Payment Standards by Year High confidence
Maximum monthly housing assistance payment Housing Authority of the County of Kern will pay on behalf of a Section 8 voucher family, by bedroom size and fiscal year. · Source: user_upload
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR | 5 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1,111 | $1,117 | $1,449 | $1,934 | $2,317 | $2,655 |
| FY2024 | $1,036 | $1,043 | $1,251 | $1,778 | $2,131 | $2,451 |
| FY2023 | $1,036 | $1,043 | $1,251 | $1,778 | $2,131 | $2,451 |
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ZIP Codes Served by CA008
Housing Authority of the County of Kern administers Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers in the following ZIP codes. Click any ZIP to see all PHAs serving it and current payment standards.
53 total ZIPs in service area · and 29 more
About CA008 & the Section 8 Program
Housing Authority of the County of Kern is the HUD-assigned Public Housing Authority code CA008 for Bakersfield, California. PHAs administer the federal Housing Choice Voucher program under 24 CFR Part 982, paying the difference between a tenant's contribution (typically 30% of adjusted income) and the unit's contract rent — capped by the PHA's published payment standard.
For landlords: payment standards are typically set between 90% and 110% of HUD's Fair Market Rent (up to 120% with HUD approval). The PHA's published rate determines the maximum monthly Housing Assistance Payment.