This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in Union County, Oregon. Everything below is drawn from federal HUD datasets, with the source and refresh date for each one shown at the bottom of the page.
Who administers housing assistance here
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in Union County is administered by Northeast Oregon Housing Authority, (541) 963-5360. Housing authorities — not landlords, and not this website — decide who is eligible, run the waiting lists and issue vouchers.
HUD identifies this authority by the code OR032. It reports 913 Housing Choice Voucher units and 0 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for Union County
HUD sets income limits by area rather than by city. This county sits in the Union County, OR income-limit area, where the FY2026 area median family income is $86,100.
| Household size | Extremely low income (30%) | Very low income (50%) | Low income (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,100 | $30,150 | $48,250 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $34,450 | $55,150 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $38,750 | $62,050 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $43,050 | $68,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $46,500 | $74,450 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $49,950 | $79,950 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $53,400 | $85,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $56,850 | $90,950 |
The very low income (50%) column is the figure most often used as the income ceiling for the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program. Federal rules also require housing authorities to direct at least 75% of new voucher admissions to extremely low income households.
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
Fair Market Rent is HUD’s estimate of what a modest unit rents for, including utilities, in the Union County, OR area. Housing authorities use it to set the payment standard that caps voucher assistance. It is not a rent cap and it is not what any particular landlord charges.
| Unit size | FY2026 Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $843 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $980 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,222 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,700 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,050 / month |
Assisted and affordable properties recorded in Union County
HUD records 14 subsidised or tax-credit properties in this county. Each is listed below under the program that federal records actually associate it with. None of these listings means a unit is currently vacant or that applications are open.
HUD-Assisted Properties
Properties with an active HUD subsidy contract, such as Project-Based Section 8, Section 202 housing for the elderly, or Section 811 housing for people with disabilities.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COVE AVENUE APARTMENTS | 1906A Cove Ave, La Grande 97850 | HUD-Assisted Property | 20 assisted | (541) 426-3820 |
| GRANDE WOODS APARTMENTS | 2005B Gekeler Ln, La Grande 97850 | HUD-Assisted Property | 50 assisted | (541) 963-8051 |
| LA GRANDE PLAZA | 703 12th St Apt 5, La Grande 97850 | HUD-Assisted Property | 21 assisted | (541) 663-8516 |
| LA GRANDE RETIREMENT APARTMENTS | 1612 7th St, La Grande 97850 | HUD-Assisted Property | 46 assisted | (541) 963-7015 |
| PINEHURST APARTMENTS | 1502A 21st St, La Grande 97850 | HUD-Assisted Property | 8 assisted | (541) 963-9292 |
| THUNDERBIRD APARTMENTS | 401A 20th St, La Grande 97850 | HUD-Assisted Property | 40 assisted | (541) 426-3820 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
LIHTC Affordable Properties
Properties financed with Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. LIHTC is a financing program, not Section 8 — rent is restricted, but a tax-credit property is not required to accept Housing Choice Vouchers and may have its own separate waiting list.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUE SPRINGS CROSSING | 10800 S WALTON RD, ISLAND CITY 97850 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 38 assisted | — |
| GRANDE WOODS APTS | 2005B GEKELER LN, LA GRANDE 97850 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 50 assisted | — |
| GREEN TREE APTS | 2310 E Q AVE, LA GRANDE 97850 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 64 assisted | — |
| HIGHLAND VIEW APTS | 800 N 15TH AVE, ELGIN 97827 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 24 assisted | — |
| LA GRANDE RETIREMENT APTS | 1612 SEVENTH ST, LA GRANDE 97850 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 46 assisted | — |
| NK WEST BUILDING | 1206 ADAMS AVE, LA GRANDE 97850 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 24 assisted | — |
| PINEHURST APTS | 1502 21ST ST, LA GRANDE 97850 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 46 assisted | — |
| TAMARACK COURT | 1613 21ST ST, LA GRANDE 97850 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 32 assisted | — |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
How to apply
- Contact the administering housing authority named above. Only they can tell you whether a waiting list is open.
- Check the income limits in the table above for your household size. Income is one factor, not the whole test.
- Ask about local preferences. Many authorities prioritise applicants who live or work in the area, veterans, people with disabilities, or families experiencing homelessness.
- Ask for the landlord list. Most authorities keep a list of owners who have accepted vouchers before. It is usually free and rarely published online.
Related housing resources
Other counties in Oregon
Income limits and Fair Market Rents are set per county, so if you are near a county line check the guide for the county you actually live in.
Where this information comes from
| Dataset | Published by | Source last refreshed | We last synced |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUD Public Housing Authorities | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development | 18 August 2026 | 22 September 2026 |
| HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research | not published by the provider | 22 September 2026 |
| HUD Fair Market Rents | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development | 30 September 2025 | 22 September 2026 |
| HUD Multifamily Properties – Assisted | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development | 21 July 2026 | 22 September 2026 |
| HUD Public Housing Developments | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development | 21 July 2026 | 22 September 2026 |
| HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development | 14 May 2025 | 22 September 2026 |
These are federal administrative datasets. They record which properties receive a subsidy and which organisations administer which programs. They do not record vacancies, waiting-list status, or whether a landlord will accept a Housing Choice Voucher. Those things change constantly and can only be confirmed by contacting the housing authority or the property directly.
Important
Section8Finder is an independent information resource. We do not administer vouchers, we do not accept or process applications, and we cannot place anyone in housing. Applying through a housing authority is free — if any site asks you to pay to apply for Section 8, do not pay.
Income limits and Fair Market Rents are set by HUD and are revised at least annually. Eligibility is determined by the administering housing authority, which applies rules beyond income alone, including deductions, assets, household composition, citizenship or eligible immigration status, screening criteria and local preferences.