Walnut Creek, CA Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Walnut Creek ranges from $2,820 (ZIP 94595) to $3,630 (ZIP 94598), with a median of $3,195 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94595 | $2,100 | $2,300 | $2,820 | $3,610 | $4,270 |
| 94596 | $2,420 | $2,650 | $3,250 | $4,160 | $4,920 |
| 94597 | $2,340 | $2,560 | $3,140 | $4,020 | $4,760 |
| 94598 | $2,700 | $2,960 | $3,630 | $4,650 | $5,500 |
Income limits: Contra Costa County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom