El Cajon, CA Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in El Cajon ranges from $2,440 (ZIP 92021) to $2,840 (ZIP 92019), with a median of $2,665 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92019 | $2,200 | $2,350 | $2,840 | $3,770 | $4,550 |
| 92020 | $1,950 | $2,080 | $2,510 | $3,330 | $4,020 |
| 92021 | $1,890 | $2,020 | $2,440 | $3,240 | $3,910 |
| 92022 | $2,190 | $2,330 | $2,820 | $3,740 | $4,520 |
Income limits: San Diego County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom