Salem, OR Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Salem ranges from $1,610 (ZIP 97301) to $1,880 (ZIP 97306), with a median of $1,700 across 10 ZIP codes. HUD sets these per ZIP code (Small Area Fair Market Rents), so they differ across the city.
These are HUD's figures, effective 2026-10-01. A housing authority sets its own payment standard, normally between 90% and 110% of them (higher with HUD approval or as a disability accommodation). The voucher then pays the lower of that standard or the gross rent, minus your total tenant payment (generally 30% of adjusted monthly income).
| ZIP | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97301 | $1,220 | $1,230 | $1,610 | $2,230 | $2,440 |
| 97302 | $1,230 | $1,240 | $1,620 | $2,240 | $2,450 |
| 97303 | $1,280 | $1,280 | $1,680 | $2,320 | $2,550 |
| 97304 | $1,420 | $1,510 | $1,830 | $2,530 | $2,800 |
| 97305 | $1,340 | $1,350 | $1,760 | $2,440 | $2,670 |
| 97306 | $1,430 | $1,440 | $1,880 | $2,600 | $2,850 |
| 97308 | $1,290 | $1,300 | $1,700 | $2,350 | $2,580 |
| 97309 | $1,290 | $1,300 | $1,700 | $2,350 | $2,580 |
| 97310 | $1,290 | $1,300 | $1,700 | $2,360 | $2,580 |
| 97317 | $1,340 | $1,350 | $1,760 | $2,440 | $2,670 |
Income limits: Marion County · Polk County
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