Fair Market Rents: Union County, OR (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Union 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) | $843/mo | $1,016 (-17%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $980/mo | $1,067 (-8%) |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,222/mo | $1,400 (-13%) |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,700/mo | $1,926 (-12%) |
| 4+ Bedrooms | $2,050/mo | $2,258 (-9%) |
*Median across all FMR-publishing counties in OR. Source: HUD FY2026 FMR schedule.
Using FMR as a voucher holder in Union 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 Union County
We track 12 assisted properties countywide:
| City | Properties | Assisted units |
|---|---|---|
| La Grande | 10 | 351 |