Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Fresno, CA
HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Fresno County Public Housing Authority.
Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.
HUD Income Limits 2024 in Fresno, CA.
HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits
2024 | Median Family Income | 2024 Yearly Income Limit | 2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family |
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Income Limits | | Category | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Fresno County, CA | $84,300 | Very Low Income (50%) | $30,800 | $35,200 | $39,600 | $43,950 | $47,500 |
Extremely Low Income (30%) | $18,450 | $21,100 | $25,820 | $31,200 | $36,580 |
Low Income (80%) | $49,250 | $56,250 | $63,300 | $70,300 | $75,950 |
Fresno Housing Authority: Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and Affordable Rental Housing
Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
Fresno County is proud to offer approximately 13,000 Housing Choice vouchers, facilitating affordable living for eligible residents. These vouchers provide a unique opportunity for financial assistance in securing quality housing.
For registration and to access the applicant portal for Section 8, please visit the County Registration and Applicant Portal.
Affordable Rental Housing
Fresno Housing proudly manages and/or owns nearly 80 multi-family housing developments throughout Fresno County, offering a variety of affordable housing options for the residents of the city and county of Fresno who meet eligibility requirements. Our diverse programs include:
- PBRA/Multifamily/HUD
- USDA/Farm Labor
- Public Housing
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs), grants, and conventional funding
- Special Needs
- Tax Credit/Section 42
- Migrant Housing
- Conventional/Market Rate
Senior Housing
Fresno Housing offers nearly 4,000 housing units suitable for seniors, with three residential complexes specifically designated for individuals over the age of 62. Rent for these specialized units is calculated to not exceed 30 percent of the resident’s adjusted gross income, ensuring affordability. These senior units boast amenities and are regularly maintained and upgraded to guarantee an attractive and safe environment. Additionally, Fresno Housing provides a variety of programs aimed at enriching the lives of residents in these complexes.
For more information and details on how to sign up for affordable rental housing opportunities, please visit Fresno Housing’s affordable rental housing page.
Fresno County Public Housing Authorities
We have listed all of the housing authorities in Fresno County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest Fresno County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.
Public Housing Eligibility
To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.
Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.
Fresno Housing Authority
1331 Fulton Mall
Fresno, CA - 93721
Fresno County
Website: http://www.hafresno.org
Phone Number: (559) 443-8408
HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Fresno, CA
Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Fresno, CA. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.
The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.
HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements
Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.
In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).
To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).
LIHTC Maximum Rents
The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.
HUD Fair Market Rents for Fresno, CA Fresno County
Apartment Size | HUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For Area | LIHTC Maximum Rent |
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Studio Apartments | $1149 | Estimated $344.70 - utility allowance |
One Bedroom Apartments | $1157 | Estimated $347.10 - utility allowance |
Two Bedroom Apartments | $1443 | Estimated $432.90 - utility allowance |
Three Bedroom Apartments | $2033 | Estimated $609.90 - utility allowance | |
Available LIHTC Properties In Fresno, CA
Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.
Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.
