Section 8 Rent in ZIP 95113
FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 95113 in Santa Clara 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.
What is the average rent in ZIP 95113?
HUD's Fair Market Rent is the standard benchmark for typical rent in a ZIP code: it is set at the 40th percentile of gross rents (rent plus utilities) that recent movers actually paid in the area. For FY2026, that benchmark is $3,240 for a one-bedroom and $3,790 for a two-bedroom in ZIP 95113. Asking rents on new listings often run somewhat above this figure, and voucher payment standards are set within 90–110% of it — the full per-bedroom table is above.
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.
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 95113 at $3,790 is $307 higher than the Santa Clara County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $3,483. 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 95113?
No. California law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 95113. 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.
View statute →Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Housing authorities serving Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County Housing Authority
San Jose · PHA code CA059
12,606 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of the City of San Jose
San Jose · PHA code CA056
6,791 Section 8 units
The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 95113 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 95113?
- For ZIP 95113 in Santa Clara County, CA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $3,790 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $3,410 to $4,170 before the tenant's utility allowance.
- What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 95113?
- HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 95113, by bedroom size: studio $2,850, 1-bedroom $3,240, 2-bedroom $3,790, 3-bedroom $5,010, 4-bedroom $5,450. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
- Which housing authority covers ZIP 95113?
- Vouchers for Santa Clara County are administered by Santa Clara County Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the City of San Jose. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 95113 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.
Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 95113
VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. Landlords: listings here reach applicants whose voucher already covers the rent above.
SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 95113 maps to Santa Clara County, CA · FIPS 06085. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.