Palm Desert, CA Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Palm Desert ranges from $2,160 (ZIP 92211) to $2,190 (ZIP 92260), with a median of $2,170 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92211 | $1,650 | $1,750 | $2,160 | $2,850 | $3,430 |
| 92255 | $1,660 | $1,760 | $2,170 | $2,860 | $3,440 |
| 92260 | $1,670 | $1,780 | $2,190 | $2,890 | $3,470 |
| 92261 | $1,660 | $1,760 | $2,170 | $2,860 | $3,440 |
Income limits: Riverside County
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