FY2027 Small Area FMR · Quincy, CA
ZIP 95971 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 95971 (Quincy, CA) is $1,670 a month, up 4.4% from FY2026. That is 17% above the Plumas County, CA area-wide FMR of $1,422.
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 95971 sits in the Plumas County, CA area
Of the 19 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 95971 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Plumas 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 $1,422 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,670 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 | $990 | $1,100 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,280 | $1,152 – $1,408 | $1,087 | $1,220 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,670 | $1,503 – $1,837 | $1,422 | $1,600 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,210 | $1,989 – $2,431 | $1,883 | $2,230 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,310 | $2,079 – $2,541 | $1,966 | $2,260 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,670 needs about $66,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $93,500 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $77,700. ZIP code 95971 lies mainly in Plumas County. See the Plumas 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 95971?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 95971 are $1,160 (studio), $1,280 (1 BR), $1,670 (2 BR), $2,210 (3 BR) and $2,310 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 95971?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 95971 that range is $1,503 to $1,837 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 95971?
The FY2026 income limits of the Plumas County, CA area apply: median family income $93,500, low-income (80%) limit $77,700 for a family of four.