FY2027 Small Area FMR · Bakersfield, CA
ZIP 93313 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 93313 (Bakersfield, CA) is $2,420 a month, up 9.0% from FY2026. That is 46% above the Bakersfield-Delano, CA area-wide FMR of $1,656.
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 93313 sits in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA area
Of the 68 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 93313 has the 9th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Bakersfield-Delano, 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 $1,656 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $2,420 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,850 | $1,665 – $2,035 | $1,265 | $1,700 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,860 | $1,674 – $2,046 | $1,273 | $1,710 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,420 | $2,178 – $2,662 | $1,656 | $2,220 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,350 | $3,015 – $3,685 | $2,293 | $3,090 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,040 | $3,636 – $4,444 | $2,768 | $3,720 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $2,420 needs about $96,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $81,900 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $77,700. ZIP code 93313 lies mainly in Kern County. See the Bakersfield-Delano, CA county 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 93313?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 93313 are $1,850 (studio), $1,860 (1 BR), $2,420 (2 BR), $3,350 (3 BR) and $4,040 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 93313?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 93313 that range is $2,178 to $2,662 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 93313?
The FY2026 income limits of the Bakersfield-Delano, CA area apply: median family income $81,900, low-income (80%) limit $77,700 for a family of four.