Peachbrook
815 N Peach Ave
Fresno, CA - 93727
Total Apartment Units: 38
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 38
Fresno Rental Assistance Demonstration (site A)
4216 E Hamilton Ave
Fresno, CA - 93702
Total Apartment Units: 193
3613 E Clay Ave
3613 E Clay Ave
Fresno, CA - 93702
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1
4746 E Hamilton Ave
4746 E Hamilton Ave
Fresno, CA - 93702
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1
Patterson Place
670 N Sixth St
Fresno, CA - 93702
Total Apartment Units: 38
Viking Village
4250 N Chestnut Ave
Fresno, CA - 93726
Total Apartment Units: 40
Fresno Four-plex
4833 E Ln Ave
Fresno, CA - 93727
Total Apartment Units: 4
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 4
Years In Service Since: 1987
Family Apartments: YES
2525 S Tenth St
2525 S Tenth St
Fresno, CA - 93725
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1
Years In Service Since: 1988
Family Apartments: YES
3126 E Illinois Ave
3126 E Illinois Ave
Fresno, CA - 93702
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1
Years In Service Since: 1988
Family Apartments: YES
4828 E Hedges Ave
4828 E Hedges Ave
Fresno, CA - 93727
Total Apartment Units: 6
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 6
Years In Service Since: 1988
Family Apartments: YES
925 N Palm Ave
925 N Palm Ave
Fresno, CA - 93728
Total Apartment Units: 3
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 3
Years In Service Since: 1988
Family Apartments: YES
Eden
339 W Eden Ave
Fresno, CA - 93706
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1
Years In Service Since: 1988
Family Apartments: YES
Gatto Construction
4715 E Ln Ave
Fresno, CA - 93702
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1
Years In Service Since: 1988
Family Apartments: YES
Fresno Emerald Palms
4402 W Avalon Ave
Fresno, CA - 93722
Total Apartment Units: 33
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 33
Years In Service Since: 1989
Family Apartments: YES
Sierra Meadows
107 E Sierra Ave
Fresno, CA - 93710
Total Apartment Units: 220
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 220
Years In Service Since: 1990
Fresno Emerald Palms
4418 W Avalon Ave
Fresno, CA - 93722
Total Apartment Units: 18
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 18
Years In Service Since: 1990
Family Apartments: YES
Fresno Arms Apartments
2264 N Marks Ave
Fresno, CA - 93722
Total Apartment Units: 120
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 120
2 Bedroom apartments 62
3 Bedroom apartments 58
Years In Service Since: 1991
Fresno Emerald Palms
4293 W Regency Ave
Fresno, CA - 93722
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
Years In Service Since: 1991
Family Apartments: YES
Sequoia Knolls
3207 W Shields Ave
Fresno, CA - 93722
Total Apartment Units: 52
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 52
Years In Service Since: 1992
Ross Gardens Apartments
2533 N Marks Ave
Fresno, CA - 93722
Total Apartment Units: 140
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 140
Years In Service Since: 1994
Family Apartments: YES
Sunshine Financial Group Ii
3460 N Brawley Ave
Fresno, CA - 93722
Total Apartment Units: 14
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 14
2 Bedroom apartments 9
3 Bedroom apartments 5
Years In Service Since: 1994
Family Apartments: YES
Annadale Housing Project
949 E Annadale Ave
Fresno, CA - 93706
Total Apartment Units: 222
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 222
1 Bedroom apartments 54
2 Bedroom apartments 52
3 Bedroom apartments 116
Years In Service Since: 1995
Family Apartments: YES
Maplewood
2060 E Spruce Ave
Fresno, CA - 93720
Total Apartment Units: 100
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 100
Years In Service Since: 1995
Family Apartments: YES
Casa Velasco Apartments
4026 N Fruit Ave
Fresno, CA - 93705
Total Apartment Units: 150
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 150
2 Bedroom apartments 70
3 Bedroom apartments 56
4 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 1996
Family Apartments: YES
Sunshine Financial Group Ii
3780 W Dakota Ave
Fresno, CA - 93722
Total Apartment Units: 4
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 4
Years In Service Since: 1997
Family Apartments: YES
Village At 9th Apartments
5158 N Ninth St
Fresno, CA - 93710
Total Apartment Units: 240
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 240
1 Bedroom apartments 80
2 Bedroom apartments 140
3 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 1998
Village At Shaw Apartments
4885 N Recreation Ave
Fresno, CA - 93726
Total Apartment Units: 204
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 204
1 Bedroom apartments 96
2 Bedroom apartments 108
Years In Service Since: 1998
Winery Apartments
1275 S Winery Ave
Fresno, CA - 93727
Total Apartment Units: 248
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 248
Years In Service Since: 1998
Family Apartments: YES
Cedar Tree Apartments
1755 E Roberts Ave
Fresno, CA - 93710
Total Apartment Units: 143
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 143
1 Bedroom apartments 29
2 Bedroom apartments 116
Years In Service Since: 1999
Whispering Woods
5241 N Fresno St
Fresno, CA - 93710
Total Apartment Units: 406
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 406
1 Bedroom apartments 120
2 Bedroom apartments 246
3 Bedroom apartments 36
Years In Service Since: 1999
Parks At Fig Garden
4085 N Fruit Ave
Fresno, CA - 93705
