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Section 8 & Affordable Housing in Kern County, California
This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in Kern 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. Data last updated October 4, 2026.
- Housing authority
- Housing Authority of the County of Kern
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $1,656
- Income limit (50%), family of 4
- $48,550
- HUD-recorded properties
- 161
Who administers housing assistance here
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in Kern County is administered by Housing Authority of the County of Kern, (661) 631-8500. 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 CA008. It reports 4,524 Housing Choice Voucher units and 229 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for Kern County
Kern County is in HUD’s Bakersfield-Delano, CA MSA income-limit area (FY2026 median family income $81,900).
| Household size | Very low income (50%) |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $34,000 |
| 2 people | $38,850 |
| 3 people | $43,700 |
| 4 people | $48,550 |
| 5 people | $52,450 |
| 6 people | $56,350 |
| 7 people | $60,250 |
| 8 people | $64,100 |
| 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 |
Voucher eligibility generally starts at the very low income (50%) limit (how income limits work).
FY2027 Fair Market Rents
HUD Fair Market Rents for the Bakersfield-Delano, CA MSA area (how Fair Market Rents work).
| Unit size | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent | $1,265 | $1,273 | $1,656 | $2,293 | $2,768 |
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $1,265 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $1,273 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,656 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,293 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,768 / month |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027. 91 FR 56156 (published 2026-09-01). Effective 2026-10-01 except areas where HUD received a valid reevaluation request. HUD area code METRO12540M12540. Imported 4 October 2026.
Assisted and affordable properties recorded in Kern County
HUD records 92 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Terrace Apts | 1012 Water St, Bakersfield 93305 | HUD-Assisted Property | 22 assisted | (661) 871-0582 |
| Bakersfield Seniors | 1655 E California Ave, Bakersfield 93307 | HUD-Assisted Property | 48 assisted | (661) 633-1300 |
| DELANO GARDENS | 302 Garces Hwy, Delano 93215 | HUD-Assisted Property | 76 assisted | (661) 725-1558 |
| Desert Willow | 1337 N El Prado Dr, Ridgecrest 93555 | HUD-Assisted Property | 14 assisted | (760) 446-1166 |
| JOSHUA TREE APARTMENTS | 4948 Buckley Way, Bakersfield 93309 | HUD-Assisted Property | 19 assisted | — |
| Lowell Place | 500 R St, Bakersfield 93304 | HUD-Assisted Property | 79 assisted | (661) 863-6850 |
| MAGNOLIA TREE APTS | 815 Decatur St, Bakersfield 93308 | HUD-Assisted Property | 24 assisted | — |
| Mojave Villa Apartments | 1592 Barstow Rd, Mojave 93501 | HUD-Assisted Property | 52 assisted | (661) 824-4385 |
| North Park Apartments | 601 Douglas St, Bakersfield 93308 | HUD-Assisted Property | 20 assisted | — |
| Olson Rotary Village | 1635 Randolph St, Delano 93215 | HUD-Assisted Property | 42 assisted | — |
| Panorama Park Apts | 401 W Columbus St, Bakersfield 93301 | HUD-Assisted Property | 66 assisted | (661) 325-4047 |
| Peach Tree Apts | 8800 Far Hills Ave, Lamont 93241 | HUD-Assisted Property | 34 assisted | (661) 845-0950 |
| PIONEER VILLAGE ESTATES | 600 Fairfax Rd, Bakersfield 93306 | HUD-Assisted Property | 85 assisted | (661) 366-0170 |
| PLUM TREE APTS | 10113 Stobaugh St, Lamont 93241 | HUD-Assisted Property | 20 assisted | (661) 845-0950 |
| Ridge I Apts | 405 Cisco St, Ridgecrest 93555 | HUD-Assisted Property | 7 assisted | (760) 375-3421 |
| Ridge II Apts | 425 N Gold Canyon St, Ridgecrest 93555 | HUD-Assisted Property | 11 assisted | — |
| SOUTH REAL GARDENS APTS | 2701 S Real Rd, Bakersfield 93309 | HUD-Assisted Property | 20 assisted | (661) 831-5745 |
