Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Solano County, California
Solano County has a HUD fair market rent of $2,342 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $2,163 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $45.04 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $2,342
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 11% less than in California
- Typical rent
- $2,163
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 6% more than in California
- Wage needed
- $45.04
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $93,680 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 60%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 9% more than in California
Only here
Renting in Solano County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Solano County has the 2nd largest share of rent-burdened renters of the 56 counties in California with this figure (60%).
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Nearby, in San Joaquin County, the typical rent is $1,734: 20% less than in Solano County ($2,163).
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 Solano 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 Solano County was $2,464 a month in September 2026: 2.5% 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 | $1,706 | $32.81 | $68,240 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,876 | $36.08 | $75,040 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,342 | $45.04 | $93,680 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,053 | $58.71 | $122,120 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,483 | $66.98 | $139,320 |
HUD area: Vallejo, 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 19 ZIP codes in Solano County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,620 in 94571 to $3,290 in 94535. 11 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($2,342).
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)
| 94510 | Vallejo, CA | $1,860 | $2,050 | $2,560 | $3,340 | $3,810 |
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| 94512 | Vallejo, CA | $1,490 | $1,640 | $2,050 | $2,670 | $3,050 |
| 94533 | Vallejo, CA | $1,640 | $1,800 | $2,250 | $2,930 | $3,350 |
| 94534 | Napa, CA | $2,160 | $2,370 | $2,990 | $3,860 | $4,450 |
| 94534 | Vallejo, CA | $2,160 | $2,370 | $2,990 | $3,860 | $4,450 |
| 94535 | Vallejo, CA | $2,400 | $2,640 | $3,290 | $4,290 | $4,890 |
| 94571 | Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA | $1,180 | $1,300 | $1,620 | $2,110 | $2,410 |
| 94571 | Vallejo, CA | $1,180 | $1,300 | $1,620 | $2,110 | $2,410 |
| 94585 | Vallejo, CA | $1,760 | $1,940 | $2,420 | $3,150 | $3,600 |
| 94589 | Vallejo, CA | $1,720 | $1,890 | $2,360 | $3,080 | $3,510 |
| 94590 | Vallejo, CA | $1,620 | $1,790 | $2,230 | $2,910 | $3,320 |
| 94591 | Napa, CA | $2,060 | $2,280 | $2,990 | $3,800 | $4,450 |
| 94591 | Vallejo, CA | $2,060 | $2,280 | $2,990 | $3,800 | $4,450 |
| 94592 | Vallejo, CA | $2,250 | $2,480 | $3,090 | $4,030 | $4,600 |
| 95620 | Vallejo, CA | $1,450 | $1,570 | $1,970 | $2,630 | $2,970 |
| 95620 | Yolo, CA | $1,450 | $1,570 | $1,970 | $2,630 | $2,970 |
| 95625 | Vallejo, CA | $1,870 | $2,050 | $2,560 | $3,340 | $3,810 |
| 95687 | Vallejo, CA | $1,910 | $2,100 | $2,620 | $3,420 | $3,900 |
| 95688 | Vallejo, CA | $1,700 | $1,870 | $2,340 | $3,050 | $3,480 |
- 94510 · Vallejo, CA $2,560$3,340
- 94512 · Vallejo, CA $2,050$2,670
- 94533 · Vallejo, CA $2,250$2,930
- 94534 · Napa, CA $2,990$3,860
- 94534 · Vallejo, CA $2,990$3,860
- 94535 · Vallejo, CA $3,290$4,290
- 94571 · Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $1,620$2,110
- 94571 · Vallejo, CA $1,620$2,110
- 94585 · Vallejo, CA $2,420$3,150
- 94589 · Vallejo, CA $2,360$3,080
- 94590 · Vallejo, CA $2,230$2,910
- 94591 · Napa, CA $2,990$3,800
- 94591 · Vallejo, CA $2,990$3,800
- 94592 · Vallejo, CA $3,090$4,030
- 95620 · Vallejo, CA $1,970$2,630
- 95620 · Yolo, CA $1,970$2,630
- 95625 · Vallejo, CA $2,560$3,340
- 95687 · Vallejo, CA $2,620$3,420
- 95688 · Vallejo, CA $2,340$3,050
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 Solano County, 60% 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.
