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Section 8 Fair Market Rent in Hanford-Corcoran, CA (FY2027)
HUD's official FY2027 Fair Market Rents for the Hanford-Corcoran, 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 | $1,175 | $1,058 – $1,293 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,183 | $1,065 – $1,301 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,512 | $1,361 – $1,663 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,094 | $1,885 – $2,303 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,467 | $2,220 – $2,714 |
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 $1,512 — 9% below the California median of $1,656 across all 51 FMR areas in the state.
Counties and towns covered
The Hanford-Corcoran, CA FMR area is a metro area covering: Kings 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chico | $1,190 | $1,509 | $2,090 |
| Merced | $1,262 | $1,517 | $2,087 |
| Alpine County | $1,167 | $1,526 | $2,113 |
| Sierra County | $1,167 | $1,526 | $2,113 |
| Calaveras County | $1,172 | $1,533 | $2,123 |
| Mariposa County | $1,147 | $1,486 | $2,058 |
Informational only — not financial, legal, or lending advice. Confirm current payment standards with the housing authority serving Hanford-Corcoran.