| ST JOHN MANOR | 900 4th St, Bakersfield 93304 | HUD-Assisted Property | 79 assisted | (661) 325-3551 |
| Summerfield Place Apartments | 6300 Summerfield Dr, Bakersfield 93313 | HUD-Assisted Property | 18 assisted | (661) 834-5851 |
| Sundance Apts. | 6000 White Ln, Bakersfield 93309 | HUD-Assisted Property | 60 assisted | (661) 831-3182 |
| Sunnylane Village | 2601 Sunny Ln, Bakersfield 93305 | HUD-Assisted Property | 40 assisted | (661) 872-9567 |
| THE VILLAGE CONGREGATIONAL COMMUNITY | 112 Richard St, Arvin 93203 | HUD-Assisted Property | 59 assisted | — |
| VALLEY VIEW APARTMENTS | 2108 Jasmine St, Delano 93215 | HUD-Assisted Property | 89 assisted | (661) 725-1673 |
| VILLA DEL COMANCHE | 1501 Bear Mountain Blvd, Arvin 93203 | HUD-Assisted Property | 57 assisted | (530) 745-6255 |
| WASCO ARMS | 2617 Poso Dr, Wasco 93280 | HUD-Assisted Property | 78 assisted | (661) 758-4289 |
| WASCO PARK | 2517 Parkside St, Wasco 93280 | HUD-Assisted Property | 23 assisted | (661) 758-8222 |
| WOODLANE APTS | 2018 Pacific St, Bakersfield 93305 | HUD-Assisted Property | 40 assisted | (661) 325-2131 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Street Village | 1015 Baker St, Bakersfield 93305 | Public Housing Development | 36 total | (661) 631-8500 |
| Greenfield Homes | 411 Boomerang Dr, Bakersfield 93307 | Public Housing Development | 4 total | (661) 631-8500 |
| LITTLE VILLAGE | 700 Smith St # A, Bakersfield 93307 | Public Housing Development | 94 total | (661) 631-8500 |
| LITTLE VILLAGE (6B) | 1309 Smith St # A, Bakersfield 93307 | Public Housing Development | 60 total | (661) 631-8500 |
| TERRA VISTA | 312 Terra Vista Ln, Shafter 93263 | Public Housing Development | 35 total | (661) 631-8500 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2901 CENTER ST LP EDISON VILLAGE | 2903 PIONEER DR, BAKERSFIELD 93306 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 80 assisted | — |
| ALDEA PARK APTS | 14681 LOST HILLS RD, LOST HILLS | LIHTC Affordable Property | 40 assisted | — |
| ALMOND COURT | 801 ALMOND CT, WASCO 93280 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 35 assisted | — |
| ALMOND VILLAGE | 14869 LAMBERSON AVENUE, LOST HILLS 93249 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 80 assisted | — |
| ARVIN SQUARE APTS | 1410 HOOD ST, ARVIN 93203 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 50 assisted | — |
| AUBURN HEIGHTS APARTMENTS | 7000 AUBURN STREET, BAKERSFIELD 93306 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 158 assisted | — |
| BAKERSFIELD FAMILY APTS I | 710 BRUNDAGE LN, BAKERSFIELD 93304 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 77 assisted | — |
| BAKERSFIELD FAMILY APTS II | 1629 LOTUS LN, BAKERSFIELD 93307 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 79 assisted | — |
| BAKERSFIELD PARK MEADOW LTD | 840 PARK MEADOWS AVE, BAKERSFIELD 93308 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 138 assisted | — |
| BAKERSFIELD SENIORS | 1655 E CALIFORNIA AVE, BAKERSFIELD 93307 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 48 assisted | — |
| BECKES STREET APTS | 2650 SPRUCE AVE, WASCO 93280 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 57 assisted | — |
| BELMONT MEADOWS APTS | 150 BELMONT ST, DELANO 93215 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 69 assisted | — |
| CALIENTE CREEK | 909 MEYER ST, ARVIN 93203 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 45 assisted | — |
| CALIFORNIA AVENUE SENIOR HOUSING | 1125 CALIFORNIA AVE, BAKERSFIELD 93304 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 178 assisted | — |
| CALIFORNIA TERRACE | 21501 LAKE SHORE DR, CALIFORNIA CITY 93505 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 31 assisted | — |
| CAMELLIA PLACE (BAKERSFIELD) | 1855 CHEATHAM AVE, BAKERSFIELD | LIHTC Affordable Property | 44 assisted | — |
| CAMELLIA PLACE II | 1329 CHATTAHOOCHEE LANE, BAKERSFIELD 93307 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 15 assisted | — |