Total Apartment Units: 365
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 365
1 Bedroom apartments 76
2 Bedroom apartments 232
3 Bedroom apartments 58
Years In Service Since: 2000
Park West Apartments
2825 W Alamos Ave
Fresno, CA - 93705
Total Apartment Units: 256
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 256
1 Bedroom apartments 24
2 Bedroom apartments 100
3 Bedroom apartments 59
Years In Service Since: 2001
Family Apartments: YES
Bigby Villa Apartments
1329 E Rev Chester Riggins Ave
Fresno, CA - 93706
Total Apartment Units: 180
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 180
2 Bedroom apartments 54
3 Bedroom apartments 66
4 Bedroom apartments 41
Years In Service Since: 2002
Family Apartments: YES
Villa Del Mar
3950 N Del Mar Ave
Fresno, CA - 93704
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
3 Bedroom apartments 37
Years In Service Since: 2002
Family Apartments: YES
Pleasant Village Apartments
3615 N Pleasant Ave
Fresno, CA - 93705
Total Apartment Units: 100
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 100
1 Bedroom apartments 24
2 Bedroom apartments 56
3 Bedroom apartments 16
4 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2002
Californian
851 Van Ness Ave
Fresno, CA - 93721
Total Apartment Units: 217
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 217
1 Bedroom apartments 42
Years In Service Since: 2002
Westgate Gardens Apartments
846 E Belgravia Ave
Fresno, CA - 93706
Total Apartment Units: 100
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 100
1 Bedroom apartments 35
2 Bedroom apartments 30
3 Bedroom apartments 25
4 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 2003
Family Apartments: YES
Canyon Springs Apartments
6185 N Figarden Dr
Fresno, CA - 93722
Total Apartment Units: 138
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 138
2 Bedroom apartments 11
3 Bedroom apartments 17
4 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES
Brierwood Court
4402 W Avalon Ave
Fresno, CA - 93722
Total Apartment Units: 74
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 74
2 Bedroom apartments 4
3 Bedroom apartments 70
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES
Summercrest Apartments
1160 E Church Ave
Fresno, CA - 93706
Total Apartment Units: 72
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 72
3 Bedroom apartments 48
4 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES
Village At Kings Canyon
962 S Pierce Ave
Fresno, CA - 93727
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 15
3 Bedroom apartments 25
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES
Biola Village
4690 N Third St
Fresno, CA - 93726
Total Apartment Units: 44
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 44
2 Bedroom apartments 18
3 Bedroom apartments 22
4 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Geneva Village
1550 E Church Ave
Fresno, CA - 93706
Total Apartment Units: 142
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 142
2 Bedroom apartments 10
3 Bedroom apartments 103
4 Bedroom apartments 29
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Martin Luther King Square
2242 S Mlk Jr Blvd
Fresno, CA - 93888
Total Apartment Units: 92
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 92
1 Bedroom apartments 3
2 Bedroom apartments 39
3 Bedroom apartments 32
4 Bedroom apartments 15
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Oak Park Senior Villas
2597 S Richelle Ave
Fresno, CA - 93725
Total Apartment Units: 65
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 65
1 Bedroom apartments 32
2 Bedroom apartments 33
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Sandstone Family Apartments
1515 E Jensen Ave
Fresno, CA - 93706
Total Apartment Units: 69
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 69
2 Bedroom apartments 17
3 Bedroom apartments 36
4 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Yosemite Village
811 W California Ave
Fresno, CA - 93706
Total Apartment Units: 69
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 69
1 Bedroom apartments 5
2 Bedroom apartments 14
3 Bedroom apartments 35
4 Bedroom apartments 15
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Tanager Springs I
2187 S Maple Ave
Fresno, CA - 93725
Total Apartment Units: 74
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 74
3 Bedroom apartments 56
4 Bedroom apartments 18
Years In Service Since: 2009
Family Apartments: YES
Tanager Springs Ii
2147 S Maple Ave
Fresno, CA - 93725
Total Apartment Units: 80
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 80
2 Bedroom apartments 8
3 Bedroom apartments 56
4 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2009
Family Apartments: YES
Summer Hill Place Apartments
430 B St
Fresno, CA - 93706
Total Apartment Units: 50
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 50
2 Bedroom apartments 28
3 Bedroom apartments 22
Years In Service Since: 2010
Family Apartments: YES
Pacific Gardens Apartments
5161 E Kings Canyon Rd
Fresno, CA - 93727
Total Apartment Units: 56
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 56
1 Bedroom apartments 32
2 Bedroom apartments 20
3 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES
Parc Grove Commons
2674 E Clinton Ave
Fresno, CA - 93703
Total Apartment Units: 215
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 215
1 Bedroom apartments 30
2 Bedroom apartments 103
3 Bedroom apartments 75
4 Bedroom apartments 7
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES
