Madera, CA Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Madera ranges from $1,440 (ZIP 93638) to $1,920 (ZIP 93636), with a median of $1,455 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93636 | $1,660 | $1,670 | $1,920 | $2,660 | $3,210 |
| 93637 | $1,260 | $1,260 | $1,450 | $2,010 | $2,420 |
| 93638 | $1,250 | $1,250 | $1,440 | $1,990 | $2,410 |
| 93639 | $1,260 | $1,270 | $1,460 | $2,020 | $2,440 |
Income limits: Madera County · Merced County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom