Santa Monica, CA Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Santa Monica ranges from $2,960 (ZIP 90406) to $4,250 (ZIP 90403), with a median of $3,695 across 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90401 | $3,020 | $3,370 | $4,160 | $5,280 | $5,910 |
| 90402 | $2,870 | $3,200 | $3,950 | $5,010 | $5,610 |
| 90403 | $3,080 | $3,440 | $4,250 | $5,390 | $6,030 |
| 90404 | $2,580 | $2,880 | $3,550 | $4,500 | $5,040 |
| 90405 | $2,790 | $3,110 | $3,840 | $4,870 | $5,450 |
| 90406 | $2,150 | $2,400 | $2,960 | $3,760 | $4,200 |
| 90408 | $2,150 | $2,400 | $2,960 | $3,760 | $4,200 |
| 90409 | $2,150 | $2,400 | $2,960 | $3,760 | $4,200 |
Income limits: Los Angeles County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom