| City | Properties | Assisted units |
|---|---|---|
| Mt Angel | 3 | 313 |
| Salem | 46 | 2,917 |
| Stayton | 6 | 223 |
| Woodburn | 8 | 336 |