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Section 8 Fair Market Rent in Stockton-Lodi, CA (FY2026)
HUD's official FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Stockton-Lodi, 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 | $1,288 | $1,159 – $1,417 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,395 | $1,256 – $1,535 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,742 | $1,568 – $1,916 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,423 | $2,181 – $2,665 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,922 | $2,630 – $3,214 |
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 $1,742 — 7% above the California median of $1,625 across all 51 FMR areas in the state.
Counties and towns covered
The Stockton-Lodi, CA FMR area is a metro area covering: San Joaquin 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 Stockton-Lodi: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto | $1,356 | $1,758 | $2,442 |
| Mendocino County | $1,306 | $1,713 | $2,382 |
| Amador County | $1,396 | $1,698 | $2,220 |
| Mono County | $1,528 | $1,675 | $2,330 |
| Nevada County | $1,382 | $1,813 | $2,521 |
| Fresno | $1,355 | $1,664 | $2,314 |
Informational only — not financial, legal, or lending advice. Confirm current payment standards with the housing authority serving Stockton-Lodi.