| CANYON HILLS SENIOR HOUSING | 6701 AUBURN ST, BAKERSFIELD 93306 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 72 assisted | — |
| CASA DE LA PALOMA (ARVIN) | 1301 HAVEN DR, ARVIN 93203 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 42 assisted | — |
| CASA HERNANDEZ APTS | 200 S ALBANY ST, DELANO | LIHTC Affordable Property | 79 assisted | — |
| CASA LOMA FAMILY APTS | 1525 LOTUS LN, BAKERSFIELD 93307 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 112 assisted | — |
| CASAS DEL VALLE | 312 AUSTIN ST, DELANO | LIHTC Affordable Property | 35 assisted | — |
| CENTRAL AVENUE SENIOR APTS | 300 CENTRAL AVE, WASCO 93280 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 41 assisted | — |
| COTTONWOOD COURT APTS | 1741 CHEATHAM AVE, BAKERSFIELD 93307 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 85 assisted | — |
| COTTONWOOD GARDENS | 1750 CHEATHAM AVE, BAKERSFIELD 93307 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 90 assisted | — |
| COTTONWOOD TERRACE | 1119 COTTONWOOD RD, BAKERSFIELD 93307 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 20 assisted | — |
| COTTONWOOD VILLAGE | 1331 COTTONWOOD RD, BAKERSFIELD 93307 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 85 assisted | — |
| COVENTRY PLACE APTS (BAKERSFIELD) | 3101 COVENTRY DR, BAKERSFIELD 93304 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 87 assisted | — |
| DAYBREAK APTS | 799 FIFTH ST, MC FARLAND 93250 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 60 assisted | — |
| DELANO GARDENS | 302 GARCES HIGHWAY, DELANO 93215 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 75 assisted | — |
| DESCANSO PLACE | 850 DESCANSO ST, BAKERSFIELD 93306 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 53 assisted | — |
| DESCANSO PLACE II | 716 DESCANSO ST, BAKERSFIELD 93306 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 16 assisted | — |
| DESCANSO PLACE III | 625 REMBRANDT STREET, BAKERSFIELD 93306 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 33 assisted | — |
| DESCANSO PLACE IV | 823 REMBRANDT ST, BAKERSFIELD 93306 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 15 assisted | — |
| DESERT OAK APTS | 2870 OAK CREEK RD, MOJAVE 93501 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 41 assisted | — |
| DI GIORGIO FAMILY APTS | 7000 DI GIORGIO RD, LAMONT 93241 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 79 assisted | — |
| EL MIRAGE APTS | 1900 POPLAR AVE, WASCO 93280 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 34 assisted | — |
| EMERALD GLEN APTS | 1201 40TH ST, BAKERSFIELD 93301 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 239 assisted | — |
| EUCALYPTUS VILLAGE I | 640 MEADOWS ST, BAKERSFIELD 93306 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 63 assisted | — |
| EUCALYPTUS VILLAGE II | 508 DUBLIN MANOR CT, BAKERSFIELD 93306 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 58 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.
Where this information comes from
- HUD Public Housing Authorities · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 18 August 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research · source updated not published by the provider · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research (HUD User) · source updated 1 September 2026 · retrieved 4 October 2026
- HUD Multifamily Properties – Assisted · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 21 July 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Public Housing Developments · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 21 July 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 14 May 2025 · retrieved 22 September 2026
Sources: HUD Public Housing Authorities (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (retrieved 4 October 2026); HUD Multifamily Properties – Assisted (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Public Housing Developments (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties (retrieved 22 September 2026).
These federal datasets do not show vacancies, waiting-list status or whether a landlord accepts vouchers (about our data).