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

Santa Rosa, 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 Rosa, CA MSA, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $1,450 to a high of $1,772, with an average of $1,611.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,628, a maximum of $1,990, and an average of $1,809.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $2,139, peaking at a maximum of $2,615, and averaging at $2,377.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $2,905, a maximum of $3,551, and an average of $3,228.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $3,083 to a maximum of $3,768, with an average of $3,425.

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 Rosa, 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 Rosa, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $1,450 $1,628 $2,139 $2,905 $3,083
Average Rent $1,611 $1,809 $2,377 $3,228 $3,425
High Rent(110%) $1,772 $1,990 $2,615 $3,551 $3,768
2023 Santa Rosa, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $1,373 $1,540 $2,027 $2,791 $3,020
Average Rent $1,525 $1,711 $2,252 $3,101 $3,356
High Rent (110%) $1,678 $1,882 $2,477 $3,411 $3,692
2022 Santa Rosa, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $1,236 $1,394 $1,834 $2,566 $2,847
Average Rent $1,373 $1,549 $2,038 $2,851 $3,163
High Rent(110%) $1,510 $1,704 $2,242 $3,136 $3,479
2021 Santa Rosa, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $1,206 $1,367 $1,796 $2,543 $2,929
Average Rent $1,340 $1,519 $1,996 $2,825 $3,254
High Rent (110%) $1,474 $1,671 $2,196 $3,108 $3,579
2020 Santa Rosa, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $1,172 $1,340 $1,754 $2,518 $2,972
Average Rent $1,302 $1,489 $1,949 $2,798 $3,302
High Rent(110%) $1,432 $1,638 $2,144 $3,078 $3,632
2019 Santa Rosa, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $1,129 $1,302 $1,698 $2,455 $2,968
Average Rent $1,254 $1,447 $1,887 $2,728 $3,298
High Rent (110%) $1,379 $1,592 $2,076 $3,001 $3,628
2018 Santa Rosa, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $1,102 $1,278 $1,659 $2,413 $2,921
Average Rent $1,224 $1,420 $1,843 $2,681 $3,246
High Rent(110%) $1,346 $1,562 $2,027 $2,949 $3,571
2017 Santa Rosa, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $942 $1,092 $1,415 $2,059 $2,493
Average Rent $1,047 $1,213 $1,572 $2,288 $2,770
High Rent (110%) $1,152 $1,334 $1,729 $2,517 $3,047


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