This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in Imperial 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 Imperial County is administered by Imperial Valley Housing Authority, (760) 351-7000. 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 CA143. It reports 1,855 Housing Choice Voucher units and 511 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for Imperial County
HUD sets income limits by area rather than by city. This county sits in the El Centro, CA MSA income-limit area, where the FY2026 area median family income is $75,500.
| 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 El Centro, 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 | $939 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $1,038 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,362 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,845 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,285 / month |
Assisted and affordable properties recorded in Imperial County
HUD records 69 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boatwright Homes | 590 W Holt Ave, El Centro 92243 | HUD-Assisted Property | 19 assisted | (760) 353-7344 |
| BRAWLEY SENIOR PLAZA | 430 K St, Brawley 92227 | HUD-Assisted Property | 20 assisted | (760) 351-7000 |
| CALEXICO GARDENS | 1620 Rockwood Ave, Calexico 92231 | HUD-Assisted Property | 29 assisted | (760) 357-3013 |
| CASA DEL RETIRO | 357 Blair Ave, Calexico 92231 | HUD-Assisted Property | 46 assisted | (760) 890-0606 |
| CASA IMPERIAL APARTMENTS | 1051 Adler Ave, Calexico 92231 | HUD-Assisted Property | 47 assisted | (760) 357-0680 |
| CEDAR HOMES | 650 Adams Ave, El Centro 92243 | HUD-Assisted Property | 19 assisted | (760) 353-7354 |
| Encino Village | 1165 B St, Brawley 92227 | HUD-Assisted Property | 32 assisted | (760) 344-6204 |
| EUCLID VILLAS | 1735S W Euclid Ave, El Centro 92243 | HUD-Assisted Property | 42 assisted | (760) 353-8430 |
| Imperial Senior | 307 N Imperial Ave Apt 321, Imperial 92251 | HUD-Assisted Property | 54 assisted | (949) 340-0437 |
| The Springs Apartments | 402 S Eastern Ave, Brawley 92227 | HUD-Assisted Property | 64 assisted | (760) 344-3956 |
| Valley Apartments #1 | 970 N Waterman Ct, El Centro 92243 | HUD-Assisted Property | 30 assisted | (760) 352-7364 |
| Valley Apartments #2 | 950 N Waterman Ct, El Centro 92243 | HUD-Assisted Property | 32 assisted | (760) 322-7364 |
| Valley Apartments #3 | 975 N Waterman Ct, El Centro 92243 | HUD-Assisted Property | 24 assisted | (760) 351-7000 |
| VALLEY APARTMENTS #4 | 955 N Waterman Ct, El Centro 92243 | HUD-Assisted Property | 18 assisted | (760) 352-7364 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASA DEL SOL HOMES | 1009 Harold Ave, Calexico 92231 | Public Housing Development | 95 total | (760) 357-3013 |
| EASTERN AVE. & PALM AVE. HOMES | 1273 D St, Brawley 92227 | Public Housing Development | 133 total | (760) 351-7000 |
| EASTERN AVE. & PALM AVE. HOMES | Westmorland 92281 | Public Housing Development | 144 total | (760) 351-7000 |
| ESCALANTE PLAZA | 1840 Rockwood Ave Apt 9, Calexico 92231 | Public Housing Development | 157 total | (760) 357-3013 |
| Fairfield Homes | 443 Park Ave Apt 7, El Centro 92243 | Public Housing Development | 117 total | (760) 351-7000 |
| Orangewood Homes | 511 W Commercial Ave Apt 3, El Centro 92243 | Public Housing Development | 117 total | (760) 351-7000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALEJANDRO RIVERA SENIOR CITIZENS APTS I | 2151 ROCKWOOD AVE, CALEXICO 92231 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 51 assisted | — |
| ALEJANDRO RIVERA SENIOR CITIZENS APTS II | 2151 ROCKWOOD AVE, CALEXICO 92231 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 82 assisted | — |
| BRAWLEY ADAMS I | 1580 C STREET, BRAWLEY 92227 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 59 assisted | — |
| BRAWLEY ELKS SENIOR | 995 WILLARD AVE, BRAWLEY 92227 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 80 assisted | — |
| BRAWLEY FAMILY APTS | 1690 C ST, BRAWLEY 92227 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 79 assisted | — |
| BRAWLEY GARDENS | 221 BEST RD, BRAWLEY 92227 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 80 assisted | — |
| BRAWLEY PIONEERS APTS | 235 N BEST AVE, BRAWLEY 92227 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 75 assisted | — |
