How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 93036?

For ZIP 93036 in Ventura County, CA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,610 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,350 to $2,870 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 93036?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 93036, by bedroom size: studio $1,940, 1-bedroom $2,180, 2-bedroom $2,610, 3-bedroom $3,540, 4-bedroom $4,110. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 93036?

Vouchers for Ventura County are administered by Housing Authority of the County of Ventura, Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura, Housing Authority of the City of Oxnard. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 93036 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 93036

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 93036 in Ventura 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

$1,940

1 BR

$2,180

2 BR

$2,610

3 BR

$3,540

4 BR

$4,110

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%)

$2,350

FMR (100%)

$2,610

High (110%)

$2,870

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 93036 at $2,610 is $83 lower than the Ventura County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $2,693. 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 93036?

No. California law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 93036. 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 Ventura County

Housing Authority of the County of Ventura
Newbury Park · PHA code CA092
2,569 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura
Ventura · PHA code CA035
2,002 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of Oxnard
Oxnard · PHA code CA031
1,904 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of Santa Paula
Santa Paula · PHA code CA075
582 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of Port Hueneme
Port Hueneme · PHA code CA032
337 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 93036 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 93036?: For ZIP 93036 in Ventura County, CA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,610 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,350 to $2,870 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 93036?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 93036, by bedroom size: studio $1,940, 1-bedroom $2,180, 2-bedroom $2,610, 3-bedroom $3,540, 4-bedroom $4,110. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 93036?: Vouchers for Ventura County are administered by Housing Authority of the County of Ventura, Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura, Housing Authority of the City of Oxnard. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 93036 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Ventura County overview All of California

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 93036 maps to Ventura County, CA · FIPS 06111. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.