60%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
58,249 households rent in Solano County
- Spend half or more of their income 31%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 29%
- Spend less than 30% 40%
Compared with the state and the country
- Solano 60%
- California 55%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Solano County
HUD lists 60 properties with homes for low-income households in Solano 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)
- 49
- HUD-assisted
- 18
- public housing
- 1
5,378 homes in all; 4,864 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Dover Woods Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2801 Dover Ave, Fairfield 94533 200 homes, 198 low-income · 1 bd: 152 · 2 bd: 48 · In service since 2004 · For older adults
- Bay View Vista Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 445 Redwood St, Vallejo 94590 194 homes, 192 low-income · 1 bd: 157 · 2 bd: 37 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- Marina Heights Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 135 Carolina St, Vallejo 94590 152 homes, 151 low-income · 1 bd: 96 · 2 bd: 55 · In service since 1999 · For families · (707) 643-1791
- Longshore Cove Apartments HUD-assisted 201 Maine St, Vallejo 94590 236 homes, 150 low-income · For families · (707) 643-8639
- Marina Tower Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 601 Sacramento St, Vallejo 94590 155 homes, 150 low-income · 1 bd: 151 · In service since 2006 · For older adults · (707) 552-4422
- Marina Vista II Tax credit (LIHTC) 201 Maine St, Vallejo 94590 148 homes, 147 low-income · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 71 · 3 bd: 36 · In service since 1999
- Sunset Manor Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 855 E Tabor Ave, Fairfield 94533 148 homes, 146 low-income · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 80 · 3 bd: 36 · In service since 1999 · For families
- Lincoln Creek Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1395 N Lincoln St, Dixon 95620 172 homes, 141 low-income · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 76 · 3 bd: 48 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Casa de Vallejo Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1825 Sonoma Blvd, Vallejo 94590 136 low-income homes · Studio: 90 · 1 bd: 46 · In service since 2006 · For older adults · (707) 644-7737
- Woodside Court Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 555 Alaska Ave, Fairfield 94533 129 homes, 127 low-income · 1 bd: 25 · 2 bd: 104 · In service since 2000
- Sereno Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 750 Sereno Dr, Vallejo 94589 125 homes, 124 low-income · 1 bd: 45 · 2 bd: 41 · 3 bd: 30 · 4 bd: 9 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Redwood Shores HUD-assisted 400 Redwood St, Vallejo 94590 120 homes, 119 low-income · For older adults · (707) 645-1800
- Saratoga Senior Apts Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1151 Burton Dr, Vacaville 95687 120 homes, 119 low-income · 1 bd: 96 · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2001 · For older adults
- Woodsong Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2999 N Texas St, Fairfield 94533 111 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 84 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 1998
- Saratoga Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1101 Burton Dr, Vacaville 95687 108 homes, 107 low-income · 1 bd: 64 · 2 bd: 44 · In service since 2000 · For older adults
- Village II Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 506 Civic Center Blvd, Suisun City 94585 106 homes, 105 low-income · Studio: 18 · 3 bd: 56 · 4 bd: 32 · In service since 2011 · For families · (707) 425-1919
- Lincoln Corner Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 130 Scoggins Ct, Vacaville 95688 134 homes, 101 low-income · 2 bd: 45 · 3 bd: 59 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Bristol Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1550 Valley Glen Dr, Dixon 95620 102 homes, 101 low-income · 1 bd: 26 · 2 bd: 44 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Parkway Plaza HUD-assisted 188 E Alaska Ave, Fairfield 94533 100 homes, 99 low-income · For older adults · (707) 429-3511
- Solano Vista Senior Tax credit (LIHTC) 40 Valle Vista Ave, Vallejo 94590 96 low-income homes · 1 bd: 78 · 2 bd: 18 · In service since 2000 · For older adults
- Cottonwood Creek Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 202 Railroad Ave, Suisun City 94585 94 homes, 93 low-income · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 43 · 3 bd: 35 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Signature at Fairfield Tax credit (LIHTC) 2031 Bristol Ln, Fairfield 94533 93 homes, 92 low-income · 2 bd: 93 · In service since 2011 · For families
- Monument Arms Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 261 E Alaska Ave, Fairfield 94533 92 homes, 91 low-income · Studio: 10 · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 30 · 4 bd: 20 · In service since 2015 · For families · (707) 422-4088
- Marina Vista I Tax credit (LIHTC) 201 Maine St, Vallejo 94590 88 low-income homes · 2 bd: 56 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 1999
