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

For ZIP 94550 in Alameda County, CA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $3,300 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,970 to $3,630 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 94550?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 94550, by bedroom size: studio $2,430, 1-bedroom $2,700, 2-bedroom $3,300, 3-bedroom $4,220, 4-bedroom $5,000. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 94550?

Vouchers for Alameda County are administered by Oakland Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the County of Alameda, Berkeley Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 94550 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 94550

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 94550 in Alameda 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

$2,430

1 BR

$2,700

2 BR

$3,300

3 BR

$4,220

4 BR

$5,000

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%)

$2,970

FMR (100%)

$3,300

High (110%)

$3,630

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 94550 at $3,300 is $388 higher than the Alameda 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 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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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 94550 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 94550?: For ZIP 94550 in Alameda County, CA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $3,300 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,970 to $3,630 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 94550?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 94550, by bedroom size: studio $2,430, 1-bedroom $2,700, 2-bedroom $3,300, 3-bedroom $4,220, 4-bedroom $5,000. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 94550?: Vouchers for Alameda County are administered by Oakland Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the County of Alameda, Berkeley Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 94550 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Alameda County overview All of California

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 94550 maps to Alameda County, CA · FIPS 06001. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.