This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in Humboldt 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 Humboldt County is administered by Housing Authority of the City of Eureka, (707) 443-4583. 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 CA025. It reports 0 Housing Choice Voucher units and 195 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for Humboldt County
HUD sets income limits by area rather than by city. This county sits in the Humboldt County, CA income-limit area, where the FY2026 area median family income is $85,700.
| 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 Humboldt County, CA 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 | $1,112 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $1,186 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,550 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,156 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,600 / month |
Assisted and affordable properties recorded in Humboldt County
HUD records 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 703 Cedar Street | 703 Cedar St, Garberville 95542 | HUD-Assisted Property | 10 assisted | (707) 923-1035 |
| Cedar Street Senior Apartments | 725 Cedar St, Garberville 95542 | HUD-Assisted Property | 10 assisted | (707) 923-1035 |
| Eureka Central Residence | 333 E St, Eureka 95501 | HUD-Assisted Property | 36 assisted | (707) 445-2990 |
| Eureka Family Housing | 735 W Everding St, Eureka 95503 | HUD-Assisted Property | 50 assisted | (707) 443-4583 |
| Humboldt Plaza | 2575 Alliance Rd, Arcata 95521 | HUD-Assisted Property | 135 assisted | (707) 822-4104 |
| Mountain View Village Apartments | 2130 Smith Ln Apt 24, Fortuna 95540 | HUD-Assisted Property | 47 assisted | (707) 725-5923 |
| Newburg Retirement Center | 2401 Newburg Ct, Fortuna 95540 | HUD-Assisted Property | 30 assisted | (707) 725-5923 |
| River Community Homes | 1061 Hallen Dr, Arcata 95521 | HUD-Assisted Property | 40 assisted | (707) 822-7816 |
| Silvercrest Eureka | 2141 Tydd St, Eureka 95501 | HUD-Assisted Property | 150 assisted | (707) 445-3141 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUREKA CITY | 131 W Del Norte St Apt 1, Eureka 95501 | Public Housing Development | 195 total | (707) 443-4583 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCATA BAY CROSSING | 280 E STREET, ARCATA 95521 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 31 assisted | — |
| ASTER PLACE | 2405 ASTER PL, EUREKA 95501 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 39 assisted | — |
| BAYVIEW COURTYARD APTS | 550 UNION ST, ARCATA 95521 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 29 assisted | — |
| CHURCH HILL TOWNHOMES | 2601 SCHOOL ST, FORTUNA 95540 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 34 assisted | — |
| COURTYARDS AT ARCATA | 3101 BOYD RD, ARCATA 95521 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 63 assisted | — |
| COURTYARDS AT ARCATA II | 3110 BOYD RD, ARCATA 95521 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 36 assisted | — |
| CREAMERY ROW TOWNHOMES | 1485 CREAMERY ALLEY, ARCATA 95521 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 17 assisted | — |
| EUREKA FAMILY HOUSING | 615 W HAWTHORNE ST, EUREKA 95501 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 50 assisted | — |
| EUREKA HOMELESS AND VETERANS HOUSING PROJECT | 108 4TH STREET, EUREKA 95501 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 50 assisted | — |
| EUREKA SENIOR HOUSING | 735 W EVERDING ST, EUREKA 95503 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 22 assisted | — |
| FORTUNA FAMILY APTS | 2040 STOCKTON CT, FORTUNA 95540 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 24 assisted | — |
| MISTY VILLAGE APTS | 2313 MCKINLEYVILLE AVE, MCKINLEYVILLE 95519 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 23 assisted | — |
| MURRAY APTS | 1423 REASOR RD, MCKINLEYVILLE 95519 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 49 assisted | — |
| PLAZA POINT | 971 EIGHTH ST, ARCATA 95521 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 28 assisted | — |
| REDWOOD COURT APTS | 2040 JENNY LN, FORTUNA 95540 | LIHTC Affordable Property | — | — |
| REDWOOD CREEK APTS | 1740 SUTTER RD, MCKINLEYVILLE 95519 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 48 assisted | — |
| RIO DELL APARTMENTS | 753 RIGBY AVENUE, RIO DELL 95562 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 48 assisted | — |
| RIO DELL TERRACE APTS | 325 CTR ST, RIO DELL 95562 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 24 assisted | — |
| RIVER BLUFF COTTAGES | 355 CENTER STREET, RIO DELL 95562 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 25 assisted | — |
| ROHNER VILLAGE APTS | 2065 DAVID WAY, FORTUNA 95540 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 35 total | — |
| SAMOA COAST TOWNHOMES | 26 SAMOA COAST LANE, SAMOA 95564 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 79 assisted | — |
| SUMMERCREEK PLACE | 1636 MYRTLE AVE, EUREKA 95501 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 31 assisted | — |
| TRINITY RIVER ELDER'S VILLAGE | 20 CAMPBELL FIELD LANE, HOOPA 95546 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 11 assisted | — |
| YARROW VILLAGE | 2080 STOCKTON COURT, FORTUNA 95540 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 25 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.