Ventura County, CA Fair Market Rent & Section 8 (FY2026)
Official HUD Fair Market Rent for Ventura County (Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA MSA), with the typical 90–110% Section 8 voucher payment-standard range.
| Unit size | Fair Market Rent | Voucher range (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,998 | $1,798–$2,198 |
| 1 BR | $2,250 | $2,025–$2,475 |
| 2 BR | $2,693 | $2,424–$2,962 |
| 3 BR | $3,652 | $3,287–$4,017 |
| 4 BR | $4,240 | $3,816–$4,664 |
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:
- 90265
- 91304
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- 91311
- 91319
- 91320
- 91358
- 91359
- 91360
- 91361
- 91362
- 91377
- 93001
- 93002
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- 93004
- 93005
- 93006
- 93007
- 93009
- 93010
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- 93012
- 93015
- 93016
- 93020
- 93021
- 93022
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- 93024
- 93030
- 93031
- 93032
- 93033
- 93034
- 93035
- 93036
- 93040
- 93041
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- 93060
- 93061
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- 93063
- 93064
- 93065
- 93066
- 93094
- 93099
- 93225
What this means
If you rent (or are renting out) a home in Ventura 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 $2,424–$2,962/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 Ventura County, CA for 2026?
- For FY2026, HUD's Fair Market Rent in Ventura County (Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA MSA) is $1,998 for a studio, $2,250 for 1 bedroom, $2,693 for 2 bedrooms, $3,652 for 3 bedrooms, and $4,240 for 4 bedrooms.
- How much will a Section 8 voucher cover in Ventura County?
- Housing authorities set the payment standard between 90% and 110% of the Fair Market Rent. For a 2-bedroom in Ventura County that range is about $2,424–$2,962 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.