Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Imperial County, California
Imperial County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,347 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,056 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $25.90 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,347
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 49% less than in California
- Typical rent
- $1,056
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 48% less than in California
- Wage needed
- $25.90
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $53,880 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 53%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 4% less than in California
Only here
Renting in Imperial County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Imperial County has the 2nd lowest typical household income of the 58 counties in California ($57,681).
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Imperial County has the lowest typical rent in its area: $1,056, less than any of its 6 neighboring counties; next is San Bernardino County ($1,801).
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Imperial County has the 3rd lowest typical rent of the 56 counties in California with this figure ($1,056).
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 Imperial 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 Imperial County was $1,803 a month in September 2026: 6.2% more than 12 months ago. 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 | $938 | $18.04 | $37,520 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,030 | $19.81 | $41,200 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,347 | $25.90 | $53,880 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,819 | $34.98 | $72,760 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,251 | $43.29 | $90,040 |
HUD area: El Centro, CA MSA. 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 15 ZIP codes in Imperial County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,230 in 92222 to $1,770 in 92259. 6 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,347).
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)
| 92222 | $850 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,670 | $2,060 |
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| 92227 | $880 | $970 | $1,270 | $1,720 | $2,120 |
| 92231 | $1,000 | $1,100 | $1,440 | $1,940 | $2,410 |
| 92233 | $850 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,670 | $2,060 |
| 92243 | $940 | $1,030 | $1,350 | $1,820 | $2,260 |
| 92249 | $1,000 | $1,100 | $1,440 | $1,940 | $2,410 |
| 92250 | $850 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,670 | $2,060 |
| 92251 | $1,230 | $1,350 | $1,760 | $2,380 | $2,940 |
| 92257 | $850 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,670 | $2,060 |
| 92259 | $1,260 | $1,370 | $1,770 | $2,380 | $2,930 |
| 92266 | $850 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,670 | $2,060 |
| 92273 | $880 | $970 | $1,270 | $1,720 | $2,120 |
| 92275 | $1,050 | $1,150 | $1,510 | $2,040 | $2,520 |
| 92281 | $860 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,670 | $2,060 |
| 92283 | $850 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,670 | $2,060 |
- 92222 $1,230$1,670
- 92227 $1,270$1,720
- 92231 $1,440$1,940
- 92233 $1,230$1,670
- 92243 $1,350$1,820
- 92249 $1,440$1,940
- 92250 $1,230$1,670
- 92251 $1,760$2,380
- 92257 $1,230$1,670
- 92259 $1,770$2,380
- 92266 $1,230$1,670
- 92273 $1,270$1,720
- 92275 $1,510$2,040
- 92281 $1,230$1,670
- 92283 $1,230$1,670
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 Imperial County, 53% 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.
53%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
21,434 households rent in Imperial County
- Spend half or more of their income 28%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 25%
- Spend less than 30% 47%
Compared with the state and the country
- Imperial 53%
- California 55%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Imperial County
HUD lists 66 properties with homes for low-income households in Imperial County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 48
- HUD-assisted
- 14
- public housing
- 6
4,535 homes in all; 4,463 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Imperial Vi Tax credit (LIHTC) 1630 Rockwood Ave, Calexico 92231 256 homes, 250 low-income · 1 bd: 87 · 2 bd: 117 · 3 bd: 50 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 2020
- Plaza Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1755 W Main St, El Centro 92243 172 homes, 171 low-income · 1 bd: 172 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Escalante Plaza Public housing 1840 Rockwood Ave, Calexico 92231 158 homes, 157 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Calexico · Average payment: $571 a month · Average wait: 54 months · (760) 357-3013
- Eastern Ave. & Palm Ave. Homes Public housing Westmorland 92281 144 low-income homes · Run by Imperial Valley Housing Authority · Average payment: $562 a month · Average wait: 16 months · Homes at several sites · (760) 351-7000
- Eastern Ave. & Palm Ave. Homes Public housing 1273 D St, Brawley 92227 133 low-income homes · Run by Imperial Valley Housing Authority · Average payment: $600 a month · Average wait: 16 months · Homes at several sites · (760) 351-7000
- Fairfield Homes Public housing 443 Park Ave, El Centro 92243 117 low-income homes · Run by Imperial Valley Housing Authority · Average payment: $565 a month · Average wait: 45 months · Homes at several sites · (760) 351-7000
- Orangewood Homes Public housing 511 W Commercial Ave, El Centro 92243 117 low-income homes · Run by Imperial Valley Housing Authority · Average payment: $745 a month · Average wait: 30 months · Homes at several sites · (760) 351-7000
- Villa del Este Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1100 Avenida De Oro, Calexico 92231 100 homes, 99 low-income · 1 bd: 39 · 2 bd: 41 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 2007
- Spring & Encino Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 402 S Eastern Ave, Brawley 92227 96 homes, 95 low-income · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 64 · In service since 2004 · For families · (760) 344-3956
