This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in Butte County, California. Everything below is drawn from federal HUD datasets, with the source and refresh date for each one shown at the bottom of the page.
Who administers housing assistance here
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in Butte County is administered by County of Butte Housing Authority, (530) 895-4474. Housing authorities — not landlords, and not this website — decide who is eligible, run the waiting lists and issue vouchers.
HUD identifies this authority by the code CA043. It reports 2,286 Housing Choice Voucher units and 345 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for Butte County
HUD sets income limits by area rather than by city. This county sits in the Chico, CA MSA income-limit area, where the FY2026 area median family income is $89,400.
| Household size | Extremely low income (30%) | Very low income (50%) | Low income (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,450 | $34,000 | $54,400 |
| 2 people | $23,350 | $38,850 | $62,200 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $43,700 | $69,950 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $48,550 | $77,700 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $52,450 | $83,950 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $56,350 | $90,150 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $60,250 | $96,350 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $64,100 | $102,600 |
The very low income (50%) column is the figure most often used as the income ceiling for the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program. Federal rules also require housing authorities to direct at least 75% of new voucher admissions to extremely low income households.
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
Fair Market Rent is HUD’s estimate of what a modest unit rents for, including utilities, in the Chico, CA MSA area. Housing authorities use it to set the payment standard that caps voucher assistance. It is not a rent cap and it is not what any particular landlord charges.
| Unit size | FY2026 Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $1,155 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $1,270 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,625 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,260 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,726 / month |
Assisted and affordable properties recorded in Butte County
HUD records 43 subsidised or tax-credit properties in this county. Each is listed below under the program that federal records actually associate it with. None of these listings means a unit is currently vacant or that applications are open.
HUD-Assisted Properties
Properties with an active HUD subsidy contract, such as Project-Based Section 8, Section 202 housing for the elderly, or Section 811 housing for people with disabilities.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEDAR VILLAGE | 820 W 4th Ave, Chico 95926 | HUD-Assisted Property | 116 assisted | (530) 342-1839 |
| CHICO GARDENS | 849 Pomona Ave, Chico 95928 | HUD-Assisted Property | 18 assisted | (530) 345-8360 |
| Cinnamon Village | 1650 Forest Ave, Chico 95928 | HUD-Assisted Property | 80 assisted | (530) 891-6251 |
| Hartford Place | 2058 Hartford Dr, Chico 95928 | HUD-Assisted Property | 20 assisted | (530) 345-2029 |
| JARVIS GARDENS | 2001 Notre Dame Blvd, Chico 95928 | HUD-Assisted Property | 49 assisted | (530) 345-1384 |
| Lucian Manor Affordable Housing, Inc. | 120 Parmac Rd, Chico 95926 | HUD-Assisted Property | 38 assisted | (530) 895-3120 |
| Orange Tree Senior Apartments | 1511 Robinson St, Oroville 95965 | HUD-Assisted Property | 49 assisted | (530) 534-1853 |
| Oroville Apartments | 39 Nelson Ave Apt 2, Oroville 95965 | HUD-Assisted Property | 49 assisted | (530) 533-8063 |
| PARADISE GARDENS III | 1040 Buschmann Rd, Paradise 95969 | HUD-Assisted Property | 48 assisted | (530) 877-7230 |
| TURNING POINT COMMONS | 25 Via La Paz, Chico 95928 | HUD-Assisted Property | 24 assisted | (530) 894-0390 |
| Villa Rita Apartments | 650 Manzanita Ave, Chico 95926 | HUD-Assisted Property | 52 assisted | (530) 895-1048 |
| Villa Serena | 377 Rio Lindo Ave, Chico 95926 | HUD-Assisted Property | 9 assisted | (530) 342-3616 |
| Villa Sierra | 729 Nord Ave, Chico 95926 | HUD-Assisted Property | 125 assisted | (530) 895-3403 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
Public Housing Developments
Developments owned or operated by a public housing authority.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUTTE COUNTY | 700 Mitchell Ave Apt 55, Oroville 95965 | Public Housing Development | 345 total | (530) 895-4474 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
LIHTC Affordable Properties
Properties financed with Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. LIHTC is a financing program, not Section 8 — rent is restricted, but a tax-credit property is not required to accept Housing Choice Vouchers and may have its own separate waiting list.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIDWELL PARK | 1197 E EIGHTH ST, CHICO 95928 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 37 assisted | — |
| BOULDER CREEK | 675 MITCHELL AVE, OROVILLE 95965 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 156 assisted | — |
| CAMPBELL COMMONS | 600 FLUME ST, CHICO 95928 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 55 assisted | — |
| CHICO COMMONS | 2071 AMANDA WAY, CHICO 95928 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 72 assisted | — |
| CHICO COURTYARDS | 2333 PILLSBURY RD, CHICO 95926 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 75 assisted | — |
| CHICO GARDENS APTS | 851 POMONA AVE, CHICO 95928 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 91 assisted | — |
| EAST OF EATON | 1577 E LASSEN AVE, CHICO 95973 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 76 assisted | — |
| GRIDLEY OAKS | 1500 STATE HWY 99, GRIDLEY 95948 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 55 assisted | — |
| GRIDLEY SPRINGS APTS I | 210 FORD AVE, GRIDLEY 95948 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 31 assisted | — |
| GRIDLEY SPRINGS II | 200 FORD AVE, GRIDLEY 95948 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 24 assisted | — |
| HARVEST PARK APTS | 75 HARVEST PARK CT, CHICO 95926 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 89 assisted | — |
| HILLVIEW RIDGE APTS I | 2750 GILMORE LN, OROVILLE 95966 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 71 assisted | — |
| HILLVIEW RIDGE APTS II | 502 HILLVIEW RIDGE LN, OROVILLE 95966 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 56 assisted | — |
| MURPHY COMMONS | 1290 NOTRE DAME BLVD, CHICO 95928 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 85 assisted | — |
| NORTH POINT APTS | 3432 ESPLANADE, CHICO 95973 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 49 assisted | — |
| ORANGE TREE SENIOR APARTMENTS | 1511 ROBINSON STREET, OROVILLE 95965 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 49 assisted | — |
| OROVILLE APTS | 39 NELSON AVE, OROVILLE 95965 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 61 assisted | — |
| OROVILLE HOTEL | 2066 BIRD ST, OROVILLE 95965 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 59 assisted | — |
| OROVILLE MANOR | 2750 LINCOLN ST, OROVILLE 95966 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 71 assisted | — |
| PARADISE COMMUNITY VILLAGE | 1001 VILLAGE PKWY, PARADISE 95969 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 35 assisted | — |
| PARK AVENUE APTS | 1200 PARK AVE, CHICO 95928 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 106 assisted | — |
| PARKSIDE TERRACE APTS | 2161 HARTFORD DR, CHICO 95928 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 89 assisted | — |
| SIERRA VILLAGE | 23 NELSON AVE, OROVILLE 95965 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 60 assisted | — |
| THE HAZEL HOTEL | 880 HAZEL ST, GRIDLEY 95948 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 13 assisted | — |
| THE HIGHLANDS APTS | 202 TABLE MOUNTAIN BLVD, OROVILLE 95965 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 86 assisted | — |
| VALLEY VIEW APARTMENTS | 103 SILVER DOLLAR WAY, CHICO 95928 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 14 assisted | — |
| VILLA SIERRA APTS | 729 NORD AVE, CHICO 95926 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 162 assisted | — |
| WALKER COMMONS | 678 BUTTONWILLOW LN, CHICO 95926 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 56 assisted | — |
| WASHINGTON COURT APTS | 1001 WASHINGTON ST, GRIDLEY 95948 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 56 assisted | — |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
How to apply
- Contact the administering housing authority named above. Only they can tell you whether a waiting list is open.
- Check the income limits in the table above for your household size. Income is one factor, not the whole test.
- Ask about local preferences. Many authorities prioritise applicants who live or work in the area, veterans, people with disabilities, or families experiencing homelessness.
- Ask for the landlord list. Most authorities keep a list of owners who have accepted vouchers before. It is usually free and rarely published online.
Related housing resources
Other counties in California
Income limits and Fair Market Rents are set per county, so if you are near a county line check the guide for the county you actually live in.
Where this information comes from
| Dataset | Published by | Source last refreshed | We last synced |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUD Public Housing Authorities | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development | 18 August 2026 | 22 September 2026 |
| HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research | not published by the provider | 22 September 2026 |
| HUD Fair Market Rents | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development | 30 September 2025 | 22 September 2026 |
| HUD Multifamily Properties – Assisted | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development | 21 July 2026 | 22 September 2026 |
| HUD Public Housing Developments | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development | 21 July 2026 | 22 September 2026 |
| HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development | 14 May 2025 | 22 September 2026 |
These are federal administrative datasets. They record which properties receive a subsidy and which organisations administer which programs. They do not record vacancies, waiting-list status, or whether a landlord will accept a Housing Choice Voucher. Those things change constantly and can only be confirmed by contacting the housing authority or the property directly.
Important
Section8Finder is an independent information resource. We do not administer vouchers, we do not accept or process applications, and we cannot place anyone in housing. Applying through a housing authority is free — if any site asks you to pay to apply for Section 8, do not pay.
Income limits and Fair Market Rents are set by HUD and are revised at least annually. Eligibility is determined by the administering housing authority, which applies rules beyond income alone, including deductions, assets, household composition, citizenship or eligible immigration status, screening criteria and local preferences.