Not enough rental comps in this area to determine how FMR aligns with current market rates.
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Big Sur, CA fair market rent, FY 2027
For FY 2027, HUD's Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in Big Sur, CA is $2,430 a month. That is down 9.7% from $2,690 in FY 2026. Big Sur is in the Salinas, CA MSA. HUD also publishes the ZIP-level Small Area FMRs shown here, but unless the local housing authority has adopted them, vouchers are based on the metro-wide two-bedroom FMR of $2,416. The median county two-bedroom FMR in California is $1,725, so Big Sur is 41% above it.
FY 2027 rent by bedroom
FY 2027 fair market rent by bedroom for Big Sur, CA
Bedrooms
FY 2026
FY 2027
Change
90–110% range
Studio
$2,180
$1,970
−9.6%
$1,773–$2,167
1BR
$2,240
$2,020
−9.8%
$1,818–$2,222
2BR
$2,690
$2,430
−9.7%
$2,187–$2,673
3BR
$3,630
$3,270
−9.9%
$2,943–$3,597
4BR
$3,950
$3,560
−9.9%
$3,204–$3,916
Fair market rent history, FY 2023–2027
Fair market rent by fiscal year for Big Sur, CA
Fiscal year
Studio
1BR
2BR
3BR
4BR
FY 2027
$1,970
$2,020
$2,430
$3,270
$3,560
FY 2026
$2,180
$2,240
$2,690
$3,630
$3,950
FY 2025
$2,110
$2,140
$2,600
$3,600
$3,960
FY 2024
$2,270
$2,320
$2,830
$3,920
$4,330
FY 2023
$2,280
$2,380
$2,910
$4,120
$4,510
Questions about Big Sur, CA rents
How much will Section 8 pay for a two-bedroom in Big Sur, CA?
Housing authorities set voucher payment standards, normally between 90% and 110% of the FMR. With the metro-wide two-bedroom FMR of $2,416, which applies unless the housing authority uses Small Area FMRs, that basic range is $2,174 to $2,658 a month; under the ZIP-level Small Area FMR of $2,430 it would be $2,187 to $2,673. The voucher pays the lower of the payment standard or the gross rent, minus the tenant's share, which is usually about 30% of adjusted monthly income. Confirm the local housing authority's current schedule before underwriting.
Which HUD fair market rent area is Big Sur, CA in?
Big Sur, CA is in the Salinas, CA MSA. Small Area FMRs are optional here; the metro-wide two-bedroom FMR is $2,416.
How much did fair market rent change in Big Sur, CA for FY 2027?
The two-bedroom FMR fell 9.7%, from $2,690 in FY 2026 to $2,430 in FY 2027. Since FY 2023 it has fallen 16.5%.
When do FY 2027 fair market rents take effect?
HUD's FY 2027 fair market rents took effect on October 1, 2026. When FMRs change, housing authorities generally have up to three months to bring payment standards back within 90% to 110% of the new FMR.
Source: HUD FY 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents and area FMRs. Payment-standard ranges are 90% to 110% of FMR, HUD's basic range, not a housing authority's published schedule. How payment standards are set