The PHA sets a payment standard ranging from 90% to 110% of the Fair Market Rents (FMRs).

Portland, OR 97209's Section 8 Fair Market Rent

In the year 2024, as a landlord, if you're looking to rent your property to a Section 8 tenant or another housing voucher program in the 97209 zip code area, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $1,818 to a high of $2,222, with an average of $2,020.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,962, a maximum of $2,398, and an average of $2,180.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $2,232, peaking at a maximum of $2,728, and averaging at $2,480.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $3,096, a maximum of $3,784, and an average of $3,440.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $3,591 to a maximum of $4,389, with an average of $3,990.

The fair market rent mentioned already includes all utilities. If a landlord chooses not to provide utility coverage, they can subtract the utility costs from the rent to determine the adjusted rental price.

Each housing authority establishes its own rental rates, so you should check the pricing set by that specific housing authority to determine the maximum amount they can offer. It's advisable to adhere to their pricing guidelines.

HUD's Fair Market Rent guides Section 8 rates for your rental unit.

Year City, State, Zipcode HUD Fair Market Rent Bedrooms
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
2024 Portland, OR 97209 Low Rent (90%) $1,818 $1,962 $2,232 $3,096 $3,591
Average Rent $2,020 $2,180 $2,480 $3,440 $3,990
High Rent(110%) $2,222 $2,398 $2,728 $3,784 $4,389
2023 Portland, OR 97209 Low Rent (90%) $1,683 $1,800 $2,061 $2,889 $3,357
Average Rent $1,870 $2,000 $2,290 $3,210 $3,730
High Rent (110%) $2,057 $2,200 $2,519 $3,531 $4,103
2022 Portland, OR 97209 Low Rent (90%) $1,539 $1,647 $1,890 $2,673 $3,159
Average Rent $1,710 $1,830 $2,100 $2,970 $3,510
High Rent(110%) $1,881 $2,013 $2,310 $3,267 $3,861
2021 Portland, OR 97209 Low Rent (90%) $1,332 $1,422 $1,638 $2,340 $2,835
Average Rent $1,480 $1,580 $1,820 $2,600 $3,150
High Rent (110%) $1,628 $1,738 $2,002 $2,860 $3,465
2020 Portland, OR 97209 Low Rent (90%) $1,350 $1,458 $1,692 $2,439 $2,970
Average Rent $1,500 $1,620 $1,880 $2,710 $3,300
High Rent(110%) $1,650 $1,782 $2,068 $2,981 $3,630
2019 Portland, OR 97209 Low Rent (90%) $1,323 $1,440 $1,683 $2,430 $2,952
Average Rent $1,470 $1,600 $1,870 $2,700 $3,280
High Rent (110%) $1,617 $1,760 $2,057 $2,970 $3,608


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