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

San Mateo, CA 94404'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 94404 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 $2,970 to a high of $3,630, with an average of $3,300.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $3,645, a maximum of $4,455, and an average of $4,050.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $4,347, peaking at a maximum of $5,313, and averaging at $4,830.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $5,319, a maximum of $6,501, and an average of $5,910.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $5,787 to a maximum of $7,073, with an average of $6,430.

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 San Mateo, CA 94404 Low Rent (90%) $2,970 $3,645 $4,347 $5,319 $5,787
Average Rent $3,300 $4,050 $4,830 $5,910 $6,430
High Rent(110%) $3,630 $4,455 $5,313 $6,501 $7,073
2023 San Mateo, CA 94404 Low Rent (90%) $2,907 $3,600 $4,302 $5,283 $5,778
Average Rent $3,230 $4,000 $4,780 $5,870 $6,420
High Rent (110%) $3,553 $4,400 $5,258 $6,457 $7,062
2022 San Mateo, CA 94404 Low Rent (90%) $2,862 $3,555 $4,320 $5,553 $6,048
Average Rent $3,180 $3,950 $4,800 $6,170 $6,720
High Rent(110%) $3,498 $4,345 $5,280 $6,787 $7,392
2021 San Mateo, CA 94404 Low Rent (90%) $3,177 $3,942 $4,797 $6,165 $6,714
Average Rent $3,530 $4,380 $5,330 $6,850 $7,460
High Rent (110%) $3,883 $4,818 $5,863 $7,535 $8,206
2020 San Mateo, CA 94404 Low Rent (90%) $2,961 $3,663 $4,500 $5,886 $6,273
Average Rent $3,290 $4,070 $5,000 $6,540 $6,970
High Rent(110%) $3,619 $4,477 $5,500 $7,194 $7,667
2019 San Mateo, CA 94404 Low Rent (90%) $2,745 $3,393 $4,203 $5,508 $5,823
Average Rent $3,050 $3,770 $4,670 $6,120 $6,470
High Rent (110%) $3,355 $4,147 $5,137 $6,732 $7,117


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