How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 93560?

For ZIP 93560 in Kern County, CA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,070 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,865 to $2,275 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 93560?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 93560, by bedroom size: studio $1,440, 1-bedroom $1,630, 2-bedroom $2,070, 3-bedroom $2,650, 4-bedroom $2,920. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 93560?

Vouchers for Kern County are administered by Housing Authority of the County of Kern. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 93560 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 93560

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 93560 in Kern 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

$1,440

1 BR

$1,630

2 BR

$2,070

3 BR

$2,650

4 BR

$2,920

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%)

$1,865

FMR (100%)

$2,070

High (110%)

$2,275

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 93560 at $2,070 is $587 higher than the Kern County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,483. 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 93560?

No. California law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 93560. 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 Kern County

Housing Authority of the County of Kern
Bakersfield · PHA code CA008
4,524 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 93560 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 93560?: For ZIP 93560 in Kern County, CA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,070 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,865 to $2,275 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 93560?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 93560, by bedroom size: studio $1,440, 1-bedroom $1,630, 2-bedroom $2,070, 3-bedroom $2,650, 4-bedroom $2,920. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 93560?: Vouchers for Kern County are administered by Housing Authority of the County of Kern. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 93560 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Kern County overview All of California

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 93560 maps to Kern County, CA · FIPS 06029. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.