Fresno County, CA Fair Market Rent & Section 8 (FY2026)
Official HUD Fair Market Rent for Fresno County (Fresno, CA HUD Metro FMR Area), with the typical 90–110% Section 8 voucher payment-standard range.
| Unit size | Fair Market Rent | Voucher range (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,347 | $1,212–$1,482 |
| 1 BR | $1,355 | $1,220–$1,491 |
| 2 BR | $1,664 | $1,498–$1,830 |
| 3 BR | $2,314 | $2,083–$2,545 |
| 4 BR | $2,660 | $2,394–$2,926 |
Source: HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents. Voucher range = 90–110% of FMR (your PHA sets the exact standard).
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Section 8 rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMR)
This area uses ZIP-level Small Area FMRs, so the voucher amount varies by neighborhood. Pick a ZIP:
- 93234
- 93605
- 93606
- 93609
- 93611
- 93612
- 93613
- 93616
- 93621
- 93625
- 93634
- 93648
- 93651
- 93657
- 93660
- 93664
- 93667
- 93668
- 93702
- 93703
- 93704
- 93706
- 93710
- 93711
- 93722
- 93726
- 93728
- 93737
- 93741
What this means
If you rent (or are renting out) a home in Fresno County with a Housing Choice Voucher, the housing authority caps assistance at its payment standard — usually 90–110% of the Fair Market Rent above. A 2-bedroom payment standard here is roughly $1,498–$1,830/month. The tenant generally pays about 30% of adjusted income toward rent and utilities, and the voucher covers the rest up to the standard. The unit must also pass a housing-quality inspection and a rent-reasonableness check.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Fair Market Rent in Fresno County, CA for 2026?
- For FY2026, HUD's Fair Market Rent in Fresno County (Fresno, CA HUD Metro FMR Area) is $1,347 for a studio, $1,355 for 1 bedroom, $1,664 for 2 bedrooms, $2,314 for 3 bedrooms, and $2,660 for 4 bedrooms.
- How much will a Section 8 voucher cover in Fresno County?
- Housing authorities set the payment standard between 90% and 110% of the Fair Market Rent. For a 2-bedroom in Fresno County that range is about $1,498–$1,830 per month. Your local PHA sets the exact figure, and your share is generally about 30% of your adjusted monthly income.
- Is Fair Market Rent the same as the voucher amount?
- No. FMR is HUD's rent estimate for the area; the voucher payment standard is set by your local Public Housing Authority within 90–110% of FMR, and the rent must also pass a "rent reasonableness" review and a housing-quality inspection.