How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 96161?

For ZIP 96161 in Nevada County, CA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,420 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,180 to $2,660 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 96161?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 96161, by bedroom size: studio $1,830, 1-bedroom $1,860, 2-bedroom $2,420, 3-bedroom $3,340, 4-bedroom $4,010. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 96161

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 96161 in Nevada 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

$1,830

1 BR

$1,860

2 BR

$2,420

3 BR

$3,340

4 BR

$4,010

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%)

$2,180

FMR (100%)

$2,420

High (110%)

$2,660

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 96161 at $2,420 is $607 higher than the Nevada County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,813. 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 96161?

No. California law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 96161. 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.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 96161?: For ZIP 96161 in Nevada County, CA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,420 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,180 to $2,660 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 96161?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 96161, by bedroom size: studio $1,830, 1-bedroom $1,860, 2-bedroom $2,420, 3-bedroom $3,340, 4-bedroom $4,010. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

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Nevada County overview All of California

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 96161 maps to Nevada County, CA · FIPS 06057. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.