Section 8 Rent in ZIP 95703
FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 95703 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.
What is the average rent in ZIP 95703?
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 $1,490 for a one-bedroom and $1,860 for a two-bedroom in ZIP 95703. 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 95703 at $1,860 is $395 lower than the Placer County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $2,255. 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 95703?
No. California law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 95703. 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 Placer County
City of Roseville
Roseville · PHA code CA128
808 Section 8 unitsPlacer County Housing Authority
Auburn · PHA code CA149
434 Section 8 units
The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 95703 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 95703?
- For ZIP 95703 in Placer County, CA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,860 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,675 to $2,045 before the tenant's utility allowance.
- What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 95703?
- HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 95703, by bedroom size: studio $1,390, 1-bedroom $1,490, 2-bedroom $1,860, 3-bedroom $2,580, 4-bedroom $2,970. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
- Which housing authority covers ZIP 95703?
- Vouchers for Placer County are administered by City of Roseville, Placer County Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 95703 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.
Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 95703
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 95703 maps to Placer County, CA · FIPS 06061. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.