How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 95118?

For ZIP 95118 in Santa Clara County, CA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $3,130 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,815 to $3,445 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 95118?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 95118, by bedroom size: studio $2,360, 1-bedroom $2,680, 2-bedroom $3,130, 3-bedroom $4,140, 4-bedroom $4,500. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 95118?

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 95118 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 95118

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 95118 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.

Studio

$2,360

1 BR

$2,680

2 BR

$3,130

3 BR

$4,140

4 BR

$4,500

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%)

$2,815

FMR (100%)

$3,130

High (110%)

$3,445

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 95118 at $3,130 is $353 lower than the Santa Clara County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $3,483. 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 95118?

No. California law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 95118. 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 Santa Clara County

Santa Clara County Housing Authority
San Jose · PHA code CA059
12,606 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of San Jose
San Jose · PHA code CA056
6,791 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 95118 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 95118?: For ZIP 95118 in Santa Clara County, CA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $3,130 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,815 to $3,445 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 95118?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 95118, by bedroom size: studio $2,360, 1-bedroom $2,680, 2-bedroom $3,130, 3-bedroom $4,140, 4-bedroom $4,500. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 95118?: 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 95118 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Santa Clara County overview All of California

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 95118 maps to Santa Clara County, CA · FIPS 06085. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.