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Section 8 Fair Market Rent in Bakersfield-Delano, CA (FY2027)
HUD's official FY2027 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 | FY2027 FMR | Payment standard range (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $1,265 | $1,139 – $1,392 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,273 | $1,146 – $1,400 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,656 | $1,490 – $1,822 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,293 | $2,064 – $2,522 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,768 | $2,491 – $3,045 |
Source: HUD User — FY 2027 Fair Market Rents. FY2027 FMRs are effective October 1, 2026. FY2027 FMRs take effect October 1, 2026; until that date, the prior FY2026 schedule remains in effect. Retrieved 2026-09-07.
How this market compares
The 2-bedroom FMR here is $1,656 — right at the California median of $1,656 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.
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Comparable California markets by 2BR FMR
| FMR area | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendocino County | $1,287 | $1,683 | $2,330 |
| Fresno | $1,363 | $1,685 | $2,333 |
| Lake County | $1,235 | $1,616 | $2,238 |
| Tuolumne County | $1,271 | $1,603 | $2,082 |
| Yuba City | $1,367 | $1,600 | $2,216 |
| Redding | $1,209 | $1,581 | $2,189 |
Informational only — not financial, legal, or lending advice. Confirm current payment standards with the housing authority serving Bakersfield-Delano.