FY2027 Small Area FMR · Benton, CA
ZIP 93512 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 93512 (Benton, CA) is $1,690 a month, up 2.4% from FY2026. That is 12% below the Mono County, CA area-wide FMR of $1,927.
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 93512 sits in the Mono County, CA area
Of the 8 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 93512 has the 7th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Mono County, 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 $1,927 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,690 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,180 | $1,062 – $1,298 | $1,342 | $1,160 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,530 | $1,377 – $1,683 | $1,550 | $1,510 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,690 | $1,521 – $1,859 | $1,927 | $1,650 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,280 | $2,052 – $2,508 | $2,374 | $2,140 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,820 | $2,538 – $3,102 | $3,185 | $2,770 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,690 needs about $67,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $120,400 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $89,850. ZIP code 93512 lies mainly in Mono County. See the Mono County, 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 93512?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 93512 are $1,180 (studio), $1,530 (1 BR), $1,690 (2 BR), $2,280 (3 BR) and $2,820 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 93512?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 93512 that range is $1,521 to $1,859 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 93512?
The FY2026 income limits of the Mono County, CA area apply: median family income $120,400, low-income (80%) limit $89,850 for a family of four.