How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 92536?

For ZIP 92536 in Riverside County, CA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,880 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,690 to $2,070 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 92536?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 92536, by bedroom size: studio $1,450, 1-bedroom $1,520, 2-bedroom $1,880, 3-bedroom $2,510, 4-bedroom $3,050. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 92536?

Vouchers for Riverside County are administered by Housing Authority of the County of Riverside. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 92536 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 92536

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 92536 in Riverside 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

$1,450

1 BR

$1,520

2 BR

$1,880

3 BR

$2,510

4 BR

$3,050

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%)

$1,690

FMR (100%)

$1,880

High (110%)

$2,070

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 92536 at $1,880 is $321 lower than the Riverside County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $2,201. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number applies, so the county-wide figure overstates what a voucher covers in this ZIP.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 92536?

No. California law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 92536. 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 Riverside County

Housing Authority of the County of Riverside
Riverside · PHA code CA027
10,267 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 92536 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 92536?: For ZIP 92536 in Riverside County, CA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,880 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,690 to $2,070 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 92536?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 92536, by bedroom size: studio $1,450, 1-bedroom $1,520, 2-bedroom $1,880, 3-bedroom $2,510, 4-bedroom $3,050. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 92536?: Vouchers for Riverside County are administered by Housing Authority of the County of Riverside. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 92536 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Riverside County overview All of California

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 92536 maps to Riverside County, CA · FIPS 06065. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.