Section 8 apartments in El Sobrante, CA
A landlord in El Sobrante is accepting Housing Choice Vouchers right now. Below: the unit, Contra Costa County's FY2026 rent limits, the housing authorities that run the program here, and whether a landlord can legally refuse a voucher in California.
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Section 8 payment standards near El Sobrante (Contra Costa County, FY2026)
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards, the amount a PHA actually pays, are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at each PHA's discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90 to 110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $2,142 | $1,928 to $2,356 |
| 1-bedroom | $2,385 | $2,147 to $2,624 |
| 2-bedroom | $2,912 | $2,621 to $3,203 |
| 3-bedroom | $3,724 | $3,352 to $4,096 |
| 4-bedroom | $4,413 | $3,972 to $4,854 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in El Sobrante covers up to $2,912 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $2,621 to $3,203.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in El Sobrante, CA?
No. California law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in El Sobrante, CA. If you were turned away for having a voucher, that refusal may be illegal.
California FEHA source-of-income protection (SB 329 / Gov. Code 12955)
Statewide: landlords may not refuse Section 8/HCV vouchers as a source of income.
View statute →Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Housing authorities serving El Sobrante
Vouchers in El Sobrante are administered at the county level. The PHA whose jurisdiction covers a unit's ZIP handles the inspection, the payment standard and the lease-up.
- 9,811 HCV units
Housing Authority of the County Contra Costa
Martinez · CA011
- 1,140 HCV units
City of Pittsburg Hsg Auth
Pittsburg · CA060
Housing Authority of the City of Richmond
Richmond · CA010
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