FY2027 Small Area FMR · Washington, CA
ZIP 95986 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 95986 (Washington, CA) is $1,970 a month, up 2.6% from FY2026. That is 5% above the Nevada County, CA area-wide FMR of $1,885.
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 95986 sits in the Nevada County, CA area
Of the 17 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 95986 has the 8th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Nevada 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 $1,885 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,970 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,370 | $1,233 – $1,507 | $1,313 | $1,450 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,510 | $1,359 – $1,661 | $1,441 | $1,460 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,970 | $1,773 – $2,167 | $1,885 | $1,920 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,730 | $2,457 – $3,003 | $2,610 | $2,670 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,290 | $2,961 – $3,619 | $3,151 | $3,220 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,970 needs about $78,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $140,400 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $100,100. ZIP code 95986 lies mainly in Nevada County. See the Nevada 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 95986?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 95986 are $1,370 (studio), $1,510 (1 BR), $1,970 (2 BR), $2,730 (3 BR) and $3,290 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 95986?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 95986 that range is $1,773 to $2,167 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 95986?
The FY2026 income limits of the Nevada County, CA area apply: median family income $140,400, low-income (80%) limit $100,100 for a family of four.