FY2027 Small Area FMR · Redding, CA
ZIP 96003 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 96003 (Redding, CA) is $1,780 a month, down 0.6% from FY2026. That is 13% above the Redding, CA area-wide FMR of $1,581.
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 96003 sits in the Redding, CA area
Of the 34 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 96003 has the 3rd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Redding, 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 $1,581 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,780 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,350 | $1,215 – $1,485 | $1,201 | $1,320 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,360 | $1,224 – $1,496 | $1,209 | $1,360 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,780 | $1,602 – $1,958 | $1,581 | $1,790 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,460 | $2,214 – $2,706 | $2,189 | $2,490 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,980 | $2,682 – $3,278 | $2,643 | $3,000 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,780 needs about $71,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $97,100 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $77,700. ZIP code 96003 lies mainly in Shasta County. See the Redding, 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 96003?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 96003 are $1,350 (studio), $1,360 (1 BR), $1,780 (2 BR), $2,460 (3 BR) and $2,980 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 96003?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 96003 that range is $1,602 to $1,958 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 96003?
The FY2026 income limits of the Redding, CA area apply: median family income $97,100, low-income (80%) limit $77,700 for a family of four.