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Section 8 Fair Market Rent in Bakersfield-Delano, CA (FY2026)
HUD's official FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Bakersfield-Delano, CA MSA, by bedroom count. These figures set the baseline for what the Housing Choice Voucher program pays landlords in this area.
| Unit size | FY2026 FMR | Payment standard range (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $1,132 | $1,019 – $1,245 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,140 | $1,026 – $1,254 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,483 | $1,335 – $1,631 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,062 | $1,856 – $2,268 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,488 | $2,239 – $2,737 |
Source: HUD User — FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. FY2026 FMRs are effective October 1, 2025. Retrieved 2026-06-11.
How this market compares
The 2-bedroom FMR here is $1,483 — 9% below the California median of $1,625 across all 51 FMR areas in the state.
Counties and towns covered
The Bakersfield-Delano, CA FMR area is a metro area covering: Kern County. One FMR applies across the whole area — HUD does not publish separate figures per city or ZIP here (some large metros have Small Area FMRs by ZIP; check with the local housing authority).
What a landlord actually collects
FMR is the baseline, not the contract rent. The local housing authority sets a payment standard between 90% and 110% of FMR (the range in the table above), and your unit must pass a rent-reasonableness comparison against similar unassisted rentals nearby. The voucher then covers the gap between the tenant's share (roughly 30% of their income) and the approved rent.
Run the numbers for a deal in Bakersfield-Delano: Section 8 vs market rent, DSCR, or cash-on-cash return.
Comparable California markets by 2BR FMR
| FMR area | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visalia | $1,123 | $1,474 | $2,028 |
| Hanford-Corcoran | $1,157 | $1,469 | $2,043 |
| Merced | $1,213 | $1,503 | $2,067 |
| Mariposa County | $1,148 | $1,454 | $2,022 |
| Inyo County | $1,381 | $1,514 | $1,940 |
| Alpine County | $1,165 | $1,529 | $2,126 |
Informational only — not financial, legal, or lending advice. Confirm current payment standards with the housing authority serving Bakersfield-Delano.