- Casa del Sol Homes Public housing 1009 Harold Ave, Calexico 92231 95 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Calexico · Average payment: $588 a month · Average wait: 83 months · (760) 357-3013
- De Anza Hotel Tax credit (LIHTC) 233 E 4th St, Calexico 92231 94 low-income homes · In service since 1998 · For older adults
- Alejandro Rivera Senior Citizens Apts II Tax credit (LIHTC) 2151 Rockwood Ave, Calexico 92231 82 low-income homes · In service since 1996 · For older adults
- Brawley Elks Senior Tax credit (LIHTC) 995 Willard Ave, Brawley 92227 81 homes, 80 low-income · 1 bd: 64 · 2 bd: 17 · In service since 2005 · For older adults
- Brawley Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 221 Best Rd, Brawley 92227 81 homes, 80 low-income · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 41 · In service since 2005 · For families
- El Centro Senior Villas Tax credit (LIHTC) 515 Park Ave, El Centro 92243 81 homes, 80 low-income · 1 bd: 65 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 2002 · For older adults
- Heber Family Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1137 Dogwood Rd, Heber 92249 81 homes, 80 low-income · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 41 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Orchard View Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 950 E 5th St, Holtville 92250 81 homes, 80 low-income · 2 bd: 1 · 3 bd: 40 · 4 bd: 40 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Holtville Gardens Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 950 Holt Ave, Holtville 92250 80 low-income homes · 1 bd: 64 · 2 bd: 17 · In service since 2004 · For older adults
- Imperial Gardens Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2375 Myrtle Rd, Imperial 92251 80 low-income homes · 1 bd: 64 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 2004 · For older adults
- Casa del Sol Family Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 650 S International Blvd, Calipatria 92233 81 homes, 79 low-income · 2 bd: 41 · 3 bd: 40 · In service since 2001 · For families
- Brawley Family Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1690 C St, Brawley 92227 80 homes, 79 low-income · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 40 · In service since 2002 · For families
- Calexico Family Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2301 Meadows Ave, Calexico 92231 80 homes, 79 low-income · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 40 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Victoria Manor Senior Apra Tax credit (LIHTC) 1113 Rancho Frontera Ave, Calexico 92231 80 homes, 79 low-income · 1 bd: 66 · 2 bd: 14 · In service since 2002 · For older adults
- Villa de las Flores Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2201 Meadow Dr, Calexico 92231 80 homes, 79 low-income · 1 bd: 63 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 2001 · For older adults
- Villa Dorado Tax credit (LIHTC) 1081 Meadow Dr, Calexico 92231 80 homes, 79 low-income · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 40 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Villa Lara Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2372 Myrtle Rd, Imperial 92251 80 homes, 79 low-income · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 25 · 3 bd: 39 · In service since 2002 · For families
- Imperial Gardens Family Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1798 W Euclid Ave, El Centro 92243 77 homes, 76 low-income · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 24 · 4 bd: 13 · In service since 2009 · For families
- Brawley Pioneers Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 235 N Best Ave, Brawley 92227 76 homes, 75 low-income · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 36 · In service since 2011 · For families
- Countryside Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1751 Adams Ave, El Centro 92243 72 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Las Brisas Tax credit (LIHTC) 2001 N 8th St, El Centro 92243 73 homes, 71 low-income · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 28 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Villa Esperanza Tax credit (LIHTC) 651 E Bonita Pl, Calipatria 92233 72 homes, 71 low-income · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Villa Paloma Tax credit (LIHTC) 15 W Hawk St, Heber 92249 72 homes, 71 low-income · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 25 · 3 bd: 39 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Valle del Sol Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1605 C St, Brawley 92227 72 homes, 70 low-income · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Manzanilla Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 1586 I St, Brawley 92227 69 homes, 68 low-income · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 33 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 2009 · For families
- Brawley Adams I Tax credit (LIHTC) 1580 C St, Brawley 92227 60 homes, 59 low-income · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2020 · For people with disabilities, families
- Las Praderas (a/K/A Calexico Ramin) Tax credit (LIHTC) 1000 Meadow Dr, Calexico 92231 60 homes, 59 low-income · 2 bd: 44 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2020 · For families
- Las Palmeras Tax credit (LIHTC) 470 W Wall Rd, Imperial 92251 56 homes, 55 low-income · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Imperial Senior HUD-assisted 307 N Imperial Ave, Imperial 92251 69 homes, 54 low-income · For older adults · (949) 340-0437
- De Anza Apts II Tax credit (LIHTC) 444 Rockwood Ave, Calexico 92231 54 homes, 53 low-income · Studio: 53 · 1 bd: 1 · In service since 2012
- Sonterra Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 250 S Eastern Ave, Brawley 92227 54 homes, 53 low-income · 2 bd: 1 · 3 bd: 26 · 4 bd: 28 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Alejandro Rivera Senior Citizens Apts I Tax credit (LIHTC) 2151 Rockwood Ave, Calexico 92231 52 homes, 51 low-income · 1 bd: 52 · In service since 1995 · For older adults
- Calexico Andrade Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1080 Meadow Dr, Calexico 92231 52 homes, 51 low-income · 1 bd: 13 · 2 bd: 15 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2011 · For families
- Citrus Pointe Apts II Tax credit (LIHTC) 694 N 3rd St, Brawley 92227 50 low-income homes · In service since 1988 · For families
