Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Glenn County, California
Glenn County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,361 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,120 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $26.17 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,361
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 48% less than in California
- Typical rent
- $1,120
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 45% less than in California
- Wage needed
- $26.17
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $54,440 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 50%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 9% less than in California
Only here
Renting in Glenn County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Glenn County has the lowest typical rent in its area: $1,120, less than any of its 6 neighboring counties; next is Colusa County ($1,157).
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Glenn County has the 6th lowest typical rent of the 56 counties in California with this figure ($1,120).
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
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 Glenn 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)
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $948 | $18.23 | $37,920 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,040 | $20.00 | $41,600 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,361 | $26.17 | $54,440 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,867 | $35.90 | $74,680 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,251 | $43.29 | $90,040 |
HUD area: Glenn 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 10 ZIP codes in Glenn County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,230 in 95951 to $1,670 in 95913. 7 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,361).
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)
| 95913 | Glenn County, CA | $1,160 | $1,270 | $1,670 | $2,210 | $2,670 |
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| 95920 | Glenn County, CA | $960 | $1,030 | $1,340 | $1,810 | $2,090 |
| 95939 | Colusa County, CA | $1,110 | $1,220 | $1,590 | $2,180 | $2,630 |
| 95939 | Glenn County, CA | $1,110 | $1,220 | $1,590 | $2,180 | $2,630 |
| 95943 | Glenn County, CA | $910 | $1,000 | $1,310 | $1,800 | $2,170 |
| 95951 | Glenn County, CA | $850 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,630 | $1,970 |
| 95963 | Glenn County, CA | $970 | $1,070 | $1,400 | $1,920 | $2,310 |
| 95963 | Tehama County, CA | $970 | $1,070 | $1,400 | $1,920 | $2,310 |
| 95988 | Colusa County, CA | $990 | $1,090 | $1,420 | $1,950 | $2,350 |
| 95988 | Glenn County, CA | $990 | $1,090 | $1,420 | $1,950 | $2,350 |
- 95913 · Glenn County, CA $1,670$2,210
- 95920 · Glenn County, CA $1,340$1,810
- 95939 · Colusa County, CA $1,590$2,180
- 95939 · Glenn County, CA $1,590$2,180
- 95943 · Glenn County, CA $1,310$1,800
- 95951 · Glenn County, CA $1,230$1,630
- 95963 · Glenn County, CA $1,400$1,920
- 95963 · Tehama County, CA $1,400$1,920
- 95988 · Colusa County, CA $1,420$1,950
- 95988 · Glenn County, CA $1,420$1,950
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 Glenn County, 50% 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.
50%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
3,808 households rent in Glenn County
- Spend half or more of their income 30%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 20%
- Spend less than 30% 50%
Compared with the state and the country
- Glenn 50%
- California 55%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Glenn County
HUD lists 7 properties with homes for low-income households in Glenn County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 6
- HUD-assisted
- 2
391 homes in all; 386 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Orland Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 817 Newport Ave, Orland 95963 82 homes, 80 low-income · 1 bd: 54 · 2 bd: 23 · 3 bd: 5 · In service since 2006
- Paigewood Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 745 Paigewood Dr, Orland 95963 73 homes, 72 low-income · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 41 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 2010 · For families
- Willow Oaks Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1201 W Wood St, Willows 95988 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2003 · For families · (530) 934-7434
- Eskaton Kennedy Manor HUD-assisted 714 N Humboldt Ave, Willows 95988 54 low-income homes · For older adults · (530) 934-3535
- Willow Springs Senior Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1340 W Sycamore St, Willows 95988 49 homes, 48 low-income · 1 bd: 39 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 2015 · For older adults
- Newport Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1011 Newport Ave, Orland 95963 40 low-income homes · In service since 1991 · For older adults
- Rancho de Soto Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1003 Newport Ave, Orland 95963 33 homes, 32 low-income · 2 bd: 14 · 3 bd: 15 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2004 · For families
One property has two programs at the same address and appears once. Search HUD's map
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 Glenn County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. A public housing agency runs it. HUD lists none with an office in Glenn County; the state's agencies can help you. 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: $84,100. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Glenn County, CA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $853 – $1,043
- 1 bedroom $936 – $1,144
- 2 bedrooms $1,225 – $1,497
- 3 bedrooms $1,680 – $2,054
- 4 bedrooms $2,026 – $2,476
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
HUD lists no housing agency with an office in Glenn County. You can apply at another agency in your state: you do not have to live where you apply. Source: HUD
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 Glenn County
HUD lists no counseling agencies near in Glenn County. Free legal aid and your housing agency can guide you.
Rental assistance programs
The ones that serve in Glenn 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
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It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Glenn 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
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Cash to move in
$2,722
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,361
- Security deposit
- $1,361
- Total
- $2,722
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 Glenn County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $948; 1 bedroom: $1,040; 2 bedrooms: $1,361; 3 bedrooms: $1,867; 4 bedrooms: $2,251. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Glenn County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,361) without spending more than 30% of income takes $26.17 an hour full time, or $54,440 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Glenn 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 Glenn 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 $1,225 and $1,497 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Glenn County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,230 in 95951 to $1,670 in 95913. 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 Glenn County?
HUD lists 7 properties with homes for low-income households in Glenn 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 Glenn County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Glenn County, 50% of renter households are in that position; in California, 55%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).