Section 8 apartments in Riverside, CA
Riverside is a mandatory Small-Area Fair Market Rent metro — the exact rent a Housing Choice Voucher will cover changes ZIP by ZIP. Below are the current payment standards, the governing Public Housing Authority, and the 13 neighborhoods where we track voucher-friendly search demand.
Voucher discrimination is illegal here
California SB 329 (2020) makes SOI discrimination illegal statewide. Vouchers, veterans benefits, SSI all covered.
Section 8 payment standards — ZIP 92501
Small-Area FMR · 2026| Bedrooms | Payment standard / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,600 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,670 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,080 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,780 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,380 |
Payment standards published by HUD. Small-Area FMRs vary by ZIP code — this is the exact ceiling a Housing Choice Voucher will cover for a unit in this ZIP.
Public Housing Authorities
Housing Authority of the County of Riverside
HUD PHA code CA027 · 10,267 HCV vouchers
Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.
- Address
- 5555 Arlington Ave , Riverside , CA
- Phone
- 9513510700
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7 ZIP codesRiverside uses Small-Area Fair Market Rents, so the voucher payment standard is different in every ZIP code.