Santa Cruz, CA Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Santa Cruz ranges from $3,800 (ZIP 95064) to $5,260 (ZIP 95060), with a median of $4,615 across 6 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). In Santa Cruz see Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz (HACSC) payment standards.
| ZIP | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95060 | $3,990 | $4,190 | $5,260 | $6,840 | $7,110 |
| 95061 | $3,230 | $3,390 | $4,250 | $5,530 | $5,740 |
| 95062 | $3,870 | $4,060 | $5,100 | $6,630 | $6,890 |
| 95063 | $3,230 | $3,390 | $4,250 | $5,530 | $5,740 |
| 95064 | $2,870 | $2,970 | $3,800 | $4,840 | $5,100 |
| 95065 | $3,780 | $3,970 | $4,980 | $6,480 | $6,730 |
Income limits: Santa Cruz County
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