Berkeley, CA Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Berkeley ranges from $2,630 (ZIP 94702) to $3,590 (ZIP 94708), with a median of $2,810 across 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94701 | $2,090 | $2,290 | $2,810 | $3,600 | $4,260 |
| 94702 | $1,930 | $2,150 | $2,630 | $3,360 | $3,980 |
| 94703 | $2,000 | $2,190 | $2,680 | $3,430 | $4,060 |
| 94704 | $1,950 | $2,150 | $2,630 | $3,360 | $3,980 |
| 94705 | $2,110 | $2,310 | $2,830 | $3,620 | $4,290 |
| 94707 | $2,120 | $2,330 | $2,850 | $3,650 | $4,320 |
| 94708 | $2,670 | $2,930 | $3,590 | $4,600 | $5,440 |
| 94709 | $2,100 | $2,300 | $2,820 | $3,610 | $4,270 |
| 94710 | $2,290 | $2,510 | $3,070 | $3,930 | $4,650 |
| 94712 | $2,090 | $2,290 | $2,810 | $3,600 | $4,260 |
| 94720 | $2,060 | $2,260 | $2,770 | $3,540 | $4,190 |
Income limits: Alameda County
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