| CALEXICO ANDRADE APTS | 1080 MEADOW DR, CALEXICO 92231 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 51 assisted | — |
| CALEXICO FAMILY APTS | 2301 MEADOWS AVE, CALEXICO 92231 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 79 assisted | — |
| CALEXICO SENIOR APTS | 1630 ROCKWOOD AVE, CALEXICO 92231 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 38 assisted | — |
| CALEXICO VILLAGE / HEBER II VILLAGE | 1140 HEBER AVE, HEBER 92249 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 24 assisted | — |
| CASA DEL SOL FAMILY APTS | 650 S INTERNATIONAL BLVD, CALIPATRIA | LIHTC Affordable Property | 79 assisted | — |
| CASA IMPERIAL | 1051 ADLER AVENUE, CALEXICO 92231 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 47 assisted | — |
| CITRUS POINTE APTS II | 694 N THIRD ST, BRAWLEY 92227 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 50 assisted | — |
| COUNTRYSIDE APTS | 1751 ADAMS AVE, EL CENTRO 92243 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 72 assisted | — |
| DE ANZA APTS II | 444 ROCKWOOD AVE, CALEXICO 92231 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 53 assisted | — |
| DE ANZA HOTEL | 233 E FOURTH ST, CALEXICO 92231 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 94 assisted | — |
| EL CENTRO FAMILY HOUSING | 602 ADAMS AVE, EL CENTRO 92243 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 8 assisted | — |
| EL CENTRO SENIOR VILLAS | 515 PARK AVE, EL CENTRO 92243 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 80 assisted | — |
| EL CENTRO SENIOR VILLAS PHASE II | 579 PARK AVE, EL CENTRO 92243 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 20 assisted | — |
| HATFIELD HOMES | 1050 N IMPERIAL AVE, BRAWLEY 92227 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 48 assisted | — |
| HEBER FAMILY APTS | 1137 DOGWOOD RD, HEBER 92249 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 80 assisted | — |
| HOLTVILLE GARDENS APTS | 950 HOLT AVE, HOLTVILLE 92250 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 80 assisted | — |
| IMPERIAL GARDENS APTS | 2375 MYRTLE RD, IMPERIAL 92251 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 80 assisted | — |
| IMPERIAL GARDENS FAMILY APTS | 1798 W EUCLID AVE, EL CENTRO 92243 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 76 assisted | — |
| IMPERIAL VI | 1630, 1639 ROCKWOOD AVENUE; 1713 EL CENTRO STREET; 1225 E 7TH STREET; 672, 694 NORTH 3RD STREET, CALEXICO; SEELEY; HOLTVIL 92231 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 250 assisted | — |
| LAS BRISAS | 2001 N EIGHTH ST, EL CENTRO 92243 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 71 assisted | — |
| LAS PALMERAS | 470 WALL ROAD, IMPERIAL 92251 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 55 assisted | — |
| LAS PRADERAS (A/K/A CALEXICO RAMIN) | 1000 MEADOWS DRIVE, CALEXICO 92231 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 59 assisted | — |
| MALAN STREET APARTMENTS | 180 MALAN STREET, BRAWLEY 92227 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 40 assisted | — |
| MALAN STREET APARTMENTS II | 180 MALAN STREET, BRAWLEY 92227 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 40 assisted | — |
| MANZANILLA TERRACE | 1586 I ST, BRAWLEY 92227 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 68 assisted | — |
| NILAND APTS | 17 W FOURTH ST, NILAND | LIHTC Affordable Property | 37 assisted | — |
| ORCHARD VIEW APTS | 950 E FIFTH ST, HOLTVILLE 92250 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 80 assisted | — |
| PLAZA SENIOR APTS | 1755 W MAIN ST, EL CENTRO 92243 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 171 assisted | — |
| SALTON VILLAGE APTS II | 1524 C ST, BRAWLEY 92227 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 30 assisted | — |
| SIERRA VISTA APTS | 1703 EL CENTRO ST, SEELEY | LIHTC Affordable Property | 47 assisted | — |
| SONTERRA APTS | 250 S EASTERN AVE, BRAWLEY 92227 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 53 assisted | — |
| SPRING & ENCINO VILLAGE APTS | 402 S EASTERN AVE, BRAWLEY 92227 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 95 assisted | — |
| TRES PALMAS VILLAGE | 1631 MALAN ST, BRAWLEY 92227 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 55 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.