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HACLB Payment Standards 2026–27
Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach (HACLB) runs the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program for the City of Long Beach. It sets its own payment standards — the most it will pay toward rent for each unit size — and federal rules normally require those to fall between 90% and 110% of HUD's Fair Market Rent for the area (the metro-wide FMR, or ZIP-level Small Area FMRs where the authority uses them) unless HUD approves an exception. Below are HUD's FY2027 (effective Oct 1, 2026) figures for the 19 ZIP codes in its area, the benchmark HACLB's schedule is built from. HACLB's own published payment standards, effective January 1, 2027, are listed ZIP by ZIP below.
HACLB payment standards (effective January 1, 2027)
HACLB's published payment standards (effective January 1, 2027)
Monthly amounts by ZIP code, as published by HACLB. Source: HACLB Payment Standards (web page) (read October 15, 2026). HACLB may revise its schedule; your voucher paperwork is final.
| ZIP | City / area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90802 | Long Beach | $2,133 | $2,376 | $2,934 | $3,726 | $4,167 |
| 90803 | Long Beach | $2,556 | $2,862 | $3,528 | $4,473 | $5,013 |
| 90804 | Long Beach | $1,944 | $2,169 | $2,673 | $3,393 | $3,798 |
| 90805 | Long Beach | $1,719 | $1,917 | $2,367 | $3,006 | $3,357 |
| 90806 | Long Beach | $1,674 | $1,863 | $2,304 | $2,925 | $3,267 |
| 90807 | Long Beach | $1,908 | $2,133 | $2,628 | $3,330 | $3,735 |
| 90808 | Long Beach | $2,349 | $2,619 | $3,231 | $4,095 | $4,590 |
| 90809 | Long Beach | $1,935 | $2,160 | $2,664 | $3,384 | $3,780 |
| 90810 | Long Beach | $1,611 | $1,800 | $2,223 | $2,817 | $3,159 |
| 90813 | Long Beach | $1,719 | $1,917 | $2,367 | $3,006 | $3,357 |
| 90814 | Long Beach | $2,133 | $2,376 | $2,934 | $3,726 | $4,167 |
| 90815 | Long Beach | $2,232 | $2,493 | $3,078 | $3,906 | $4,374 |
- HACLB's page lists these as payment standards effective January 1, 2027.
HACLB Utility Allowances 2026
Monthly allowances for utilities the tenant pays, effective January 1, 2026. Add the allowance for each utility you pay yourself; the total is added to the rent to get the gross rent compared with the payment standard. Source: Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach utility allowance schedule (PDF, effective January 1, 2026) (read October 22, 2026).
| Utility | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR | 5 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment — Heating | ||||||
| Heating – natural gas | $13 | $16 | $17 | $18 | $20 | $21 |
| Heating – electric | $26 | $31 | $37 | $42 | $48 | $54 |
| Heating – electric heat pump | $22 | $26 | $31 | $35 | $39 | $43 |
| Apartment — Cooking | ||||||
| Cooking – natural gas | $4 | $4 | $7 | $8 | $11 | $12 |
| Cooking – electric | $16 | $19 | $28 | $36 | $45 | $54 |
| Apartment — Other electric | ||||||
| Other electric (includes monthly credit) | $53 | $64 | $92 | $121 | $145 | $168 |
| Apartment — Air conditioning | ||||||
| Air conditioning | $18 | $21 | $29 | $37 | $46 | $54 |
| Apartment — Water heating | ||||||
| Water heating – natural gas | $8 | $9 | $13 | $17 | $21 | $25 |
| Water heating – electric | $36 | $43 | $55 | $66 | $78 | $90 |
| Apartment — Water, sewer and trash | ||||||
| Water | $31 | $31 | $38 | $51 | $64 | $78 |
| Sewer | $12 | $12 | $13 | $14 | $15 | $15 |
| Trash collection | $59 | $59 | $59 | $59 | $59 | $59 |
| Apartment — Tenant-supplied appliances | ||||||
| Range/microwave | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 |
| Refrigerator | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 |
| Row house/townhouse/semi-detached/duplex — Heating | ||||||
| Heating – natural gas | $20 | $22 | $25 | $26 | $28 | $29 |
| Heating – electric | $39 | $46 | $53 | $60 | $68 | $74 |
| Heating – electric heat pump | $27 | $32 | $38 | $42 | $47 | $52 |
| Row house/townhouse/semi-detached/duplex — Cooking | ||||||
| Cooking – natural gas | $4 | $4 | $7 | $8 | $11 | $12 |
| Cooking – electric | $16 | $19 | $28 | $36 | $45 | $54 |
| Row house/townhouse/semi-detached/duplex — Other electric | ||||||
| Other electric (includes monthly credit) | $69 | $83 | $119 | $150 | $179 | $208 |
| Row house/townhouse/semi-detached/duplex — Air conditioning | ||||||
| Air conditioning | $18 | $21 | $36 | $50 | $65 | $80 |
| Row house/townhouse/semi-detached/duplex — Water heating | ||||||
| Water heating – natural gas | $9 | $12 | $16 | $21 | $26 | $32 |
| Water heating – electric | $46 | $54 | $68 | $83 | $98 | $113 |
| Row house/townhouse/semi-detached/duplex — Water, sewer and trash | ||||||
| Water | $31 | $31 | $38 | $51 | $64 | $78 |
| Sewer | $12 | $12 | $13 | $14 | $15 | $15 |
| Trash collection | $59 | $59 | $59 | $59 | $59 | $59 |
| Row house/townhouse/semi-detached/duplex — Tenant-supplied appliances | ||||||
| Range/microwave | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 |
