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Section 8 Fair Market Rent in Bend-Redmond, OR (FY2026)
HUD's official FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Bend-Redmond, OR HUD Metro FMR Area, by bedroom count. These figures set the baseline for what the Housing Choice Voucher program pays landlords in this area.
| Unit size | FY2026 FMR | Payment standard range (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $1,362 | $1,226 – $1,498 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,371 | $1,234 – $1,508 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,784 | $1,606 – $1,962 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,481 | $2,233 – $2,729 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,993 | $2,694 – $3,292 |
Source: HUD User — FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. FY2026 FMRs are effective October 1, 2025. Retrieved 2026-06-11.
How this market compares
The 2-bedroom FMR here is $1,784 — 33% above the Oregon median of $1,346 across all 31 FMR areas in the state.
Counties and towns covered
The Bend-Redmond, OR FMR area is a metro area covering: Deschutes County. One FMR applies across the whole area — HUD does not publish separate figures per city or ZIP here (some large metros have Small Area FMRs by ZIP; check with the local housing authority).
What a landlord actually collects
FMR is the baseline, not the contract rent. The local housing authority sets a payment standard between 90% and 110% of FMR (the range in the table above), and your unit must pass a rent-reasonableness comparison against similar unassisted rentals nearby. The voucher then covers the gap between the tenant's share (roughly 30% of their income) and the approved rent.
Run the numbers for a deal in Bend-Redmond: Section 8 vs market rent, DSCR, or cash-on-cash return.
Comparable Oregon markets by 2BR FMR
| FMR area | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corvallis | $1,451 | $1,824 | $2,537 |
| Albany | $1,396 | $1,695 | $2,294 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $1,286 | $1,688 | $2,348 |
| Hood River County | $1,436 | $1,884 | $2,620 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $1,677 | $1,922 | $2,619 |
| Wasco County | $1,289 | $1,600 | $2,225 |
Informational only — not financial, legal, or lending advice. Confirm current payment standards with the housing authority serving Bend-Redmond.