Section 8 · CA
Section 8 rent — San Joaquin County, CA (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in San Joaquin 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 Joaquin 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 | $1,288 | $1,159 – $1,417 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,395 | $1,256 – $1,535 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,742 | $1,568 – $1,916 |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,423 | $2,181 – $2,665 |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,922 | $2,630 – $3,214 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 95201, 95202, 95203, 95204, 95205, 95206, 95207, 95208, 95209, 95210, 95211, 95212, 95213, 95215, 95219, 95220, 95227, 95231, 95234, 95236, 95237, 95240, 95241, 95242, 95253, 95258, 95267, 95269, 95304, 95320, 95330, 95336, 95337, 95366, 95376, 95377, 95378, 95391, 95686.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,742/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,568 – $1,916
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in San Joaquin County, CA?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in San Joaquin County is $1,742. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,568 to $1,916 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in San Joaquin 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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