| Refrigerator | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 |
| Detached house — Heating | ||||||
| Heating – natural gas | $20 | $24 | $25 | $26 | $29 | $30 |
| Heating – electric | $32 | $37 | $41 | $46 | $50 | $54 |
| Heating – electric heat pump | $21 | $24 | $29 | $32 | $36 | $40 |
| Detached house — Cooking | ||||||
| Cooking – natural gas | $4 | $4 | $7 | $8 | $11 | $12 |
| Cooking – electric | $11 | $12 | $18 | $24 | $29 | $35 |
| Detached house — Other electric | ||||||
| Other electric (includes monthly credit) | $50 | $60 | $89 | $122 | $156 | $190 |
| Detached house — Air conditioning | ||||||
| Air conditioning | $9 | $11 | $24 | $37 | $50 | $63 |
| Detached house — Water heating | ||||||
| Water heating – natural gas | $9 | $12 | $16 | $21 | $26 | $32 |
| Water heating – electric | $29 | $35 | $44 | $54 | $63 | $73 |
| Detached house — Water, sewer and trash | ||||||
| Water | $31 | $31 | $38 | $51 | $64 | $78 |
| Sewer | $12 | $12 | $13 | $14 | $15 | $15 |
| Trash collection | $59 | $59 | $59 | $59 | $59 | $59 |
| Detached house — Tenant-supplied appliances | ||||||
| Range/microwave | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 |
| Refrigerator | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 |
- HACLB also publishes energy-efficient schedules and larger unit sizes, not shown here.
- The schedule lists a natural gas charge separately; it is not included in the calculator.
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HUD rents by ZIP code
2-bedroom HUD figure for each ZIP. Open a ZIP for every unit size.
$2,96090802 Long Beach
$3,26090803 Long Beach
$3,92090804 Long Beach
$2,97090805 Long Beach
$2,63090806 Long Beach
$2,56090807 Long Beach
$2,92090808 Long Beach
$3,59090809 Long Beach
$2,96090810 Long Beach
$2,47090813 Long Beach
$2,63090814 Long Beach
$3,26090815 Long Beach
$3,42090822 Long Beach
$3,44090831 Long Beach
$2,96090832 Long Beach
$2,96090833 Long Beach
$2,96090840 Long Beach
$2,96090853 Long Beach
$2,960
Rent limits for Long Beach
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HACLB payment standard?
HACLB's published 2-bedroom payment standards, effective January 1, 2027, range from $2,223 to $3,528 across 12 ZIP codes (source: HACLB Payment Standards (web page)). A payment standard is the maximum monthly amount HACLB uses to calculate a voucher's housing assistance for a given unit size. HACLB chooses its payment standards, and HUD rules (24 CFR 982.503) normally require them to fall between 90% and 110% of HUD's Fair Market Rent for the area (the metro-wide FMR, or ZIP-level Small Area FMRs where the authority uses them) — the "basic range". An authority can go above 110% only with an exception payment standard approved by HUD or allowed by HUD notice.
What are HACLB's utility allowances for 2026?
HACLB's current utility allowances took effect on January 1, 2026 (source: Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach utility allowance schedule (PDF, effective January 1, 2026)). For a 2-bedroom, the allowance for a single utility ranges from $7 to $119 a month. Add the allowance for each utility you pay yourself. The total is added to the contract rent, and that gross rent is what is compared with the payment standard, so a unit with tenant-paid utilities needs a lower rent to fit.
Why might HACLB's published amounts differ from the HUD figures on this page?
The figures here are HUD's FY2027 (effective Oct 1, 2026) Small Area FMRs. HACLB sets its own amounts as a percentage of these (anywhere in the 90–110% basic range), and it adopts new amounts on its own schedule. When new HUD figures would put its payment standards outside the basic range, HUD rules require the authority to revise them within three months of the new figures taking effect. Always use HACLB's own published schedule for your actual voucher amount.
Where can I find HACLB's official payment standard schedule?
HACLB publishes its schedule on its website: HACLB payment standards (effective January 1, 2027). If you have a voucher, your briefing packet or caseworker can also confirm the amount for your unit size and ZIP code.
Does a higher payment standard mean the voucher pays more of my rent?
It raises the ceiling. The housing assistance payment is the lower of the payment standard or the unit's gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities), minus your total tenant payment — usually about 30% of adjusted monthly income (24 CFR 982.505). If a unit's gross rent is above the payment standard, you pay the difference, and at initial lease-up your share can't exceed 40% of adjusted monthly income.
Why do the amounts change by ZIP code?
HUD publishes Small Area FMRs for each ZIP code in HACLB's area rather than one figure for the whole metro area. Some authorities are required to use them and others may choose to; where an authority uses them, its payment standards vary by ZIP too, so higher-rent neighborhoods get higher ceilings. Check HACLB's schedule for the ZIP of the unit, not where you live now.