Tuolumne 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 | $1,096/mo | $986 – $1,206/mo |
| 1 BR | $1,257/mo | $1,131 – $1,383/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,589/mo | $1,430 – $1,748/mo |
| 3 BR | $2,078/mo | $1,870 – $2,286/mo |
| 4 BR | $2,666/mo | $2,399 – $2,933/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Tuolumne County, CA (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Tuolumne 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 Tuolumne 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 Tuolumne 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 | $35,800 |
| 2 people | $40,900 |
| 3 people | $46,000 |
| 4 people | $51,100 |
| 5 people | $55,200 |
| 6 people | $59,300 |
| 7 people | $63,400 |
| 8 people | $67,500 |
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 Tuolumne 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.
SONORA GARDEN APARTMENTS
100 GREENLEY RD, SONORA, CA, 9537033 income-restricted units of 34 total12 1BR, 12 2BR, 10 3BRBuilt 20234% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053BLACKBERRY OAKS APARTMENTS
801 LYONS BALD MOUNTAIN ROAD, SONORA, CA, 9537041 income-restricted units of 42 total41 1BR, 1 2BRBuilt 20164% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046- Elderly
TUOLUMNE APARTMENTS
18400 TUOLUMNE ROAD, TUOLUMNE, CA, 9537951 income-restricted units of 52 total24 1BR, 28 2BRBuilt 20159% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045 - Elderly
GREENWOOD VILLAGE APTS
420 GREENLEY RD, SONORA, CA, 9537047 income-restricted units of 48 total24 1BR, 22 2BR, 2 3BRBuilt 20059% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035 FOREST VIEW SENIOR APTS
19499 HESS AVE, SONORA, CA, 9537059 income-restricted units of 60 total48 1BR, 12 2BRBuilt 19994% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029OAK HILLS APTS
10260 PRESTON LN, JAMESTOWN, CA, 9532780 income-restricted unitsBuilt 19984% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028COLUMBIA VILLAGE TOWNHOMES
11439 COLUMBIA VILLAGE DR, SONORA, CA, 9537079 income-restricted units of 80 total24 2BR, 48 3BR, 8 4BR+Built 19984% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028TUOLUMNE CITY SENIOR APTS
18402 TUOLUMNE RD, TUOLUMNE, CA, 9537930 income-restricted unitsBuilt 19934% LIHTCCompliance through ~2023TWIN PINES APTS
19611 ELDER LN, GROVELAND, CA, 9532139 income-restricted unitsBuilt 19924% LIHTCCompliance through ~2022JAMESTOWN TERRACE
10330 PRESTON LN, JAMESTOWN, CA, 9532756 income-restricted unitsBuilt 19914% LIHTCCompliance through ~2021- Elderly
EAST GARDEN APTS
10347 WILLOW ST, JAMESTOWN, CA, 9532751 income-restricted unitsBuilt 19914% LIHTCCompliance through ~2021
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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