Amador County, CA
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,387/mo | $1,248 – $1,526/mo |
| 1 BR | $1,396/mo | $1,256 – $1,536/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,698/mo | $1,528 – $1,868/mo |
| 3 BR | $2,220/mo | $1,998 – $2,442/mo |
| 4 BR | $2,714/mo | $2,443 – $2,985/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Amador County, CA (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Amador County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Finding the housing authority
We don't have a housing authority on file for Amador County yet. Use the Housing Authority Finder with a local ZIP code to locate the agency that administers vouchers here.
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Amador County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $38,700 |
| 2 people | $44,200 |
| 3 people | $49,750 |
| 4 people | $55,250 |
| 5 people | $59,700 |
| 6 people | $64,100 |
| 7 people | $68,550 |
| 8 people | $72,950 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Amador County
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
JACKSON HILLS APTS
300 NEW YORK RANCH RD, JACKSON, CA, 9564280 income-restricted units of 86 total62 1BR, 24 2BRBuilt 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041JOSE'S PLACE APTS
154 N ARROYO SECO ST, IONE, CA, 9564043 income-restricted units of 44 total43 1BR, 1 2BRBuilt 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041SUTTER HILL PLACE APTS
451 SUTTER HILL RD, SUTTER CREEK, CA, 9568543 income-restricted units of 44 total43 1BR, 1 2BRBuilt 20069% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036KENNEDY MEADOWS
701 NEW YORK RANCH RD, JACKSON, CA, 9564255 income-restricted units of 56 total28 2BR, 28 3BRBuilt 20059% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035- Elderly
JACKSON CORNERSTONE
1029 N MAIN ST, JACKSON, CA, 9564262 income-restricted units of 64 total32 1BR, 28 2BR, 4 3BRBuilt 20044% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
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