Section 8 · CA
Section 8 rent — Ventura County, CA (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Ventura 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 Ventura 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 | $1,998 | $1,798 – $2,198 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,250 | $2,025 – $2,475 |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,693 | $2,424 – $2,962 |
| 3 Bedroom | $3,652 | $3,287 – $4,017 |
| 4 Bedroom | $4,240 | $3,816 – $4,664 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 91307, 91319, 91320, 91358, 91359, 91360, 91361, 91362, 91377, 93001, 93002, 93003, 93004, 93005, 93006, 93007, 93009, 93010, 93011, 93012, 93015, 93016, 93020, 93021, 93022, 93023, 93024, 93030, 93031, 93032, 93033, 93034, 93035, 93036, 93040, 93041, 93042, 93043, 93044, 93060, 93061, 93062, 93063, 93064, 93065, 93066, 93094, 93099.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $2,693/mo
- Payment standard
- $2,424 – $2,962
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Ventura County, CA?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Ventura County is $2,693. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $2,424 to $2,962 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Ventura 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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