Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Del Norte County, California
Del Norte County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,406 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,233 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $27.04 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,406
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 47% less than in California
- Typical rent
- $1,233
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 39% less than in California
- Wage needed
- $27.04
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $56,240 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 58%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 6% more than in California
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Del Norte County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Del Norte County was $1,937 a month in September 2026. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $979 | $18.83 | $39,160 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,292 | $24.85 | $51,680 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,406 | $27.04 | $56,240 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,947 | $37.44 | $77,880 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,322 | $44.65 | $92,880 |
HUD area: Del Norte County, CA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 5 ZIP codes in Del Norte County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,240 in 95543 to $1,420 in 95567. 3 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,406).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 95531 | $990 | $1,300 | $1,420 | $1,970 | $2,350 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95538 | $990 | $1,300 | $1,420 | $1,970 | $2,350 |
| 95543 | $870 | $1,100 | $1,240 | $1,720 | $2,050 |
| 95548 | $900 | $1,190 | $1,290 | $1,790 | $2,130 |
| 95567 | $990 | $1,230 | $1,420 | $1,920 | $2,250 |
- 95531 $1,420$1,970
- 95538 $1,420$1,970
- 95543 $1,240$1,720
- 95548 $1,290$1,790
- 95567 $1,420$1,920
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Del Norte County, 58% of renter households are in that position; in California, 55%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
58%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
2,849 households rent in Del Norte County
- Spend half or more of their income 32%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 26%
- Spend less than 30% 42%
Compared with the state and the country
- Del Norte 58%
- California 55%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Del Norte County
HUD lists 8 properties with homes for low-income households in Del Norte County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 7
- HUD-assisted
- 1
355 homes in all; 348 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Summer Park Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1500 Summer Park Ct, Crescent City 95531 56 low-income homes · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 17 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Seabreeze Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1045 E Condor St, Crescent City 95531 56 homes, 55 low-income · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 21 · 3 bd: 15 · In service since 2007
- The Surf Apts (crescent City) Tax credit (LIHTC) 108 H St, Crescent City 95531 56 homes, 55 low-income · Studio: 18 · 1 bd: 38 · In service since 2014
- Seagull Villa Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 655 Pacific Ave, Crescent City 95531 50 homes, 49 low-income · 1 bd: 46 · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 2007 · For older adults
- Redwood Cove HUD-assisted 1755 Northcrest Dr, Crescent City 95531 40 homes, 39 low-income · For older adults · (707) 465-6045
- Crescent City Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1125 Oregon St, Crescent City 95531 38 homes, 37 low-income · 1 bd: 37 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2014 · For older adults
- Totem Villa Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1085 US Highway 101 N, Crescent City 95531 38 homes, 37 low-income · 1 bd: 9 · 2 bd: 11 · 3 bd: 17 · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Dat-Naa-SVT Tax credit (LIHTC) 140 Rowdy Creek Rd, Smith River 95567 21 homes, 20 low-income · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 6 · 3 bd: 7 · 4 bd: 6 · In service since 2020 · For families
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Del Norte County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 1 agency serves in Del Norte County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,450 | $34,000 | $54,400 |
| 2 people | $23,350 | $38,850 | $62,200 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $43,700 | $69,950 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $48,550 | $77,700 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $52,450 | $83,950 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $56,350 | $90,150 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $60,250 | $96,350 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $64,100 | $102,600 |
Area median income: $91,300. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Del Norte County, CA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $881 – $1,077
- 1 bedroom $1,163 – $1,421
- 2 bedrooms $1,265 – $1,547
- 3 bedrooms $1,752 – $2,142
- 4 bedrooms $2,090 – $2,554
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Crescent City HSG Auth Section 8 vouchers · 662 vouchers (707) 464-9216
Housing agencies in California Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in California
What California law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 1 month of rent
- Cal. Civ. Code §1950.5(c)(1), (c)(4)
- When must they return my deposit?
- 21 days
- Cal. Civ. Code §1950.5
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 3 court days
- Cal. Code Civ. Proc. §1161(2)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 30 or 60 days, depending on the case
- Cal. Civ. Code §1946.1(b), (c)
- Only a court order can remove youCal. Civ. Code §789.3
- Protection from retaliationCal. Civ. Code §1942.5
- Protection related to immigration statusCal. Civ. Code §1940.3
Help
Where to get help with rent in Del Norte County
HUD lists no counseling agencies near in Del Norte County. Free legal aid and your housing agency can guide you.
Rental assistance programs
The ones that serve in Del Norte County or the whole state, with what each page says about being open.
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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): energy bill help
Run by California Department of Community Services and Development (CSD)
One-time payment from the federal LIHEAP program in California to help with your heating or cooling bill, or if your service is about to be shut off
Limited funds remain, per the source
See details
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Del Norte County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in California, the average home bill was $161 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
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Let's do the math
Cash to move in
$2,812
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,406
- Security deposit
- $1,406
- Total
- $2,812
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Del Norte County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $979; 1 bedroom: $1,292; 2 bedrooms: $1,406; 3 bedrooms: $1,947; 4 bedrooms: $2,322. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Del Norte County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,406) without spending more than 30% of income takes $27.04 an hour full time, or $56,240 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Del Norte County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $48,550 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Del Norte County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,265 and $1,547 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Del Norte County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,240 in 95543 to $1,420 in 95567. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Del Norte County?
HUD lists 8 properties with homes for low-income households in Del Norte County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Del Norte County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Del Norte County, 58% of renter households are in that position; in California, 55%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).