- Avian Glen Tax credit (LIHTC) 301 Avian Dr, Vallejo 94591 87 homes, 85 low-income · 1 bd: 11 · 2 bd: 39 · 3 bd: 37 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Senior Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 1101 Union Ave, Fairfield 94533 84 homes, 83 low-income · 1 bd: 76 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 2009 · For older adults
- Meadows Court Or Holly Lane Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 525 Meadows Ct, Vacaville 95688 82 homes, 80 low-income · 1 bd: 15 · 2 bd: 67 · In service since 2018
- Breezewood Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1359 Worley Rd, Suisun City 94585 81 homes, 80 low-income · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 41 · 4 bd: 16 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Second Street Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 211 E D St, Dixon 95620 81 homes, 80 low-income · 1 bd: 64 · 2 bd: 17 · In service since 2006 · For older adults
- Sunset Creek Tax credit (LIHTC) 840 E Travis Blvd, Fairfield 94533 76 homes, 75 low-income · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 36 · In service since 1995 · For families
- Capitol Heights Public housing 35 Riverhill Dr, Benicia 94510 75 low-income homes · Run by City of Benicia HSG Auth · Average payment: $765 a month · Average wait: 10 months · (707) 745-2071
- Friendship Estates Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2700 Tuolumne St, Vallejo 94589 76 homes, 74 low-income · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 44 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 1998
- Seabreeze Apartments HUD-assisted 100 Larissa Ln, Vallejo 94590 184 homes, 71 low-income · For families · (707) 643-1100
- Kimme's Place (fka Callen Street Apartments) Tax credit (LIHTC) 1355 Callen St, Vacaville 95688 66 homes, 65 low-income · 1 bd: 26 · 2 bd: 40 · In service since 2016
- Parkside Villa Apartments HUD-assisted 1650 Park Ln, Fairfield 94533 64 low-income homes · For families · (707) 429-4470
- Rockwell Manor HUD-assisted 693 E Tabor Ave, Fairfield 94533 64 low-income homes · For families · (707) 426-4034
- Rocky Hill Apartments + Bennett Hill Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 237 Bennett Hill Ct, Vacaville 95688 64 homes, 63 low-income · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 58 · In service since 2015
- Heritage Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 191 Heritage Ln, Dixon 95620 59 low-income homes · 1 bd: 59 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2013 · For older adults, people experiencing homelessness
- Fairfield Vista Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 201 Pennsylvania Ave, Fairfield 94533 59 homes, 58 low-income · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 24 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 1998 · For families
- Valley Glen Tax credit (LIHTC) 1830 Gold St, Dixon 95620 59 homes, 58 low-income · 1 bd: 9 · 2 bd: 27 · 3 bd: 23 · In service since 2013 · For families
- Marina Tower Annex Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 575 Sacramento St, Vallejo 94590 57 low-income homes · 1 bd: 56 · In service since 2002 · For older adults · (707) 552-4422
- Vacaville Autumn Leaves HUD-assisted 2470 Nut Tree Rd, Vacaville 95687 56 low-income homes · For older adults · (707) 446-5548
- Benicia Point Tax credit (LIHTC) 91 Riverview Ter, Benicia 94510 56 homes, 55 low-income · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Hampton Place Gateway Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 2000 Pennsylvania Ave, Fairfield 94533 56 homes, 55 low-income · 2 bd: 38 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2001 · For families
- Moonlight Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 455 W Chestnut St, Dixon 95620 56 homes, 55 low-income · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 44 · In service since 2010
- Heritage Commons Phase 2 Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 193 Heritage Ln, Dixon 95620 54 homes, 53 low-income · 1 bd: 54 · In service since 2016 · For older adults · (707) 676-5660
- Fairfield Heights Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1917 Grande Cir, Fairfield 94533 52 homes, 51 low-income · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 42 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Vacaville Meadows Tax credit (LIHTC) 131 Gable Ave, Vacaville 95688 65 homes, 50 low-income · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 34 · 4 bd: 16 · In service since 2001 · For families
- Twin Oaks Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 2390 Nut Tree Rd, Vacaville 95687 46 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 22 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2013 · For families · (707) 446-0400
- Ascension Arms HUD-assisted 301 Butte St, Vallejo 94590 75 homes, 42 low-income · For older adults · (707) 644-2666
- Casitas del Rio Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 250 Saint Joseph St, Rio Vista 94571 40 homes, 39 low-income · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 22 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2005
- Rocky Hill Veterans Tax credit (LIHTC) 582 Rocky Hill Rd, Vacaville 95688 39 homes, 38 low-income · 1 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 15 · 4 bd: 12 · In service since 2018 · For families
