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

Palo Alto, CA 94303'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 94303 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 $1,872 to a high of $2,288, with an average of $2,080.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $2,232, a maximum of $2,728, and an average of $2,480.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $2,637, peaking at a maximum of $3,223, and averaging at $2,930.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $3,276, a maximum of $4,004, and an average of $3,640.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $3,582 to a maximum of $4,378, with an average of $3,980.

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 Palo Alto, CA 94303 Low Rent (90%) $1,872 $2,232 $2,637 $3,276 $3,582
Average Rent $2,080 $2,480 $2,930 $3,640 $3,980
High Rent(110%) $2,288 $2,728 $3,223 $4,004 $4,378
2024 Palo Alto, CA 94303 Low Rent (90%) $1,872 $2,232 $2,637 $3,276 $3,582
Average Rent $2,080 $2,480 $2,930 $3,640 $3,980
High Rent (110%) $2,288 $2,728 $3,223 $4,004 $4,378
2023 Palo Alto, CA 94303 Low Rent (90%) $1,782 $2,142 $2,592 $3,339 $3,636
Average Rent $1,980 $2,380 $2,880 $3,710 $4,040
High Rent(110%) $2,178 $2,618 $3,168 $4,081 $4,444
2022 Palo Alto, CA 94303 Low Rent (90%) $1,908 $2,376 $2,880 $3,708 $4,032
Average Rent $2,120 $2,640 $3,200 $4,120 $4,480
High Rent (110%) $2,332 $2,904 $3,520 $4,532 $4,928
2021 Palo Alto, CA 94303 Low Rent (90%) $1,989 $2,412 $2,907 $3,762 $4,176
Average Rent $2,210 $2,680 $3,230 $4,180 $4,640
High Rent(110%) $2,431 $2,948 $3,553 $4,598 $5,104
2020 Palo Alto, CA 94303 Low Rent (90%) $1,899 $2,304 $2,808 $3,690 $4,041
Average Rent $2,110 $2,560 $3,120 $4,100 $4,490
High Rent (110%) $2,321 $2,816 $3,432 $4,510 $4,939
2019 Palo Alto, CA 94303 Low Rent (90%) $1,791 $2,178 $2,691 $3,555 $3,879
Average Rent $1,990 $2,420 $2,990 $3,950 $4,310
High Rent(110%) $2,189 $2,662 $3,289 $4,345 $4,741


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