San Benito 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 | $2,205/mo | $1,985 – $2,426/mo |
| 1 BR | $2,212/mo | $1,991 – $2,433/mo |
| 2 BR | $2,902/mo | $2,612 – $3,192/mo |
| 3 BR | $3,944/mo | $3,550 – $4,338/mo |
| 4 BR | $4,190/mo | $3,771 – $4,609/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — San Benito County, CA (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for San Benito 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 San Benito 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 San Benito 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 | $51,450 |
| 2 people | $58,750 |
| 3 people | $66,150 |
| 4 people | $73,450 |
| 5 people | $79,350 |
| 6 people | $85,250 |
| 7 people | $91,100 |
| 8 people | $97,000 |
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 San Benito 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.
RANCHO RUSTIC
1200 RANCHO DRIVE, HOLLISTER, CA, 9502371 income-restricted units of 73 total12 2BR, 47 3BR, 14 4BR+Built 20164% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046VISTA MEADOWS SENIOR APTS
108 E PARK ST, HOLLISTER, CA, 9502371 income-restricted units of 72 total67 1BR, 5 2BRBuilt 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041FOUNDRY LOFTS WORKFORCE
455 WESTSIDE BLVD, HOLLISTER, CA, 9502330 income-restricted units1 studio, 9 1BR, 6 2BR, 12 3BR, 3 4BR+Built 20114% LIHTCCompliance through ~2041LADO DEL RIO APTS
900 DEL RIO DR, HOLLISTER, CA, 9502341 income-restricted units of 42 total6 1BR, 21 2BR, 15 3BRBuilt 20059% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035PROSPECT VILLA APTS III
960 PROSPECT AVE, HOLLISTER, CA, 9502329 income-restricted units of 30 total29 1BR, 1 2BRBuilt 19954% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025RUSTIC GARDENS
190 SIERRA CT, HOLLISTER, CA, 9502318 income-restricted unitsBuilt 19944% LIHTCCompliance through ~2024RANCHO PARK
1200 RANCHO DR, HOLLISTER, CA, 9502354 income-restricted unitsBuilt 19934% LIHTCCompliance through ~2023PROSPECT VILLA APTS II
970 PROSPECT AVE, HOLLISTER, CA, 9502342 income-restricted unitsBuilt 19924% LIHTCCompliance through ~2022
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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