How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 95701?

For ZIP 95701 in Placer County, CA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,320 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,090 to $2,550 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 95701?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 95701, by bedroom size: studio $1,770, 1-bedroom $1,870, 2-bedroom $2,320, 3-bedroom $3,150, 4-bedroom $3,620. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 95701?

Vouchers for Placer County are administered by City of Roseville, Placer County Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 95701 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 95701

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 95701 in Placer 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

$1,770

1 BR

$1,870

2 BR

$2,320

3 BR

$3,150

4 BR

$3,620

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%)

$2,090

FMR (100%)

$2,320

High (110%)

$2,550

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 95701 at $2,320 is $65 higher than the Placer County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $2,255. 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 95701?

No. California law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 95701. 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 Placer County

City of Roseville
Roseville · PHA code CA128
808 Section 8 units
Placer County Housing Authority
Auburn · PHA code CA149
434 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 95701 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 95701?: For ZIP 95701 in Placer County, CA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,320 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,090 to $2,550 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 95701?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 95701, by bedroom size: studio $1,770, 1-bedroom $1,870, 2-bedroom $2,320, 3-bedroom $3,150, 4-bedroom $3,620. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 95701?: Vouchers for Placer County are administered by City of Roseville, Placer County Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 95701 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Placer County overview All of California

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 95701 maps to Placer County, CA · FIPS 06061. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.