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Mid-Columbia Housing Authority

500 E 2nd St, The Dalles, OR, 97058 · ~689 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — The Dalles, OR (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.

Who this agency serves

Mid-Columbia Housing Authority served 485 households across 689 units (70% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.8 people, an average annual income of $18,978, and pays an average of $466 per month toward rent.

Households served
485 of 689 units
Avg. household income
$18,978
Avg. rent paid by household
$466
Avg. household size
1.8 people
Households with children
29%
Head of household 62+
40%
Head of household with a disability
61%
Avg. wait to move in
21 months

Unit mix: 41% 1-bedroom, 41% 2-bedroom, 18% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Mid-Columbia Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

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