How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 94550?

For ZIP 94550 in Alameda County, CA, the FY2027 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $3,200 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of this HUD benchmark is roughly $2,880 to $3,520. This modeled range is not the agency's adopted schedule. The agency calculates assistance using its applicable standard, household income and unit details; gross rent includes the allowance for tenant-paid utilities.

What are the FY2027 HUD rent benchmarks for ZIP 94550?

HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 94550, by bedroom size: studio $2,380, 1-bedroom $2,610, 2-bedroom $3,200, 3-bedroom $4,100, 4-bedroom $4,850. A ZIP benchmark helps compare locations but does not establish what a voucher pays. The administering agency's adopted schedule, program rules and household calculation determine assistance.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 94550?

Agencies listed for Alameda County include Oakland Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the County of Alameda, Berkeley Housing Authority. This county directory does not establish jurisdiction for every address. Check the agency on your voucher or application and confirm who would administer assistance at the proposed unit.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 94550

FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 94550 in Alameda County, California: HUD rent benchmarks by bedroom size, an illustrative percentage range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in California.

Studio

$2,380

1 BR

$2,610

2 BR

$3,200

3 BR

$4,100

4 BR

$4,850

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What does the HUD rent benchmark measure in ZIP 94550?

HUD's Fair Market Rents estimate 40th-percentile gross rents for standard-quality units occupied by recent movers. Small Area FMRs provide ZIP-level estimates. These are not arithmetic average asking rents or approved voucher payments. For FY2027, that benchmark is $2,610 for a one-bedroom and $3,200 for a two-bedroom in ZIP 94550. Actual asking rents and adopted agency payment standards can differ. The full HUD benchmark table is above.

What changed from FY2026 to FY2027 in ZIP 94550

HUD's two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 94550 fell from $3,300 in FY2026 to $3,200 in FY2027, a change of -$100 a month (-3.0%). FY2027 figures took effect on October 1, 2026.

Bedrooms	FY2026	FY2027	Change
Efficiency (studio)	$2,430	$2,380	-$50 (-2.1%)
1-bedroom	$2,700	$2,610	-$90 (-3.3%)
2-bedroom	$3,300	$3,200	-$100 (-3.0%)
3-bedroom	$4,220	$4,100	-$120 (-2.8%)
4-bedroom	$5,000	$4,850	-$150 (-3.0%)

The FMR is not what the voucher pays. Each housing authority sets its own payment standard. The basic range is 90% to 110% of the applicable FMR or SAFMR, with exceptions and Moving to Work policies that may differ. A HUD effective date is not a household rent-change notice. Confirm the adopted schedule and its application to your lease or reexamination with your agency.

Already renting with a voucher in ZIP 94550? Under standard HCV rules, a lower payment standard does not cut your subsidy right away. Moving to Work agencies may use different policies. The housing authority may keep your current payment standard for as long as you stay in the same unit. If it decides to lower it, the reduction cannot start sooner than two years after the decrease takes effect, and only after it sends you the required notice (24 CFR 982.505(c)(3)). Families who are new to the program, or who move to a different unit, get the schedule in effect at that time.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2026 and FY2027, huduser.gov.

Illustration: 90% to 110% of the HUD benchmark (2 BR)

These percentages illustrate the basic payment-standard range, not a verified agency schedule. ZIP-based policies, approved exceptions and Moving to Work rules can differ.

Low (90%)

$2,880

FMR (100%)

$3,200

High (110%)

$3,520

Gross rent includes the applicable allowance for tenant-paid utilities. Ask your administering agency for the adopted standard and household affordability calculation; neither the HUD benchmark nor this illustration is a lease approval.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 94550 at $3,200 is $395 higher than the Alameda County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $2,805. This is a comparison of HUD benchmarks. It does not establish the agency's adopted standard or the assistance available to a particular household.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 94550?

No. California law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 94550. 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 Alameda County

Oakland Housing Authority
Oakland · PHA code CA003
14,426 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the County of Alameda
Hayward · PHA code CA067
7,124 Section 8 units
Berkeley Housing Authority
Berkeley · PHA code CA058
2,135 Section 8 units
Hsg Auth of the City of Livermore
Livermore · PHA code CA074
938 Section 8 units
Oakland Housing Authority
Oakland · PHA code CA062
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These agencies are listed for the county. Confirm jurisdiction for the exact address and, if you already have a voucher, which agency will administer the proposed move.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 94550?: For ZIP 94550 in Alameda County, CA, the FY2027 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $3,200 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of this HUD benchmark is roughly $2,880 to $3,520. This modeled range is not the agency's adopted schedule. The agency calculates assistance using its applicable standard, household income and unit details; gross rent includes the allowance for tenant-paid utilities.
What are the FY2027 HUD rent benchmarks for ZIP 94550?: HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 94550, by bedroom size: studio $2,380, 1-bedroom $2,610, 2-bedroom $3,200, 3-bedroom $4,100, 4-bedroom $4,850. A ZIP benchmark helps compare locations but does not establish what a voucher pays. The administering agency's adopted schedule, program rules and household calculation determine assistance.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 94550?: Agencies listed for Alameda County include Oakland Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the County of Alameda, Berkeley Housing Authority. This county directory does not establish jurisdiction for every address. Check the agency on your voucher or application and confirm who would administer assistance at the proposed unit.

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