Santa Clara, CA Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Santa Clara ranges from $3,190 (ZIP 95050) to $4,230 (ZIP 95054), with a median of $3,270 across 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95050 | $2,400 | $2,710 | $3,190 | $4,290 | $4,570 |
| 95051 | $2,770 | $3,130 | $3,690 | $4,960 | $5,290 |
| 95052 | $2,460 | $2,780 | $3,270 | $4,390 | $4,690 |
| 95053 | $2,400 | $2,710 | $3,190 | $4,290 | $4,570 |
| 95054 | $3,180 | $3,590 | $4,230 | $5,680 | $6,060 |
| 95055 | $2,460 | $2,780 | $3,270 | $4,390 | $4,690 |
| 95056 | $2,460 | $2,780 | $3,270 | $4,390 | $4,690 |
Income limits: Santa Clara County
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