Bakersfield, CA Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Bakersfield ranges from $1,490 (ZIP 93301) to $2,480 (ZIP 93312), with a median of $1,660 across 21 ZIP codes. HUD sets these per ZIP code (Small Area Fair Market Rents), so they differ across the city.
These are HUD's figures, effective 2026-10-01. A housing authority sets its own payment standard, normally between 90% and 110% of them (higher with HUD approval or as a disability accommodation). The voucher then pays the lower of that standard or the gross rent, minus your total tenant payment (generally 30% of adjusted monthly income).
| ZIP | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93301 | $1,140 | $1,150 | $1,490 | $2,060 | $2,490 |
| 93302 | $1,270 | $1,280 | $1,660 | $2,300 | $2,770 |
| 93303 | $1,270 | $1,280 | $1,660 | $2,300 | $2,770 |
| 93304 | $1,210 | $1,220 | $1,590 | $2,200 | $2,660 |
| 93305 | $1,170 | $1,180 | $1,530 | $2,120 | $2,560 |
| 93306 | $1,300 | $1,310 | $1,700 | $2,350 | $2,840 |
| 93307 | $1,180 | $1,190 | $1,550 | $2,150 | $2,590 |
| 93308 | $1,370 | $1,380 | $1,790 | $2,480 | $2,990 |
| 93309 | $1,380 | $1,390 | $1,810 | $2,510 | $3,030 |
| 93311 | $1,860 | $1,870 | $2,430 | $3,360 | $4,060 |
| 93312 | $1,890 | $1,910 | $2,480 | $3,430 | $4,150 |
| 93313 | $1,850 | $1,860 | $2,420 | $3,350 | $4,040 |
| 93314 | $1,890 | $1,910 | $2,480 | $3,430 | $4,150 |
| 93380 | $1,270 | $1,280 | $1,660 | $2,300 | $2,770 |
| 93384 | $1,270 | $1,280 | $1,660 | $2,300 | $2,770 |
| 93385 | $1,270 | $1,280 | $1,660 | $2,300 | $2,770 |
| 93386 | $1,270 | $1,280 | $1,660 | $2,300 | $2,770 |
| 93387 | $1,270 | $1,280 | $1,660 | $2,300 | $2,770 |
| 93388 | $1,270 | $1,280 | $1,660 | $2,300 | $2,770 |
| 93389 | $1,270 | $1,280 | $1,660 | $2,300 | $2,770 |
| 93390 | $1,270 | $1,280 | $1,660 | $2,300 | $2,770 |
Income limits: Kern County
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