Section 8 · CA
Section 8 rent — San Diego County, CA (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in San Diego 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 San Diego 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 | $2,288 | $2,059 – $2,517 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,459 | $2,213 – $2,705 |
| 2 Bedroom | $3,001 | $2,701 – $3,301 |
| 3 Bedroom | $3,998 | $3,598 – $4,398 |
| 4 Bedroom | $4,845 | $4,361 – $5,330 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 91901, 91902, 91903, 91905, 91906, 91908, 91910, 91911, 91912, 91913, 91914, 91915, 91916, 91917, 91921, 91931, 91932, 91933, 91934, 91935, 91941, 91942, 91943, 91944, 91945, 91946, 91948, 91950, 91951, 91962, 91963, 91976, 91977, 91978, 91979, 91980, 92003, 92004, 92007, 92008, 92009, 92010, 92011, 92013, 92014, 92018, 92019, 92020, 92021, 92022, 92023, 92024, 92025, 92026, 92027, 92028, 92029, 92030, 92033, 92036, 92037, 92038, 92039, 92040, 92046, 92049, 92051, 92052, 92054, 92055, 92056, 92057, 92058, 92059, 92060, 92061, 92064, 92065, 92066, 92067, 92068, 92069, 92070, 92071, 92072, 92074, 92075, 92078, 92079, 92081, 92082, 92083, 92084, 92085, 92086, 92088, 92091, 92092, 92093, 92096, 92101, 92102, 92103, 92104, 92105, 92106, 92107, 92108, 92109, 92110, 92111, 92112, 92113, 92114, 92115, 92116, 92117, 92118, 92119, 92120, 92121, 92122, 92123, 92124, 92126, 92127, 92128, 92129, 92130, 92131, 92132, 92134, 92135, 92136, 92137, 92138, 92139, 92140, 92142, 92143, 92145, 92147, 92149, 92150, 92152, 92153, 92154, 92155, 92159, 92160, 92161, 92163, 92165, 92166, 92167, 92168, 92169, 92170, 92171, 92172, 92173, 92174, 92175, 92176, 92177, 92178, 92179, 92182, 92191, 92192, 92193, 92195, 92196, 92198.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $3,001/mo
- Payment standard
- $2,701 – $3,301
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in San Diego County, CA?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in San Diego County is $3,001. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $2,701 to $3,301 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in San Diego 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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