How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 95825?

For ZIP 95825 in Sacramento County, CA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $2,260 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,035 to $2,485 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 95825?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 95825, by bedroom size: studio $1,750, 1-bedroom $1,840, 2-bedroom $2,260, 3-bedroom $3,010, 4-bedroom $3,470. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 95825?

Vouchers for Sacramento County are administered by County of Sacramento Housing Authority, City of Sacramento Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 95825 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 95825

FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 95825 in Sacramento 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

$1,750

1 BR

$1,840

2 BR

$2,260

3 BR

$3,010

4 BR

$3,470

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%)

$2,035

FMR (100%)

$2,260

High (110%)

$2,485

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 95825 at $2,260 is $5 higher than the Sacramento 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 95825?

No. California law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 95825. 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 Sacramento County

County of Sacramento Housing Authority
Sacramento · PHA code CA007
13,790 Section 8 units
City of Sacramento Housing Authority
Sacramento · PHA code CA005
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 95825 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 95825?: For ZIP 95825 in Sacramento County, CA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $2,260 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,035 to $2,485 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 95825?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 95825, by bedroom size: studio $1,750, 1-bedroom $1,840, 2-bedroom $2,260, 3-bedroom $3,010, 4-bedroom $3,470. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 95825?: Vouchers for Sacramento County are administered by County of Sacramento Housing Authority, City of Sacramento Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 95825 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Sacramento County overview All of California

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 95825 maps to Sacramento County, CA · FIPS 06067. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.