Renaissance At Trinity Apartments
520 S Trinity St
Fresno, CA - 93706
Total Apartment Units: 21
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 21
1 Bedroom apartments 20
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES
Canyon Crest Family Apartments
210 S Callisch Ave
Fresno, CA - 93721
Total Apartment Units: 118
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 118
1 Bedroom apartments 86
2 Bedroom apartments 32
Years In Service Since: 2012
Mono Hilltop
757 Mono St
Fresno, CA - 93706
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
1 Bedroom apartments 59
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2012
Senior Apartments: YES
Renaissance At Alta Monte
205 N Blackstone Ave
Fresno, CA - 93701
Total Apartment Units: 30
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 30
1 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 2012
Accepts Homeless: YES
Renaissance At Santa Clara
1585 Santa Clara St
Fresno, CA - 93706
Total Apartment Units: 70
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 70
1 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2012
Casa Velasco Apartments
4050 N Fruit Ave
Fresno, CA - 93705
Total Apartment Units: 148
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 148
2 Bedroom apartments 70
3 Bedroom apartments 56
4 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 2013
Family Apartments: YES
Bridges At Florence Apartments
649 E Florence Ave
Fresno, CA - 93706
Total Apartment Units: 34
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 34
1 Bedroom apartments 29
2 Bedroom apartments 4
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2014
Senior Apartments: YES
Parc Grove Commons Northwest Apartments
2660 E Clinton Ave
Fresno, CA - 93703
Total Apartment Units: 148
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 148
1 Bedroom apartments 36
2 Bedroom apartments 60
3 Bedroom apartments 41
4 Bedroom apartments 11
Years In Service Since: 2014
Family Apartments: YES
Plaza Mendoza Apartments
1725 N Marks Ave
Fresno, CA - 93722
Total Apartment Units: 132
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 132
1 Bedroom apartments 24
2 Bedroom apartments 86
3 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 2014
Chestnut Family Apartments
4825 E. Fillmore Avenue
Fresno, CA - 93727
Total Apartment Units: 90
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 90
1 Bedroom apartments 24
2 Bedroom apartments 44
3 Bedroom apartments 22
Years In Service Since: 2014
Viking Village Fresno Rad
4250 Chestnut Avenue
Fresno, CA - 93631
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
2 Bedroom apartments 20
3 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 2014
Family Apartments: YES
City View At Van Ness
2117 Inyo Street
Fresno, CA - 93721
Total Apartment Units: 45
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 45
1 Bedroom apartments 30
2 Bedroom apartments 9
Years In Service Since: 2015
Fresno Rental Assistance Demonstration (rad)
4216 E. Hamilton Ave.
Fresno, CA - 93702
Total Apartment Units: 193
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 193
1 Bedroom apartments 33
2 Bedroom apartments 80
3 Bedroom apartments 36
4 Bedroom apartments 44
Years In Service Since: 2015
Family Apartments: YES
Fultonia West / Cedar Heights Scattered Site
541 N. Fulton Street
Fresno, CA - 93728
Total Apartment Units: 45
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 45
1 Bedroom apartments 3
2 Bedroom apartments 28
3 Bedroom apartments 14
Years In Service Since: 2016
Family Apartments: YES
El Cazador Apartments
4851 North Cedar Avenue
Fresno, CA - 93726
Total Apartment Units: 100
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 100
1 Bedroom apartments 40
2 Bedroom apartments 44
3 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2016
Family Apartments: YES
Legacy Commons Fka Fresno Edison Apartments Phase I
2250 Walnut Avenue
Fresno, CA - 93707
Total Apartment Units: 64
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 64
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 32
3 Bedroom apartments 20
4 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2016
Senior Apartments: YES
Kings Canyon
5271 E. Kings Canyon Road
Fresno, CA - 93727
Total Apartment Units: 74
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 74
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 48
3 Bedroom apartments 18
Years In Service Since: 2018
Family Apartments: YES
Legacy Commons Ii
2255 S. Plumas Street
Fresno, CA - 93706
Total Apartment Units: 64
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 64
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 32
3 Bedroom apartments 20
4 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2018
Family Apartments: YES
Millbrook Apartments
7077 N. Millbrook Avenue
Fresno, CA - 93720
Total Apartment Units: 75
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 75
1 Bedroom apartments 25
2 Bedroom apartments 25
3 Bedroom apartments 25
Years In Service Since: 2018
Family Apartments: YES
Parc Grove Commons Northeast Veterans Aka Renaissa
2720 E. Clinton Avenue
Fresno, CA - 93703
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
1 Bedroom apartments 36
2 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2018
Accepts Homeless: YES
HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Fresno, CA
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Fresno County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.
Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:
Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.
In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).
To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.
Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:
Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.
The Californian
851 Van Ness
Fresno, CA - 93721
Phone: (559) 485-8190
Total Apartment Units: 217
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure
Sunnyside Glen Apts
5675 E Balch Ave
Fresno, CA - 93727
Phone: 559-252-7994
Total Apartment Units: 74
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized
Silvercrest Fresno
1824 Fulton St
Fresno, CA - 93721
Phone: (559) 237-9111
Total Apartment Units: 158
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized
Pleasant Village
3665 N Pleasant Ave
Fresno, CA - 93705
Phone: (559) 226-4858
Total Apartment Units: 100
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure
Mono Hilltop Manor
750 Mono St
Fresno, CA - 93706
Phone: (559) 268-0127
Total Apartment Units: 59
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing
Millbrook Park Apts
7077 N Millbrook Ave
Fresno, CA - 93720
Phone: (559) 435-5765
Total Apartment Units: 75
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized
Masten Towers
1240 Broadway Plz
Fresno, CA - 93721
Phone: (559) 266-9946
Total Apartment Units: 206
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure
Martin Luther King Sq
816 E Florence Ave
Fresno, CA - 93706
Phone: 559-485-7361
Total Apartment Units: 92
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure
Sunnyside Villas Apartments
5271 E Kings Canyon Rd
Fresno, CA - 93727
Phone: (559) 251-2531
Total Apartment Units: 74
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized
Kearney-cooley Plaza
720 W Hawes Ave
Fresno, CA - 93706
Phone: (559) 266-0143
Total Apartment Units: 150
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized
Glen Agnes
530 W. Floradora Ave
Fresno, CA - 93728
Phone: (559) 445-0715
Total Apartment Units: 150
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing
Garland Gardens
3726 N Pleasant Ave
Fresno, CA - 93705
Phone: 559-457-4175
Total Apartment Units: 51
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing
Delno Terrace
1480 N Delno St
Fresno, CA - 93728
Phone: 559-264-2100
Total Apartment Units: 61
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously 202/81
Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.Chestnut Apartments
4825 E Fillmore St
Fresno, CA - 93727
Phone: (916) 254-5920
Total Apartment Units: 90
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing
Bigby Villa
1329 E Rev Chester Riggins Ave
Fresno, CA - 93706
Phone: 559-237-5111
Total Apartment Units: 180
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure
Pleasant View Apts
3513 N Pleasant Ave
Fresno, CA - 93705
Phone: (559) 224-2215
Total Apartment Units: 60
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure
Westgate Gardens
846 E Belgravia Ave
Fresno, CA - 93706
Phone: (559) 233-3238
Total Apartment Units: 100
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure
El Cazador Apts
4851 N Cedar Ave
Fresno, CA - 93726
Phone: (559) 227-5070
Total Apartment Units: 100
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure
Sierra Gateway Sr Res
5125 N. Marty Avenue
Fresno, CA - 93711
Phone: (559) 275-9633
Total Apartment Units: 80
Type of Listing: 202/811
Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housingArbor Court
4830 E Laurel Ave
Fresno, CA - 93727
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 20
Type of Listing: 202/811
Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing
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