- Hatfield Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 1050 N Imperial Ave, Brawley 92227 48 low-income homes · In service since 1994 · For families
- Casa Imperial Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1051 Adler Ave, Calexico 92231 48 homes, 47 low-income · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2019 · For families · (760) 357-0680
- Sierra Vista Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1703 El Centro St, Seeley 92273 48 homes, 47 low-income · 2 bd: 29 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2000 · For families
- Villa Primavera Tax credit (LIHTC) 1060 Meadow Dr, Calexico 92231 48 homes, 47 low-income · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Casa del Retiro HUD-assisted 357 Blair Ave, Calexico 92231 46 low-income homes · For older adults · (760) 890-0606
- Euclid Villas HUD-assisted 1735S W Euclid Ave, El Centro 92243 42 low-income homes · For families · (760) 353-8430
- Malan Street Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 180 Malan St, Brawley 92227 41 homes, 40 low-income · 2 bd: 8 · 3 bd: 17 · 4 bd: 16 · In service since 2016
- Malan Street Apartments II Tax credit (LIHTC) 180 Malan St, Brawley 92227 40 low-income homes · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Calexico Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1630 Rockwood Ave, Calexico 92231 38 low-income homes · In service since 1992 · For older adults
- Niland Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 17 W 4th St, Niland 92257 38 homes, 37 low-income · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 15 · 3 bd: 11 · In service since 2009
- Encino Village HUD-assisted 1165 B St, Brawley 92227 32 low-income homes · For families · (760) 344-6204
- Valley Apartments #2 HUD-assisted 950 N Waterman Ct, El Centro 92243 32 low-income homes · For older adults · (760) 322-7364
- Valley Apartments #1 HUD-assisted 970 N Waterman Ct, El Centro 92243 31 homes, 30 low-income · For older adults · (760) 352-7364
- Salton Village Apts II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1524 C St, Brawley 92227 30 low-income homes · In service since 1988 · For families
- Calexico Gardens HUD-assisted 1620 Rockwood Ave, Calexico 92231 39 homes, 29 low-income · For families · (760) 357-3013
- Calexico Village / Heber II Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 1140 Heber Ave, Heber 92249 24 low-income homes · In service since 2009 · For families
- Valley Apartments #3 HUD-assisted 975 N Waterman Ct, El Centro 92243 24 low-income homes · For families · (760) 351-7000
- Brawley Senior Plaza HUD-assisted 430 K St, Brawley 92227 20 low-income homes · For older adults · (760) 351-7000
- El Centro Senior Villas Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 579 Park Ave, El Centro 92243 20 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 2009 · For older adults
- Boatwright Homes HUD-assisted 590 W Holt Ave, El Centro 92243 20 homes, 19 low-income · For older adults · (760) 353-7344
- Cedar Homes HUD-assisted 650 Adams Ave, El Centro 92243 20 homes, 19 low-income · For older adults · (760) 353-7354
- Valley Apartments #4 HUD-assisted 955 N Waterman Ct, El Centro 92243 18 low-income homes · For families · (760) 352-7364
- El Centro Family Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 602 Adams Ave, El Centro 92243 8 low-income homes · In service since 1994 · For families
2 properties have two programs at the same address and appear 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 Imperial County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 2 agencies serve in Imperial 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: $75,500. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: El Centro, CA MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $844 – $1,032
- 1 bedroom $927 – $1,133
- 2 bedrooms $1,212 – $1,482
- 3 bedrooms $1,637 – $2,001
- 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
- Imperial Valley Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 1,865 vouchers · 511 public housing units (760) 351-7000 Imperial Valley Housing Authority: kmann@ivha.org
- Housing Authority of the City of Calexico Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 249 vouchers · 252 public housing units (760) 357-3013 Housing Authority of the City of Calexico: executive@calexicohousing.org
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 Imperial County
HUD lists no counseling agencies near in Imperial County. Free legal aid and your housing agency can guide you.
Rental assistance programs
The ones that serve in Imperial 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
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It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Imperial County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
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$2,694
What you need before you get the keys.
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- First month
- $1,347
- Security deposit
- $1,347
- Total
- $2,694
When you'll have it
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What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Imperial County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $938; 1 bedroom: $1,030; 2 bedrooms: $1,347; 3 bedrooms: $1,819; 4 bedrooms: $2,251. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Imperial County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,347) without spending more than 30% of income takes $25.90 an hour full time, or $53,880 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Imperial 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 Imperial 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 $1,212 and $1,482 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Imperial County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,230 in 92222 to $1,770 in 92259. 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 Imperial County?
HUD lists 66 properties with homes for low-income households in Imperial County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. 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 Imperial County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Imperial County, 53% of renter households are in that position; in California, 55%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).