FY2027 Small Area FMR · Milford, CA
ZIP 96121 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 96121 (Milford, CA) is $1,450 a month, down 2.7% from FY2026. That is 16% above the Lassen County, CA area-wide FMR of $1,248.
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 96121 sits in the Lassen County, CA area
Of the 18 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 96121 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Lassen 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 $1,248 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,450 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,030 | $927 – $1,133 | $884 | $1,030 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,220 | $1,098 – $1,342 | $1,046 | $1,180 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,450 | $1,305 – $1,595 | $1,248 | $1,490 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,010 | $1,809 – $2,211 | $1,728 | $2,070 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,420 | $2,178 – $2,662 | $2,086 | $2,500 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,450 needs about $58,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $86,200 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $77,700. ZIP code 96121 lies mainly in Lassen County. See the Lassen 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 96121?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 96121 are $1,030 (studio), $1,220 (1 BR), $1,450 (2 BR), $2,010 (3 BR) and $2,420 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 96121?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 96121 that range is $1,305 to $1,595 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 96121?
The FY2026 income limits of the Lassen County, CA area apply: median family income $86,200, low-income (80%) limit $77,700 for a family of four.