How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 95023?

For ZIP 95023 in San Benito County, CA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,830 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,545 to $3,115 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 95023?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 95023, by bedroom size: studio $2,150, 1-bedroom $2,190, 2-bedroom $2,830, 3-bedroom $3,840, 4-bedroom $4,080. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 95023

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 95023 in San Benito 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

$2,150

1 BR

$2,190

2 BR

$2,830

3 BR

$3,840

4 BR

$4,080

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%)

$2,545

FMR (100%)

$2,830

High (110%)

$3,115

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 95023 at $2,830 is $72 lower than the San Benito County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $2,902. 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 95023?

No. California law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 95023. 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.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 95023?: For ZIP 95023 in San Benito County, CA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,830 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,545 to $3,115 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 95023?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 95023, by bedroom size: studio $2,150, 1-bedroom $2,190, 2-bedroom $2,830, 3-bedroom $3,840, 4-bedroom $4,080. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

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San Benito County overview All of California

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 95023 maps to San Benito County, CA · FIPS 06069. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.