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

Santa Cruz, CA 95060'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 95060 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 $3,024 to a high of $3,696, with an average of $3,360.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $3,276, a maximum of $4,004, and an average of $3,640.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $4,302, peaking at a maximum of $5,258, and averaging at $4,780.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $5,301, a maximum of $6,479, and an average of $5,890.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $5,841 to a maximum of $7,139, with an average of $6,490.

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 Cruz, CA 95060 Low Rent (90%) $3,024 $3,276 $4,302 $5,301 $5,841
Average Rent $3,360 $3,640 $4,780 $5,890 $6,490
High Rent(110%) $3,696 $4,004 $5,258 $6,479 $7,139
2023 Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Low Rent (90%) $2,331 $2,637 $3,474 $4,302 $4,815
Average Rent $2,590 $2,930 $3,860 $4,780 $5,350
High Rent (110%) $2,849 $3,223 $4,246 $5,258 $5,885
2022 Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Low Rent (90%) $2,169 $2,484 $3,267 $4,167 $4,644
Average Rent $2,410 $2,760 $3,630 $4,630 $5,160
High Rent(110%) $2,651 $3,036 $3,993 $5,093 $5,676
2021 Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Low Rent (90%) $2,007 $2,304 $3,042 $3,978 $4,446
Average Rent $2,230 $2,560 $3,380 $4,420 $4,940
High Rent (110%) $2,453 $2,816 $3,718 $4,862 $5,434
2020 Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Low Rent (90%) $1,692 $1,971 $2,601 $3,447 $3,870
Average Rent $1,880 $2,190 $2,890 $3,830 $4,300
High Rent(110%) $2,068 $2,409 $3,179 $4,213 $4,730
2019 Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Low Rent (90%) $1,638 $1,935 $2,556 $3,393 $3,879
Average Rent $1,820 $2,150 $2,840 $3,770 $4,310
High Rent (110%) $2,002 $2,365 $3,124 $4,147 $4,741


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