Housing authorities across California administer public housing communities and rental voucher programs funded by HUD to help low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford safe housing in communities throughout the state.
Housing Authority locations are available in 137 cities across California. They are spread across 42 counties.
Cities with the highest concentration include Los Angeles, Fresno, Santa Rosa, which have the largest housing authorities managing thousands of public housing units and Section 8 vouchers for high-need urban populations.
Residents of California seeking affordable housing assistance should contact their local housing authority immediately — waitlists for public housing and Section 8 vouchers are often years long, so early application is essential.
Housing Authority by Counties
Residents of California who are on a housing authority waitlist should update their contact information any time they move or change phone numbers, as missing a notification letter can result in removal from the waitlist and the need to reapply.
Browse Housing Authority by county across California to find the nearest location.