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

San Jose, CA 95120'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 95120 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 $2,619 to a high of $3,201, with an average of $2,910.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $2,970, a maximum of $3,630, and an average of $3,300.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $3,474, peaking at a maximum of $4,246, and averaging at $3,860.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $4,428, a maximum of $5,412, and an average of $4,920.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $4,959 to a maximum of $6,061, with an average of $5,510.

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 Jose, CA 95120 Low Rent (90%) $2,619 $2,970 $3,474 $4,428 $4,959
Average Rent $2,910 $3,300 $3,860 $4,920 $5,510
High Rent(110%) $3,201 $3,630 $4,246 $5,412 $6,061
2023 San Jose, CA 95120 Low Rent (90%) $2,907 $3,294 $3,852 $4,914 $5,508
Average Rent $3,230 $3,660 $4,280 $5,460 $6,120
High Rent (110%) $3,553 $4,026 $4,708 $6,006 $6,732
2022 San Jose, CA 95120 Low Rent (90%) $2,853 $3,222 $3,816 $4,905 $5,607
Average Rent $3,170 $3,580 $4,240 $5,450 $6,230
High Rent(110%) $3,487 $3,938 $4,664 $5,995 $6,853
2021 San Jose, CA 95120 Low Rent (90%) $2,889 $3,321 $3,960 $5,175 $5,958
Average Rent $3,210 $3,690 $4,400 $5,750 $6,620
High Rent (110%) $3,531 $4,059 $4,840 $6,325 $7,282
2020 San Jose, CA 95120 Low Rent (90%) $2,700 $3,159 $3,816 $5,067 $5,814
Average Rent $3,000 $3,510 $4,240 $5,630 $6,460
High Rent(110%) $3,300 $3,861 $4,664 $6,193 $7,106
2019 San Jose, CA 95120 Low Rent (90%) $2,466 $2,925 $3,582 $4,833 $5,544
Average Rent $2,740 $3,250 $3,980 $5,370 $6,160
High Rent (110%) $3,014 $3,575 $4,378 $5,907 $6,776


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