How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 91786?

For ZIP 91786 in San Bernardino County, CA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,740 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,465 to $3,015 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 91786?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 91786, by bedroom size: studio $2,110, 1-bedroom $2,210, 2-bedroom $2,740, 3-bedroom $3,630, 4-bedroom $4,380. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 91786?

Vouchers for San Bernardino County are administered by Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino, Needles Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 91786 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 91786

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 91786 in San Bernardino County, California: the exact per-bedroom rents HUD publishes for this ZIP, the estimated payment-standard range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in California.

Studio

$2,110

1 BR

$2,210

2 BR

$2,740

3 BR

$3,630

4 BR

$4,380

Estimated payment standard range (2 BR)

Local PHAs set payment standards between 90% and 110% of FMR. Exact figures vary by PHA. The numbers below are the modeled range.

Low (90%)

$2,465

FMR (100%)

$2,740

High (110%)

$3,015

Gross rent before the tenant utility allowance. The PHA's published payment standard is the number that actually applies; verify with the PHA before signing a lease or HAP contract.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 91786 at $2,740 is $539 higher than the San Bernardino County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $2,201. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number is what actually applies to an address here, so a voucher stretches further in this ZIP than the county average suggests.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 91786?

No. California law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 91786. 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

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 91786 handles the application, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 91786?: For ZIP 91786 in San Bernardino County, CA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,740 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,465 to $3,015 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 91786?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 91786, by bedroom size: studio $2,110, 1-bedroom $2,210, 2-bedroom $2,740, 3-bedroom $3,630, 4-bedroom $4,380. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 91786?: Vouchers for San Bernardino County are administered by Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino, Needles Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 91786 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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San Bernardino County overview All of California

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 91786 maps to San Bernardino County, CA · FIPS 06071. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.