How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 94505?

For ZIP 94505 in Contra Costa County, CA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $3,660 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $3,295 to $4,025 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 94505?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 94505, by bedroom size: studio $2,690, 1-bedroom $3,000, 2-bedroom $3,660, 3-bedroom $4,680, 4-bedroom $5,550. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 94505?

Vouchers for Contra Costa County are administered by Housing Authority of the County Contra Costa, City of Pittsburg Hsg Auth, Housing Authority of the City of Richmond. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 94505 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 94505

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 94505 in Contra Costa 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

$2,690

1 BR

$3,000

2 BR

$3,660

3 BR

$4,680

4 BR

$5,550

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%)

$3,295

FMR (100%)

$3,660

High (110%)

$4,025

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 94505 at $3,660 is $748 higher than the Contra Costa County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $2,912. 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 94505?

No. California law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 94505. 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 Contra Costa County

Housing Authority of the County Contra Costa
Martinez · PHA code CA011
9,811 Section 8 units
City of Pittsburg Hsg Auth
Pittsburg · PHA code CA060
1,140 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of Richmond
Richmond · PHA code CA010
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 94505 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 94505?: For ZIP 94505 in Contra Costa County, CA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $3,660 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $3,295 to $4,025 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 94505?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 94505, by bedroom size: studio $2,690, 1-bedroom $3,000, 2-bedroom $3,660, 3-bedroom $4,680, 4-bedroom $5,550. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 94505?: Vouchers for Contra Costa County are administered by Housing Authority of the County Contra Costa, City of Pittsburg Hsg Auth, Housing Authority of the City of Richmond. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 94505 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Contra Costa County overview All of California

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 94505 maps to Contra Costa County, CA · FIPS 06013. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.