FY2027 Small Area FMR · Covelo, CA
ZIP 95428 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 95428 (Covelo, CA) is $1,620 a month, up 5.2% from FY2026. That is 4% below the Mendocino County, CA area-wide FMR of $1,683.
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 95428 sits in the Mendocino County, CA area
Of the 31 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 95428 has the 25th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Mendocino 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 $1,683 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,620 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,160 | $1,044 – $1,276 | $1,209 | $1,140 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,240 | $1,116 – $1,364 | $1,287 | $1,170 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,620 | $1,458 – $1,782 | $1,683 | $1,540 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,240 | $2,016 – $2,464 | $2,330 | $2,140 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,520 | $2,268 – $2,772 | $2,610 | $2,510 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,620 needs about $64,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $99,100 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $79,850. ZIP code 95428 lies mainly in Mendocino County. See the Mendocino 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 95428?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 95428 are $1,160 (studio), $1,240 (1 BR), $1,620 (2 BR), $2,240 (3 BR) and $2,520 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 95428?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 95428 that range is $1,458 to $1,782 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 95428?
The FY2026 income limits of the Mendocino County, CA area apply: median family income $99,100, low-income (80%) limit $79,850 for a family of four.