The PHA sets a payment standard ranging from 90% to 110% of the Fair Market Rents (FMRs).

Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA MSA, CA

In the year 2024, as a landlord, if you're looking to rent your property to a Section 8 tenant or another housing voucher program in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA MSA, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $2,097 to a high of $2,563, with an average of $2,330.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $2,386, a maximum of $2,916, and an average of $2,651.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $2,695, peaking at a maximum of $3,293, and averaging at $2,994.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $3,596, a maximum of $4,396, and an average of $3,996.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $4,075 to a maximum of $4,981, with an average of $4,528.

The fair market rent mentioned already includes all utilities. If a landlord chooses not to provide utility coverage, they can subtract the utility costs from the rent to determine the adjusted rental price.

Each housing authority establishes its own rental rates, so you should check the pricing set by that specific housing authority to determine the maximum amount they can offer. It's advisable to adhere to their pricing guidelines.

To apply for Section 8 housing, you can check your income against the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA MSA Housing Choice voucher income limit to determine your eligibility.

HUD's Fair Market Rent guides Section 8 rates for your rental unit.

Year Area HUD Fair Market Rent Bedrooms
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
2024 Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $2,097 $2,386 $2,695 $3,596 $4,075
Average Rent $2,330 $2,651 $2,994 $3,996 $4,528
High Rent(110%) $2,563 $2,916 $3,293 $4,396 $4,981
2023 Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $1,836 $2,115 $2,400 $3,168 $3,601
Average Rent $2,040 $2,350 $2,667 $3,520 $4,001
High Rent (110%) $2,244 $2,585 $2,934 $3,872 $4,401
2022 Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $1,688 $1,941 $2,264 $2,984 $3,411
Average Rent $1,875 $2,157 $2,516 $3,316 $3,790
High Rent(110%) $2,063 $2,373 $2,768 $3,648 $4,169
2021 Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $1,555 $1,814 $2,137 $2,823 $3,230
Average Rent $1,728 $2,015 $2,374 $3,137 $3,589
High Rent (110%) $1,901 $2,217 $2,611 $3,451 $3,948
2020 Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $1,516 $1,768 $2,092 $2,791 $3,215
Average Rent $1,684 $1,964 $2,324 $3,101 $3,572
High Rent(110%) $1,852 $2,160 $2,556 $3,411 $3,929
2019 Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $1,263 $1,500 $1,756 $2,363 $2,736
Average Rent $1,403 $1,667 $1,951 $2,625 $3,040
High Rent (110%) $1,543 $1,834 $2,146 $2,888 $3,344
2018 Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $1,254 $1,472 $1,725 $2,343 $2,727
Average Rent $1,393 $1,636 $1,917 $2,603 $3,030
High Rent(110%) $1,532 $1,800 $2,109 $2,863 $3,333
2017 Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $1,018 $1,191 $1,400 $1,915 $2,235
Average Rent $1,131 $1,323 $1,555 $2,128 $2,483
High Rent (110%) $1,244 $1,455 $1,711 $2,341 $2,731


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