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

Santa Maria, CA 93454's Section 8 Fair Market Rent

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 the 93454 zip code area, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $1,710 to a high of $2,090, with an average of $1,900.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,953, a maximum of $2,387, and an average of $2,170.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $2,205, peaking at a maximum of $2,695, and averaging at $2,450.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $2,943, a maximum of $3,597, and an average of $3,270.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $3,339 to a maximum of $4,081, with an average of $3,710.

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.

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

Year City, State, Zipcode HUD Fair Market Rent Bedrooms
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
2024 Santa Maria, CA 93454 Low Rent (90%) $1,710 $1,953 $2,205 $2,943 $3,339
Average Rent $1,900 $2,170 $2,450 $3,270 $3,710
High Rent(110%) $2,090 $2,387 $2,695 $3,597 $4,081
2024 Santa Maria, CA 93454 Low Rent (90%) $1,710 $1,953 $2,205 $2,943 $3,339
Average Rent $1,900 $2,170 $2,450 $3,270 $3,710
High Rent (110%) $2,090 $2,387 $2,695 $3,597 $4,081
2023 Santa Maria, CA 93454 Low Rent (90%) $1,629 $1,872 $2,124 $2,808 $3,195
Average Rent $1,810 $2,080 $2,360 $3,120 $3,550
High Rent(110%) $1,991 $2,288 $2,596 $3,432 $3,905
2022 Santa Maria, CA 93454 Low Rent (90%) $1,467 $1,683 $1,962 $2,592 $2,961
Average Rent $1,630 $1,870 $2,180 $2,880 $3,290
High Rent (110%) $1,793 $2,057 $2,398 $3,168 $3,619
2021 Santa Maria, CA 93454 Low Rent (90%) $1,368 $1,593 $1,890 $2,520 $2,898
Average Rent $1,520 $1,770 $2,100 $2,800 $3,220
High Rent(110%) $1,672 $1,947 $2,310 $3,080 $3,542
2020 Santa Maria, CA 93454 Low Rent (90%) $1,296 $1,503 $1,782 $2,385 $2,745
Average Rent $1,440 $1,670 $1,980 $2,650 $3,050
High Rent (110%) $1,584 $1,837 $2,178 $2,915 $3,355
2019 Santa Maria, CA 93454 Low Rent (90%) $1,134 $1,332 $1,557 $2,115 $2,457
Average Rent $1,260 $1,480 $1,730 $2,350 $2,730
High Rent(110%) $1,386 $1,628 $1,903 $2,585 $3,003


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