How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 91709?

For ZIP 91709 in San Bernardino County, CA, the FY2027 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $3,150 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of this HUD benchmark is roughly $2,835 to $3,465. This modeled range is not the agency's adopted schedule. The agency calculates assistance using its applicable standard, household income and unit details; gross rent includes the allowance for tenant-paid utilities.

What are the FY2027 HUD rent benchmarks for ZIP 91709?

HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 91709, by bedroom size: studio $2,400, 1-bedroom $2,550, 2-bedroom $3,150, 3-bedroom $4,150, 4-bedroom $5,000. A ZIP benchmark helps compare locations but does not establish what a voucher pays. The administering agency's adopted schedule, program rules and household calculation determine assistance.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 91709?

Agencies listed for San Bernardino County include Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino, Needles Housing Authority. This county directory does not establish jurisdiction for every address. Check the agency on your voucher or application and confirm who would administer assistance at the proposed unit.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 91709

FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 91709 in San Bernardino County, California: HUD rent benchmarks by bedroom size, an illustrative percentage range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in California.

Studio

$2,400

1 BR

$2,550

2 BR

$3,150

3 BR

$4,150

4 BR

$5,000

What does the HUD rent benchmark measure in ZIP 91709?

HUD's Fair Market Rents estimate 40th-percentile gross rents for standard-quality units occupied by recent movers. Small Area FMRs provide ZIP-level estimates. These are not arithmetic average asking rents or approved voucher payments. For FY2027, that benchmark is $2,550 for a one-bedroom and $3,150 for a two-bedroom in ZIP 91709. Actual asking rents and adopted agency payment standards can differ. The full HUD benchmark table is above.

What changed from FY2026 to FY2027 in ZIP 91709

HUD's two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 91709 fell from $3,300 in FY2026 to $3,150 in FY2027, a change of -$150 a month (-4.5%). FY2027 figures took effect on October 1, 2026.

Bedrooms	FY2026	FY2027	Change
Efficiency (studio)	$2,540	$2,400	-$140 (-5.5%)
1-bedroom	$2,660	$2,550	-$110 (-4.1%)
2-bedroom	$3,300	$3,150	-$150 (-4.5%)
3-bedroom	$4,370	$4,150	-$220 (-5.0%)
4-bedroom	$5,270	$5,000	-$270 (-5.1%)

The FMR is not what the voucher pays. Each housing authority sets its own payment standard. The basic range is 90% to 110% of the applicable FMR or SAFMR, with exceptions and Moving to Work policies that may differ. A HUD effective date is not a household rent-change notice. Confirm the adopted schedule and its application to your lease or reexamination with your agency.

Already renting with a voucher in ZIP 91709? Under standard HCV rules, a lower payment standard does not cut your subsidy right away. Moving to Work agencies may use different policies. The housing authority may keep your current payment standard for as long as you stay in the same unit. If it decides to lower it, the reduction cannot start sooner than two years after the decrease takes effect, and only after it sends you the required notice (24 CFR 982.505(c)(3)). Families who are new to the program, or who move to a different unit, get the schedule in effect at that time.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2026 and FY2027, huduser.gov.

Illustration: 90% to 110% of the HUD benchmark (2 BR)

These percentages illustrate the basic payment-standard range, not a verified agency schedule. ZIP-based policies, approved exceptions and Moving to Work rules can differ.

Low (90%)

$2,835

FMR (100%)

$3,150

High (110%)

$3,465

Gross rent includes the applicable allowance for tenant-paid utilities. Ask your administering agency for the adopted standard and household affordability calculation; neither the HUD benchmark nor this illustration is a lease approval.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 91709 at $3,150 is $1,047 higher than the San Bernardino County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $2,103. This is a comparison of HUD benchmarks. It does not establish the agency's adopted standard or the assistance available to a particular household.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 91709?

No. California law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 91709. 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.

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Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.

Housing authorities serving San Bernardino County

Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino
San Bernardino · PHA code CA019
11,881 Section 8 units
Needles Housing Authority
Needles · PHA code CA022
53 Section 8 units

These agencies are listed for the county. Confirm jurisdiction for the exact address and, if you already have a voucher, which agency will administer the proposed move.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 91709?: For ZIP 91709 in San Bernardino County, CA, the FY2027 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $3,150 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of this HUD benchmark is roughly $2,835 to $3,465. This modeled range is not the agency's adopted schedule. The agency calculates assistance using its applicable standard, household income and unit details; gross rent includes the allowance for tenant-paid utilities.
What are the FY2027 HUD rent benchmarks for ZIP 91709?: HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 91709, by bedroom size: studio $2,400, 1-bedroom $2,550, 2-bedroom $3,150, 3-bedroom $4,150, 4-bedroom $5,000. A ZIP benchmark helps compare locations but does not establish what a voucher pays. The administering agency's adopted schedule, program rules and household calculation determine assistance.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 91709?: Agencies listed for San Bernardino County include Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino, Needles Housing Authority. This county directory does not establish jurisdiction for every address. Check the agency on your voucher or application and confirm who would administer assistance at the proposed unit.

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