Santa Maria, CA Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Santa Maria ranges from $2,820 (ZIP 93454) to $3,410 (ZIP 93455), with a median of $3,110 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93454 | $2,220 | $2,480 | $2,820 | $3,670 | $4,190 |
| 93455 | $2,720 | $2,980 | $3,410 | $4,380 | $5,000 |
| 93456 | $2,480 | $2,710 | $3,110 | $4,000 | $4,560 |
| 93457 | $2,480 | $2,710 | $3,110 | $4,000 | $4,560 |
| 93458 | $2,310 | $2,520 | $2,890 | $3,710 | $4,240 |
Income limits: Santa Barbara County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom