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California · 545 Properties
Section 8 Housing & HUD Apartments in California
Browse 545 HUD Project-Based Section 8 housing properties across California, organized by city. Tenants generally pay 30% of adjusted income toward rent and apply directly to the property management office—no portable voucher required.
Data compiled by the Find My Housing team · Last updated
Sources: HUD, USDA Rural Development, HUD LIHTC Database.
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Section 8 housing in California includes both HUD Project-Based Section 8 apartments (545 properties listed below) and tenant-based Housing Choice Vouchers. In Project-Based Section 8 communities, the federal rental subsidy is attached directly to the apartment building under 24 CFR Part 880, meaning qualifying residents pay approximately 30% of their monthly adjusted income toward rent and utilities without needing a portable voucher. To qualify in California, household income must generally fall at or below 50% of the county Area Median Income (AMI)—with at least 40% of units reserved for households at or below 30% AMI—and net family assets must not exceed HUD's $105,574 HOTMA cap. Because each California property manages its own waiting list independently of local Public Housing Agencies, contact multiple properties below to apply directly.
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Section 8 Housing & Apartments in los angeles, CA
106 properties
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E. VICTOR VILLA
555 W 92ND ST
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Section 8 Rental Assistance46 Units
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JUANITA TATE LEGACY TOWERS
4827 S CENTRAL AVE
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Income-Based Rent118 Units
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LA POSADA
151 N SUNOL DR
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Section 8 Rental Assistance75 Units
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SONYA GARDENS APTS
8621 DENVER AVE
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Income-Based Rent60 Units
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VISTA TOWER
3000 LEEWARD AVENUE
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Income-Based Rent230 Units
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Section 8 Housing & Apartments in san francisco, CA
84 properties
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Dorothy Day Community
54 MCALLISTER ST
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Section 8 Rental Assistance100 Units
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Eugene Coleman Com. House
328 Tehama St
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Section 8 Rental Assistance85 Units
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International Hotel Sr Housing
848 Kearny St
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Section 8 Rental Assistance105 Units
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John W. King Senior Community
500 Raymond Ave
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Section 8 Rental Assistance91 Units
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MARKET HEIGHTS APTS
1000 TOMPKINS AVE
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Income-Based Rent46 Units
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Presidio Gate
2770 Lombard St
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Section 8 Rental Assistance55 Units
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Section 8 Housing & Apartments in sacramento, CA
42 properties
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ACACIA MEADOWS
7735 STOCKTON BLVD
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Income-Based Rent140 Units
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Diakonia Housing
5581 Mendocino Blvd
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Section 8 Rental Assistance48 Units
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Hellenic Seniors Center
7847 RUSH RIVER DR
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Section 8 Rental Assistance70 Units
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KELSEY VILLAGE
2830 STOCKTON BLVD
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Income-Based Rent20 Units
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PARKVIEW APTS (SACRAMENTO)
7252 MUNSON WAY
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Income-Based Rent97 Units
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WILLOW TREE APTS
4300 NORWOOD AVE
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Income-Based Rent108 Units
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Section 8 Housing & Apartments in oakland, CA
37 properties
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BETH ASHER SENIOR APARTMENTS
3649 DIMOND AVENUE
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Income-Based Rent49 Units
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East Bay Transit Homes
2787 79th Ave
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Section 8 Rental Assistance12 Units
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KELLER PLAZA APTS
5321 TELEGRAPH AVE
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Income-Based Rent201 Units
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NORTHGATE TERRACE
550 24TH STREET
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Income-Based Rent201 Units
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Sister Thea Bowman Manor
6400 San Pablo AVE
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Section 8 Rental Assistance55 Units
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Vernon Street Housing, Inc.
269 VERNON ST
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Section 8 Rental Assistance13 Units
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Section 8 Housing & Apartments in san diego, CA
28 properties
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DEL PRADO - DELTA MANOR
3878 BEYER BLVD
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Income-Based Rent82 Units
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REESE VILLAGE
4809 70th St
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Section 8 Rental Assistance19 Units
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SORRENTO TOWER HOUSING
2875 COWLEY WAY
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Income-Based Rent196 Units
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ST. STEPHEN'S RETIREMENT CENTER
5625 IMPERIAL AVE
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Income-Based Rent60 Units
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Victoria at COMM 22
690 Beardsley St
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Section 8 Rental Assistance30 Units
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VICTORIA AT COMM22 (FKA COMM SENIOR)
690 BEARDSLEY STREET
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Income-Based Rent70 Units
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Section 8 Housing & Apartments in san jose, CA
22 properties
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BENDORF DRIVE APARTMENTS
282 DANZE DR
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Income-Based Rent100 Units
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Casa De Los Amigos
967 Lundy Avenue
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Section 8 Rental Assistance24 Units
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Edenvale Supportive Housing
5340 Monterey Hwy
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Section 8 Rental Assistance15 Units
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Homeport
5030 Union AVE
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Section 8 Rental Assistance15 Units
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LEXINGTON AVENUE FAMILY APARTMENTS
5568 LEXINGTON AVENUE
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Income-Based Rent134 Units
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Monterey Villa
233 Ford Rd
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Section 8 Rental Assistance20 Units
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California Fair Market Rent (FMR) Reference Benchmarks
HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMR) are rental benchmarks used in housing programs; they do not set each voucher household's payment standard across California (CA). Across 49 HUD FMR areas and 545 listed communities in California (5,101 LIHTC tax credit, 1,221 Project-Based Section 8, 721 Section 202 senior, 513 USDA Rural Development), the property-location-weighted Fair Market Rent summary is $2,110/month for a 1-bedroom and $2,599/month for a 2-bedroom. Local Public Housing Agencies set their own voucher payment standards. The 90%–110% figures below are illustrative calculations from FMR, not guaranteed or official local payment standards.
| Unit Size | Illustrative 90% of FMR | Property-location-weighted FMR | Illustrative 110% of FMR | CA ZIP FMR Range (Min – Max) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,731/mo | $1,924/mo | $2,116/mo | $740 – $3,950/mo |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,899/mo | $2,110/mo | $2,321/mo | $820 – $4,140/mo |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,339/mo | $2,599/mo | $2,858/mo | $1,070 – $5,230/mo |
| 3 Bedroom | $3,070/mo | $3,411/mo | $3,752/mo | $1,460 – $6,670/mo |
| 4 Bedroom | $3,502/mo | $3,892/mo | $4,281/mo | $1,540 – $7,720/mo |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMR). Geography: property ZIP-code locations in California. Dataset year: not recorded in the local FMR table. The 90% and 110% columns are illustrative calculations; local PHAs set their own voucher payment standards.
| HUD Metro / FMR Area | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR | HUD 4-Person Median Family Income | HUD fiscal year | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA HUD Metro FMR Area215 ZIPs | $2,057 | $2,301 | $2,867 | $3,641 | $4,061 | $118,826 | FY2026 | 1,506 |
| Oakland-Fremont, CA HUD Metro FMR Area69 ZIPs | $2,099 | $2,347 | $2,863 | $3,660 | $4,341 | $165,195 | FY2026 | 532 |
| San Francisco, CA HUD Metro FMR Area61 ZIPs | $2,398 | $2,889 | $3,481 | $4,431 | $4,623 | $191,664 | FY2026 | 423 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA MSA58 ZIPs | $2,390 | $2,568 | $3,134 | $4,175 | $5,060 | $130,546 | FY2026 | 403 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA MSA82 ZIPs | $1,734 | $1,816 | $2,255 | $2,998 | $3,632 | $97,585 | FY2026 | 397 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA HUD Metro FMR Area47 ZIPs | $2,479 | $2,808 | $3,292 | $4,352 | $4,734 | $191,327 | FY2026 | 360 |
| Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA HUD Metro FMR Area57 ZIPs | $1,792 | $1,878 | $2,315 | $3,086 | $3,562 | $123,071 | FY2026 | 342 |
| Fresno, CA HUD Metro FMR Area38 ZIPs | $1,263 | $1,274 | $1,568 | $2,177 | $2,505 | $83,008 | FY2026 | 257 |
| Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA HUD Metro FMR Area62 ZIPs | $2,628 | $2,692 | $3,173 | $4,307 | $5,143 | $146,648 | FY2026 | 238 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA MSA26 ZIPs | $1,116 | $1,138 | $1,469 | $2,022 | $2,416 | $72,991 | FY2026 | 200 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA MSA17 ZIPs | $1,975 | $2,222 | $2,653 | $3,591 | $4,166 | $125,016 | FY2026 | 124 |
| Salinas, CA MSA16 ZIPs | $2,300 | $2,369 | $2,880 | $3,839 | $4,151 | $109,578 | FY2026 | 116 |
Source: HUD User Income Limits and HUD SAFMR. Each row is a HUD area represented by listed property locations; the displayed HUD fiscal year is the latest available for that area. HUD income limits are reference data and do not establish official LIHTC/MTSP limits.
| Property-Location-Weighted Indicator | California Property-Location Summary |
|---|---|
| Median gross rent (U.S. Census ACS) | $1,813/mo |
| Property-location-weighted 2-Bedroom HUD Fair Market Rent (SAFMR) | $2,599/mo |
| Estimated property-location-weighted 4-person income benchmark | $105,759/yr |
| Median household income (Census ACS) | $87,946/yr |
| Renter-occupied housing share | 51.8% |
| Cost-burdened renters (spending 30%+ of income on rent) | 54.9% |
| Severely cost-burdened renters (spending 50%+ of income on rent) | 28.2% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year ZIP-code data and HUD SAFMR. Geography: ZIP-code locations represented by listed properties in California. Dataset year: not recorded or mixed in the local data. The summary is property-location-weighted and is not an official statewide qualification limit.
Methodology: Fair Market Rent benchmarks are summarized from HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMR), HUD income limits by their latest available fiscal year, and U.S. Census ACS 5-year ZIP-code estimates across represented property locations in California. The local dataset does not record an FMR year. Local Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) establish their own payment standards; the 90%–110% figures are illustrative calculations only.