Fair Market Rents: Wasco County, OR (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Wasco 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) | $1,281/mo | $1,016 (+26%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,289/mo | $1,067 (+21%) |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,600/mo | $1,400 (+14%) |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,225/mo | $1,926 (+16%) |
| 4+ Bedrooms | $2,589/mo | $2,258 (+15%) |
*Median across all FMR-publishing counties in OR. Source: HUD FY2026 FMR schedule.
Using FMR as a voucher holder in Wasco 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 Wasco County
We track 7 assisted properties countywide:
| City | Properties | Assisted units |
|---|---|---|
| The Dalles | 7 | 291 |