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Public housing agency · Grants Pass, OR

Josephine Housing Community Development Council

Josephine Housing Community Development Council manages Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers in Grants Pass, OR (Josephine County). The office is at 1205 NE 7th St, and the phone number HUD lists is (541) 479-5529.

Contact Josephine Housing Community Development Council

  • Phone(541) 479-5529
  • Fax(541) 476-6120
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address1205 NE 7th St
    Grants Pass, OR 97526
  • CountyJosephine County
  • ProgramsSection 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only
  • HUD codeOR031

Contact details as reported by the agency to HUD (data updated October 6, 2026). Office hours are not published by HUD: call before you go.

Section 8 and public housing at Josephine Housing Community Development Council

909Section 8 vouchers712 in use (78%)
300–999HUD size category (units)

Josephine Housing Community Development Council administers Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: you rent from a private landlord and the agency pays part of the rent directly to the owner. It does not own public housing units.

Income limits for Josephine Housing Community Development Council

HUD sets the income limits for Josephine County, OR based on the Grants Pass, OR MSA figures. Section 8 eligibility depends on your total household income and household size.

Enter your household size and yearly income to compare them with the HUD limits for Josephine County, OR.

Household sizeExtremely low (30%)Very low (50%)Low (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

HUD FY2026 income limits for Grants Pass, OR MSA. Area median family income: $76,700. Income limits for every county.

Fair Market Rent near Grants Pass

Fair Market Rents are HUD's estimate of what a modest rental costs in the Grants Pass, OR MSA. Housing authorities set their Section 8 payment standard, the most the voucher can cover, usually between 90% and 110% of these figures.

Studio$927
1 bedroom$1,017
2 bedrooms$1,331
3 bedrooms$1,843
4 bedrooms$2,012

FY2027 Fair Market Rents, in effect since October 1, 2026, gross rent including utilities. Ask Josephine Housing Community Development Council for its current payment standards. How your share of the rent is calculated.

How to apply at Josephine Housing Community Development Council

  1. Check that you qualify. Compare your household income with the limits above. You also need U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status for at least one household member.
  2. Find out if the waiting list is open. Call (541) 479-5529 or email [email protected]. Many agencies open their lists only a few days a year and announce it in advance.
  3. Submit the pre-application. Most agencies take it online or on paper during the open period. Fill it in for Section 8.
  4. Keep your contact details up to date. When your name comes up, the agency writes to you. If it cannot reach you, you lose your place.
  5. Bring your documents to the interview. IDs, Social Security numbers, birth certificates and proof of income for everyone in the household. Full checklist.

We cannot tell you whether this agency's waiting list is open today: HUD does not publish that data, and lists change often. Only Josephine Housing Community Development Council can confirm it.

Housing authorities near Grants Pass

Applying to more than one agency increases your chances: you can be on several waiting lists at once.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the phone number of Josephine Housing Community Development Council?

(541) 479-5529. Fax: (541) 476-6120. Email: [email protected]. These are the contacts the agency reports to HUD.

Where is Josephine Housing Community Development Council located?

1205 NE 7th St, Grants Pass, OR 97526, in Josephine County.

Does Josephine Housing Community Development Council offer Section 8?

Yes. HUD reports 909 Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) at this agency, 712 of them in use.

What are the income limits for Josephine Housing Community Development Council?

In Josephine County, OR, the FY2026 Section 8 (very low income) limit is $29,300 for one person and $41,800 for a family of four. Public housing accepts up to $66,900 for a family of four.

Is the Josephine Housing Community Development Council waiting list open?

Waiting lists open and close on dates each agency sets, often for a few days only. Call (541) 479-5529 or check the agency's notices to confirm whether it is taking applications now.

Section 8 guides

How to apply for Section 8Step by step, from finding your agency to the briefing.Section 8 waiting listsHow lists open, preferences and how to check your status.Section 8 eligibility requirementsIncome, citizenship, background and household rules.Documents you need to applyThe checklist housing authorities ask for.How Section 8 rent is calculatedThe 30% rule, payment standards and utility allowances.Public housing vs. Section 8Which program fits you and how each one works.

Sources: HUD Public Housing Authorities dataset (agency record updated October 6, 2026) · HUD USER income limits FY2026 · HUD USER Fair Market Rents FY2027. This page is not affiliated with Josephine Housing Community Development Council or HUD.