- Kennedy Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 1401 Union Ave, Fairfield 94533 32 low-income homes · 1 bd: 7 · 2 bd: 14 · 3 bd: 9 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 1996 · For families
- Laurel Gardens Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 201 E Alaska Ave, Fairfield 94533 30 homes, 29 low-income · Studio: 3 · 1 bd: 13 · 2 bd: 14 · In service since 2006
- Temple Art Lofts Tax credit (LIHTC) 715 Marin St, Vallejo 94590 29 homes, 28 low-income · Studio: 9 · 1 bd: 11 · 2 bd: 9 · In service since 2013
- Union Square II Tax credit (LIHTC) 608 Kennedy Ct, Fairfield 94533 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 5 · 2 bd: 10 · 3 bd: 7 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Tabor Commons HUD-assisted 212 E Tabor Ave, Fairfield 94533 67 homes, 16 low-income · (415) 649-6382
- Vacaville Hillside Seniors Tax credit (LIHTC) 454 Markham Ave, Vacaville 95688 15 homes, 12 low-income · 1 bd: 12 · In service since 2001 · For older adults
- Heritage Commons Phase III HUD-assisted 195 Heritage Ln, Dixon 95620 44 homes, 8 low-income · (916) 561-0323
- Vacaville Gable Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 118 Gable Ave, Vacaville 95688 65 homes
8 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 Solano County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 6 agencies serve in Solano 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 | $27,450 | $45,750 | $73,150 |
| 2 people | $31,400 | $52,250 | $83,600 |
| 3 people | $35,300 | $58,800 | $94,050 |
| 4 people | $39,200 | $65,300 | $104,500 |
| 5 people | $42,350 | $70,550 | $112,900 |
| 6 people | $45,500 | $75,750 | $121,250 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $81,000 | $129,600 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $86,200 | $137,950 |
Area median income: $120,300. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Vallejo, CA MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,535 – $1,877
- 1 bedroom $1,688 – $2,064
- 2 bedrooms $2,108 – $2,576
- 3 bedrooms $2,748 – $3,358
- 4 bedrooms $3,135 – $3,831
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
- Housing Authority of the City of Vallejo Section 8 vouchers · 2,363 vouchers (707) 648-4408 Housing Authority of the City of Vallejo: alicia.jones@cityofvallejo.net
- City of Vacaville Section 8 vouchers · 1,371 vouchers (707) 449-5675 City of Vacaville: tamara.colden@cityofvacaville.com
- City of Fairfield Section 8 vouchers · 914 vouchers (707) 428-7391 City of Fairfield: ljones@fairfield.ca.gov
- City of Benicia HSG Auth Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 376 vouchers · 75 public housing units (707) 745-2071 City of Benicia HSG Auth: juliep@BeniciaHousingAuthority.org
- County of Solano HSG Auth Section 8 vouchers · 372 vouchers (707) 449-5675 County of Solano HSG Auth: tamara.colden@cityofvacaville.com
- Suisun City Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 332 vouchers (707) 421-7332 Suisun City Housing Authority: jgoltiao@suisun.com
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 Solano County
These are the nearest HUD-approved agencies. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Balance
2950 Buskirk Ave, Walnut Creek · 24 miles away · Spanish
Also serves in Cantonese, Mandarin Chinese, other languages, and Russian.
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 8 more
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Balance - Concord
2950 Buskirk Ave, Walnut Creek · 24 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 8 more
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Richmond Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc
3220 Blume Dr Ste 198, Richmond · 29 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 3 more
Rental assistance programs
The ones that serve in Solano 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 Solano 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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Cash to move in
$4,684
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $2,342
- Security deposit
- $2,342
- Total
- $4,684
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 Solano County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,706; 1 bedroom: $1,876; 2 bedrooms: $2,342; 3 bedrooms: $3,053; 4 bedrooms: $3,483. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Solano County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($2,342) without spending more than 30% of income takes $45.04 an hour full time, or $93,680 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Solano County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $65,300 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 Solano 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 $2,108 and $2,576 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Solano County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,620 in 94571 to $3,290 in 94535. 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 Solano County?
HUD lists 60 properties with homes for low-income households in Solano 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 Solano County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Solano County, 60% of renter households are in that position; in California, 55%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).