El Monte, CA Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in El Monte ranges from $2,600 (ZIP 91731) to $2,960 (ZIP 91734), with a median of $2,825 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91731 | $1,890 | $2,110 | $2,600 | $3,300 | $3,690 |
| 91732 | $1,950 | $2,180 | $2,690 | $3,410 | $3,820 |
| 91734 | $2,150 | $2,400 | $2,960 | $3,760 | $4,200 |
| 91735 | $2,150 | $2,400 | $2,960 | $3,760 | $4,200 |
Income limits: Los Angeles County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom