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Section 8 & Affordable Housing in Stanislaus County, California
This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in Stanislaus 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
- Stanislaus Regional Housing Authority
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $1,803
- Income limit (50%), family of 4
- $51,250
- HUD-recorded properties
- 54
Who administers housing assistance here
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in Stanislaus County is administered by Stanislaus Regional Housing Authority, (209) 557-2002. 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 CA026. It reports 5,094 Housing Choice Voucher units and 647 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for Stanislaus County
Stanislaus County is in HUD’s Modesto, CA MSA income-limit area (FY2026 median family income $94,600).
| Household size | Very low income (50%) |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $35,900 |
| 2 people | $41,000 |
| 3 people | $46,150 |
| 4 people | $51,250 |
| 5 people | $55,350 |
| 6 people | $59,450 |
| 7 people | $63,550 |
| 8 people | $67,650 |
| Household size | Extremely low income (30%) | Very low income (50%) | Low income (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,550 | $35,900 | $57,400 |
| 2 people | $24,600 | $41,000 | $65,600 |
| 3 people | $27,700 | $46,150 | $73,800 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $51,250 | $82,000 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $55,350 | $88,600 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $59,450 | $95,150 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $63,550 | $101,700 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $67,650 | $108,250 |
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 Modesto, CA MSA area (how Fair Market Rents work).
| Unit size | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent | $1,276 | $1,378 | $1,803 | $2,410 | $2,827 |
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $1,276 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $1,378 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,803 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,410 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,827 / 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 METRO33700M33700. Imported 4 October 2026.
Assisted and affordable properties recorded in Stanislaus County
HUD records 54 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALMOND TERRACE | 2004 Evans Rd, Ceres 95307 | HUD-Assisted Property | 46 assisted | (209) 537-5959 |
| Cameron Villa Apts | 160 Mark Randy Pl, Modesto 95350 | HUD-Assisted Property | 68 assisted | (209) 577-1528 |
| CASA GRANDE VILLAGE | 3100 E Whitmore Ave, Ceres 95307 | HUD-Assisted Property | 100 assisted | (209) 537-4527 |
| Ceres Christian Terrace | 1859 Richard Way, Ceres 95307 | HUD-Assisted Property | 67 assisted | (209) 537-5712 |
| Colonial Farms | 3120 Pelandale Ave, Modesto 95356 | HUD-Assisted Property | 100 assisted | (209) 545-3925 |
| DeNair Manor Apts | 550 Wayside Dr, Turlock 95380 | HUD-Assisted Property | 70 assisted | (209) 632-8545 |
| EL CASA VERDE | 1513 Robertson Rd, Modesto 95351 | HUD-Assisted Property | 142 assisted | (209) 526-4627 |
| MARPLE MANOR | 530 Coffee Rd, Modesto 95355 | HUD-Assisted Property | 145 assisted | (209) 521-8233 |
| Parkview Christian Estates | 3112 Napier Dr, Modesto 95350 | HUD-Assisted Property | 60 assisted | (209) 521-0860 |
| Ralston Tower | 900 17th St, Modesto 95354 | HUD-Assisted Property | 145 assisted | (209) 521-8900 |
| Turlock Silvercrest | 893 Lander Ave, Turlock 95380 | HUD-Assisted Property | 79 assisted | (209) 669-8863 |
| VALLEY MANOR APARTMENTS | 719 Driskell Ave, Newman 95360 | HUD-Assisted Property | 48 assisted | (209) 862-3499 |
| Vinewood Apartments | 2600 Standiford Ave, Modesto 95350 | HUD-Assisted Property | 75 assisted | (209) 523-4152 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUGHSON SCATTERED SITES | 2220 5th St Apt 1, Hughson 95326 | Public Housing Development | 149 total | (209) 557-2002 |
| MODESTO AREA | 1711 Robertson Rd, Modesto 95351 | Public Housing Development | 180 total | (209) 557-2002 |
| MODESTO SCATTERED SITES | 150 Kingston Ln Apt 1, Modesto 95354 | Public Housing Development | 111 total | (209) 557-2002 |
| MODESTO SCATTERED SITES | 1040 Bystrum Rd Apt 10, Modesto 95351 | Public Housing Development | 141 total | (209) 557-2002 |
| SCHEELA APTS-RIVERBANK | 3209C Stanislaus St, Riverbank 95367 | Public Housing Development | 90 total | (209) 869-4501 |
| WESTLEY AREA | 524 Merced St, Newman 95360 | Public Housing Development | 66 total | (209) 557-2002 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALMOND TERRACE | 2004 EVANS RD, CERES 95307 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 45 assisted | — |
| ARCHWAY COMMONS | 1093 CARVER RD, MODESTO 95350 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 75 assisted | — |
| ASHWOOD VILLAGE APTS | 2800 W RUMBLE RD, MODESTO 95350 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 119 assisted | — |
| AVENA BELLA APTS | 500 W LINWOOD AVE, TURLOCK 95380 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 79 assisted | — |
| CASA GRANDE APARTMENTS | 3100 E. WHITMORE AVENUE, CERES 95307 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 99 assisted | — |
| CHERRY TREE VILLAGE | 139 W MINNESOTA AVE, TURLOCK 95382 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 82 assisted | — |
| CRANE TERRACE APTS | 1318 E CANAL DR, TURLOCK 95380 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 43 assisted | — |
| GARDEN APTS | 40 N LEE AVE, OAKDALE 95361 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 41 assisted | — |
| GATEWAY VILLAGE (MODESTO) | 800 PARADISE RD, MODESTO 95351 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 48 total | — |
| HERITAGE OAK SENIOR APTS | 730 OLD STOCKTON RD, OAKDALE 95361 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 49 assisted | — |
| LAKE PARK APTS | 381 W HAWKEYE AVE, TURLOCK 95380 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 103 assisted | — |
| LIVE OAK APTS | 1900 OAKDALE RD, MODESTO 95355 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 69 assisted | — |
| NEWMAN FAMILY APTS | 751 DRISKELL AVE, NEWMAN 95360 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 67 assisted | — |
| OAK LEAF MEADOWS | 636 PEDERSEN ROAD, OAKDALE 95361 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 55 assisted | — |
| OAKDALE APARTMENTS | 30 N. LEE AVENUE, OAKDALE 95361 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 41 assisted | — |
| OAKDALE SENIOR CENTER | 470 E A ST, OAKDALE 95361 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 80 assisted | — |
| OAKRIDGE APTS | 10 WILLOWOOD DR, OAKDALE 95361 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 40 assisted | — |
| PARKWOOD APTS | 3800 CROWELL RD, TURLOCK 95382 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 178 assisted | — |
| PATTERSON PLACE APARTMENTS | 670 NORTH 6TH STREET, PATTERSON 95363 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 39 assisted | — |
| RIVER CREST | 2809 DELLA DR, CERES 95307 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 35 assisted | — |
| RIVERBANK FAMILY APTS | 3952 PATTERSON RD, RIVERBANK 95367 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 64 assisted | — |
| RIVERBANK SENIOR APTS | 3101 ORANGE AVE, RIVERBANK 95367 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 19 assisted | — |
| RIVERVIEW GARDEN | 2701 TOPEKA ST, RIVERBANK 95367 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 41 total | — |
| RIVERVIEW GARDEN APARTMENTS | 2701 TOPEKA STREET, RIVERBANK 95367 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 41 assisted | — |
| ROLLING HILLS VILLAGE | 2110 PRINCE ST, NEWMAN 95360 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 51 assisted | — |
| SHERWOOD MANOR SENIOR APTS | 733 MAZE BLVD, MODESTO 95351 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 37 assisted | — |
| STANDIFORD GARDENS | 301 STANDIFORD AVE, MODESTO 95350 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 249 assisted | — |
| SUNRISE VISTA APTS | 401 F ST, WATERFORD 95386 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 57 assisted | — |
| TOWER PARK SENIOR HOUSING | 701 17TH STREET, MODESTO 95354 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 49 assisted | — |
| WATERFORD GARDENS | 12313 DORSEY ST, WATERFORD 95386 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 50 assisted | — |
| WESTERN HEIGHTS APTS | 128 S WESTERN AVE, WATERFORD 95386 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 40 assisted | — |
| WESTSIDE VILLAGE (NEWMAN) | 2030 PRINCE ST, NEWMAN 95360 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 39 assisted | — |
| WHITMORE OAKS APTS | 2617 BLAKER RD, CERES 95307 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 52 assisted | — |
| WILLOW POINT APTS | 6050 VENHAUS WAY, RIVERBANK 95367 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 24 assisted | — |
| WOODSTONE APTS | 4221 TULLY RD, MODESTO 95356 | 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.
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).