Novato, CA Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Novato ranges from $3,250 (ZIP 94945) to $3,590 (ZIP 94948), with a median of $3,495 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94945 | $2,240 | $2,680 | $3,250 | $4,150 | $4,530 |
| 94947 | $2,370 | $2,760 | $3,400 | $4,440 | $5,000 |
| 94948 | $2,500 | $2,920 | $3,590 | $4,690 | $5,280 |
| 94949 | $2,500 | $2,920 | $3,590 | $4,690 | $5,280 |
Income limits: Marin County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom