Section 8 · CA
Section 8 rent — Santa Clara County, CA (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara 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 | $2,621 | $2,359 – $2,883 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,982 | $2,684 – $3,280 |
| 2 Bedroom | $3,483 | $3,135 – $3,831 |
| 3 Bedroom | $4,602 | $4,142 – $5,062 |
| 4 Bedroom | $5,010 | $4,509 – $5,511 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 94022, 94023, 94024, 94035, 94039, 94040, 94041, 94042, 94043, 94085, 94086, 94087, 94088, 94089, 94301, 94302, 94304, 94305, 94306, 94309, 95002, 95008, 95009, 95011, 95013, 95014, 95015, 95020, 95021, 95026, 95030, 95031, 95032, 95035, 95036, 95037, 95038, 95044, 95046, 95050, 95051, 95052, 95053, 95054, 95055, 95056, 95070, 95071, 95101, 95103, 95106, 95108, 95109, 95110, 95111, 95112, 95113, 95116, 95117, 95118, 95119, 95120, 95121, 95122, 95123, 95124, 95125, 95126, 95127, 95128, 95129, 95130, 95131, 95132, 95133, 95134, 95135, 95136, 95138, 95139, 95140, 95141, 95148, 95150, 95151, 95152, 95153, 95154, 95155, 95156, 95157, 95158, 95159, 95160, 95161, 95164, 95170, 95172, 95173.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $3,483/mo
- Payment standard
- $3,135 – $3,831
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Santa Clara County, CA?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Santa Clara County is $3,483. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $3,135 to $3,831 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Santa Clara 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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