Section 8 Rent in ZIP 92118
FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 92118 in San Diego 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.
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.
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 92118 at $4,500 is $1,499 higher than the San Diego County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $3,001. 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 92118?
No. California law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 92118. 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 San Diego County
San Diego Housing Commission
San Diego · PHA code CA063
16,368 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of the County of San Diego
San Diego · PHA code CA108
12,507 Section 8 unitsCity of Oceanside Community Development Comm
Oceanside · PHA code CA132
1,600 Section 8 unitsCdc of National City
National City · PHA code CA116
1,131 Section 8 unitsCarlsbad Housing & Homeless Services
Carlsbad · PHA code CA077
756 Section 8 units
The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 92118 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 92118?
- For ZIP 92118 in San Diego County, CA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $4,500 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $4,050 to $4,950 before the tenant's utility allowance.
- What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 92118?
- HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 92118, by bedroom size: studio $3,430, 1-bedroom $3,690, 2-bedroom $4,500, 3-bedroom $5,990, 4-bedroom $7,270. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
- Which housing authority covers ZIP 92118?
- Vouchers for San Diego County are administered by San Diego Housing Commission, Housing Authority of the County of San Diego, City of Oceanside Community Development Comm. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 92118 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.
Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 92118
VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. Landlords: listings here reach applicants whose voucher already covers the rent above.
SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 92118 maps to San Diego County, CA · FIPS 06073. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.