This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in Malheur 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 Malheur County is administered by Housing Authority of Malheur County, (541) 889-9661. 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 OR027. It reports 391 Housing Choice Voucher units and 40 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for Malheur County
HUD sets income limits by area rather than by city. This county sits in the Malheur County, OR income-limit area, where the FY2026 area median family income is $75,300.
| Household size | Extremely low income (30%) | Very low income (50%) | Low income (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $17,600 | $29,300 | $46,850 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $33,450 | $53,550 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $37,650 | $60,250 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $45,150 | $72,300 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $48,500 | $77,650 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $51,850 | $83,000 |
| 8 people | $55,200 | $55,200 | $88,350 |
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 Malheur 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 | $772 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $942 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,081 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,503 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,813 / month |
Assisted and affordable properties recorded in Malheur County
HUD records 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDYLWOOD MANOR | 655 Alameda Dr, Ontario 97914 | HUD-Assisted Property | 32 assisted | (541) 889-7631 |
| KINGSTONE SQUARE | 1007 Ehrgood Ave, Nyssa 97913 | HUD-Assisted Property | 10 assisted | (541) 372-5450 |
| NYSSA COURT | 1002 Bower Ave, Nyssa 97913 | HUD-Assisted Property | 7 assisted | (503) 581-1813 |
| Ontario Affordable Housing | 998 Fortner St, Ontario 97914 | HUD-Assisted Property | 10 assisted | (541) 823-5048 |
| RIVERSIDE MANOR | 995 Manor Way, Ontario 97914 | HUD-Assisted Property | 31 assisted | (541) 889-9661 |
| ROSEWOOD TERRACE | 625 Alameda Dr Apt 1, Ontario 97914 | HUD-Assisted Property | 35 assisted | (541) 889-3657 |
| WEST ALAMEDA APTS | 833 Alameda Dr, Ontario 97914 | HUD-Assisted Property | 22 assisted | (541) 889-3754 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
Public Housing Developments
Developments owned or operated by a public housing authority.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSING AUTHORITY OF MALHEUR COUNTY | 630 SE 6th St, Ontario 97914 | Public Housing Development | 40 total | (541) 889-9661 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAIRVIEW APTS | 555 NW NINTH ST, ONTARIO 97914 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 39 assisted | — |
| HILLCREST APTS | 154 SUNSET DR, ONTARIO 97914 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 28 assisted | — |
| PARKVIEW VILLAGE APTS | 986 NW FOURTH ST, ONTARIO 97914 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 48 assisted | — |
| RILEY HILL CONSTRUCTION | 1064 NW SIXTH AVE, ONTARIO 97914 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 8 assisted | — |
| SIERRA VISTA APTS | 789 SIERRA DR, ONTARIO 97914 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 40 assisted | — |
| SUNSET APTS (ONTARIO) | 82 SUNSET DR, ONTARIO 97914 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 9 assisted | — |
| WEST ALAMEDA – OREGON 1 | 833 ALAMEDA DR, ONTARIO 97914 | 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.