San Joaquin County, CA Fair Market Rent & Section 8 (FY2026)
Official HUD Fair Market Rent for San Joaquin County (Stockton-Lodi, CA MSA), with the typical 90–110% Section 8 voucher payment-standard range.
| Unit size | Fair Market Rent | Voucher range (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,288 | $1,159–$1,417 |
| 1 BR | $1,395 | $1,256–$1,535 |
| 2 BR | $1,742 | $1,568–$1,916 |
| 3 BR | $2,423 | $2,181–$2,665 |
| 4 BR | $2,922 | $2,630–$3,214 |
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:
- 94505
- 95201
- 95202
- 95203
- 95204
- 95205
- 95206
- 95207
- 95208
- 95209
- 95210
- 95211
- 95212
- 95213
- 95215
- 95219
- 95220
- 95227
- 95231
- 95234
- 95237
- 95240
- 95241
- 95242
- 95253
- 95258
- 95267
- 95269
- 95304
- 95320
- 95330
- 95336
- 95337
- 95361
- 95366
- 95367
- 95376
- 95377
- 95378
- 95385
- 95391
- 95632
- 95641
- 95686
What this means
If you rent (or are renting out) a home in San Joaquin 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 $1,568–$1,916/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 San Joaquin County, CA for 2026?
- For FY2026, HUD's Fair Market Rent in San Joaquin County (Stockton-Lodi, CA MSA) is $1,288 for a studio, $1,395 for 1 bedroom, $1,742 for 2 bedrooms, $2,423 for 3 bedrooms, and $2,922 for 4 bedrooms.
- How much will a Section 8 voucher cover in San Joaquin County?
- Housing authorities set the payment standard between 90% and 110% of the Fair Market Rent. For a 2-bedroom in San Joaquin County that range is about $1,568–$1,916 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.