La Mesa, CA Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in La Mesa ranges from $2,630 (ZIP 91941) to $2,840 (ZIP 91942), with a median of $2,820 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91941 | $2,040 | $2,180 | $2,630 | $3,490 | $4,220 |
| 91942 | $2,200 | $2,350 | $2,840 | $3,770 | $4,550 |
| 91943 | $2,190 | $2,330 | $2,820 | $3,740 | $4,520 |
| 91944 | $2,190 | $2,330 | $2,820 | $3,740 | $4,520 |
Income limits: San Diego County
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