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

Sierra County, CA, 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 Sierra County, CA, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $820 to a high of $1,002, with an average of $911.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $905, a maximum of $1,106, and an average of $1,005.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,189, peaking at a maximum of $1,453, and averaging at $1,321.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,676, a maximum of $2,048, and an average of $1,862.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,951 to a maximum of $2,385, with an average of $2,168.

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 Sierra County, CA 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 Sierra County, CA, CA Low Rent (90%) $820 $905 $1,189 $1,676 $1,951
Average Rent $911 $1,005 $1,321 $1,862 $2,168
High Rent(110%) $1,002 $1,106 $1,453 $2,048 $2,385
2023 Sierra County, CA, CA Low Rent (90%) $697 $779 $1,024 $1,331 $1,654
Average Rent $774 $866 $1,138 $1,479 $1,838
High Rent (110%) $851 $953 $1,252 $1,627 $2,022
2022 Sierra County, CA, CA Low Rent (90%) $679 $770 $1,003 $1,434 $1,590
Average Rent $754 $855 $1,114 $1,593 $1,767
High Rent(110%) $829 $941 $1,225 $1,752 $1,944
2021 Sierra County, CA, CA Low Rent (90%) $753 $854 $1,113 $1,593 $1,767
Average Rent $837 $949 $1,237 $1,770 $1,963
High Rent (110%) $921 $1,044 $1,361 $1,947 $2,159
2020 Sierra County, CA, CA Low Rent (90%) $772 $878 $1,143 $1,643 $1,823
Average Rent $858 $975 $1,270 $1,825 $2,026
High Rent(110%) $944 $1,073 $1,397 $2,008 $2,229
2019 Sierra County, CA, CA Low Rent (90%) $793 $886 $1,165 $1,663 $1,871
Average Rent $881 $984 $1,294 $1,848 $2,079
High Rent (110%) $969 $1,082 $1,423 $2,033 $2,287
2018 Sierra County, CA, CA Low Rent (90%) $736 $809 $1,072 $1,344 $1,733
Average Rent $818 $899 $1,191 $1,493 $1,926
High Rent(110%) $900 $989 $1,310 $1,642 $2,119
2017 Sierra County, CA, CA Low Rent (90%) $717 $779 $1,036 $1,296 $1,682
Average Rent $797 $866 $1,151 $1,440 $1,869
High Rent (110%) $877 $953 $1,266 $1,584 $2,056


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