ZIP 93203 Section 8 rent & Fair Market Rent (FY2026)
ZIP-level Small Area Fair Market Rent and Section 8 voucher payment standards for 93203 — Bakersfield-Delano, CA MSA.
| Unit size | Small Area FMR | Payment standard (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,030 | $927–$1,133 |
| 1 BR | $1,040 | $936–$1,144 |
| 2 BR | $1,350 | $1,215–$1,485 |
| 3 BR | $1,880 | $1,692–$2,068 |
| 4 BR | $2,260 | $2,034–$2,486 |
Source: HUD FY2026 Small Area FMRs. Payment standard = 90–110% of SAFMR (HUD-published band); your PHA sets the exact standard.
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What this means
A Housing Choice Voucher in ZIP 93203 is capped at the housing authority's payment standard, generally 90–110% of the Small Area FMR shown above. The tenant typically pays about 30% of adjusted monthly income toward rent and utilities; the voucher covers the rest up to the standard, and the unit must pass an inspection and rent-reasonableness review.
ZIP 93203 is in Kern County, CA — see the county-wide Fair Market Rent, or all California rents.
Rents inside Bakersfield-Delano, CA vary by ZIP code: this one ranks 39 of 55 on 2-bedroom SAFMR, in an area spanning $1,250 to $2,220. See every ZIP code in Bakersfield-Delano, CA ranked →
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the Section 8 payment standard for ZIP 93203?
- In ZIP 93203 (Bakersfield-Delano, CA MSA), the FY2026 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom is $1,350, and the voucher payment standard typically falls between $1,215 and $1,485 (90–110% of SAFMR). Your local PHA sets the exact figure.
- Why is the rent different from nearby ZIP codes?
- This area uses Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMRs), which HUD calculates per ZIP code so that vouchers reflect neighborhood-level rents rather than one metro-wide average.