Section 8 · CA
Section 8 rent — Sacramento County, CA (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Sacramento County, CA, shown as HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent by bedroom count. The local housing authority sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of this figure, so the actual voucher amount for a unit can be up to 10% above or below it.
Section 8 rent by bedroom
FY2026 Fair Market Rent in Sacramento County, CA, and the 90-110% payment standard band the local PHA can set for each bedroom count.
| Bedroom | FY2026 FMR | Payment standard (90-110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,748 | $1,573 – $1,923 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,832 | $1,649 – $2,015 |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,255 | $2,030 – $2,481 |
| 3 Bedroom | $3,002 | $2,702 – $3,302 |
| 4 Bedroom | $3,460 | $3,114 – $3,806 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 95608, 95609, 95610, 95611, 95615, 95621, 95624, 95626, 95628, 95630, 95632, 95638, 95639, 95641, 95652, 95655, 95660, 95662, 95670, 95671, 95673, 95680, 95683, 95690, 95693, 95741, 95742, 95757, 95758, 95759, 95763, 95811, 95812, 95813, 95814, 95815, 95816, 95817, 95818, 95819, 95820, 95821, 95822, 95823, 95824, 95825, 95826, 95827, 95828, 95829, 95830, 95831, 95832, 95833, 95834, 95835, 95838, 95841, 95842, 95843, 95851, 95852, 95853, 95860, 95864, 95865, 95866.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $2,255/mo
- Payment standard
- $2,030 – $2,481
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Sacramento County, CA?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Sacramento County is $2,255. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $2,030 to $2,481 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Sacramento County?
Each public housing authority chooses a payment standard between 90% and 110% of the county FMR published by HUD. The PHA then pays payment standard minus the tenant's roughly 30% share, capped at the contract rent.
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