Santa Barbara, CA Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Santa Barbara ranges from $3,110 (ZIP 93102) to $4,360 (ZIP 93109), with a median of $3,235 across 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93101 | $3,070 | $3,360 | $3,850 | $4,950 | $5,650 |
| 93102 | $2,480 | $2,710 | $3,110 | $4,000 | $4,560 |
| 93103 | $2,890 | $3,160 | $3,620 | $4,650 | $5,310 |
| 93105 | $2,900 | $3,170 | $3,630 | $4,660 | $5,330 |
| 93106 | $2,680 | $2,930 | $3,360 | $4,320 | $4,930 |
| 93108 | $2,900 | $3,270 | $3,690 | $4,870 | $5,430 |
| 93109 | $3,480 | $3,810 | $4,360 | $5,600 | $6,400 |
| 93110 | $2,830 | $3,090 | $3,540 | $4,550 | $5,190 |
| 93111 | $3,370 | $3,680 | $4,220 | $5,420 | $6,190 |
| 93120 | $2,480 | $2,710 | $3,110 | $4,000 | $4,560 |
| 93121 | $2,480 | $2,710 | $3,110 | $4,000 | $4,560 |
| 93130 | $2,480 | $2,710 | $3,110 | $4,000 | $4,560 |
| 93140 | $2,480 | $2,710 | $3,110 | $4,000 | $4,560 |
| 93150 | $2,480 | $2,710 | $3,110 | $4,000 | $4,560 |
| 93160 | $2,480 | $2,710 | $3,110 | $4,000 | $4,560 |
| 93190 | $2,480 | $2,710 | $3,110 | $4,000 | $4,560 |
Income limits: Santa Barbara County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom