FY2027 Small Area FMR · Cathedral City, CA
ZIP 92234 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 92234 (Cathedral City, CA) is $2,000 a month, down 6.5% from FY2026. That is 5% below the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA area-wide FMR of $2,103.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
FY2027 FY2026
Where 92234 sits in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA area
Of the 217 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 92234 has the 135th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA is not on HUD's list of mandatory Small Area FMR areas, so voucher payment standards here are normally based on the area-wide FMR of $2,103 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $2,000 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,530 | $1,377 – $1,683 | $1,605 | $1,650 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,620 | $1,458 – $1,782 | $1,705 | $1,730 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,000 | $1,800 – $2,200 | $2,103 | $2,140 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,640 | $2,376 – $2,904 | $2,771 | $2,830 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,170 | $2,853 – $3,487 | $3,336 | $3,420 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $2,000 needs about $80,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $106,500 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $98,400. ZIP code 92234 lies mainly in Riverside County. See the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro page for the full income limits table and the household check.
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Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 92234?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 92234 are $1,530 (studio), $1,620 (1 BR), $2,000 (2 BR), $2,640 (3 BR) and $3,170 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 92234?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 92234 that range is $1,800 to $2,200 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 92234?
The FY2026 income limits of the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA area apply: median family income $106,500, low-income (80%) limit $98,400 for a family of four.