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Section 8 & Affordable Housing in Kings County, California
This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in Kings 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
- Kings County Housing Authority
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $1,512
- Income limit (50%), family of 4
- $48,550
- HUD-recorded properties
- 39
Who administers housing assistance here
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in Kings County is administered by Kings County Housing Authority, (559) 582-2806. 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 CA053. It reports 727 Housing Choice Voucher units and 268 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for Kings County
Kings County is in HUD’s Hanford-Corcoran, CA MSA income-limit area (FY2026 median family income $84,900).
| 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 Hanford-Corcoran, CA MSA area (how Fair Market Rents work).
| Unit size | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent | $1,175 | $1,183 | $1,512 | $2,094 | $2,467 |
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $1,175 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $1,183 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,512 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,094 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,467 / 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 METRO25260M25260. Imported 4 October 2026.
Assisted and affordable properties recorded in Kings County
HUD records 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amberwood II | 10960 Oakview Dr, Hanford 93230 | HUD-Assisted Property | 39 assisted | (530) 673-3916 |
| Carolyn Apartments | 920 6 1/2 Ave, Corcoran 93212 | HUD-Assisted Property | 38 assisted | (559) 992-3117 |
| Kings Garden Apts | 1236 Fernot Way, Hanford 93230 | HUD-Assisted Property | 97 assisted | (559) 584-4498 |
| Kings View Hanford Apts | 1030 N Green St Apt G, Hanford 93230 | HUD-Assisted Property | 10 assisted | (209) 358-7212 |
| Whitley Gardens | 2400 Whitley Ave, Corcoran 93212 | HUD-Assisted Property | 64 assisted | (559) 992-2808 |
| Whitley Gardens II | 2400 Whitley Ave, Corcoran 93212 | HUD-Assisted Property | 24 assisted | (559) 992-2808 |
| Wien Manor | 505 S Corcoran Ave Apt 12, Avenal 93204 | HUD-Assisted Property | 38 assisted | (559) 386-0148 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUNNYSIDE VILLAGE KINGS COUNTY | 608 S Douty St, Hanford 93230 | Public Housing Development | 168 total | (559) 582-2806 |
| VALLEY VIEW VILLAGE KINGS COUNTY | 2512 Patterson Ave, Corcoran 93212 | Public Housing Development | 100 total | (559) 582-2806 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALDERWOOD | 990 FOX ST, LEMOORE 93245 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 78 assisted | — |
| AMBERWOOD APARTMENTS I + II | 11280 OAKVIEW DRIVE, HANFORD 93230 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 86 assisted | — |
| ARMONA VILLAGE APARTMENTS | 13845 LYN STREET, ARMONA 93202 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 32 assisted | — |
| ARROYO DEL CAMINO | 801 S. CORCORAN AVENUE, AVENAL 93204 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 40 assisted | — |
| ARROYO DEL CAMINO II | 801 S. CORCORAN AVENUE, AVENAL 93204 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 36 assisted | — |
| AVALON FAMILY APTS | 2502 HANNA AVE, CORCORAN 93212 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 55 assisted | — |
| CAROLYN APTS & CORCORAN APTS | 1307 BAINUM AVE, CORCORAN 93212 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 75 assisted | — |
| CASA DEL SOL APTS | 12184 HANFORD ARMONA RD, HANFORD 93230 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 79 assisted | — |
| CEDARBROOK | 1850 RODGERS RD, HANFORD 93230 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 70 assisted | — |
| CINNAMON VILLAS SENIOR | 335 W CINNAMON DR, LEMOORE 93245 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 78 assisted | — |
| COUNTRY CLUB APTS – LEMOORE | 1055 BLAKE ST, LEMOORE 93245 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 108 assisted | — |
| EL PALMAR APTS | 1112 E WHITNEY ST, AVENAL 93204 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 80 assisted | — |
| HANFORD SENIOR VILLAS | 116 CAMPUS DR, HANFORD 93230 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 47 assisted | — |
| HEARTHSTONE VILLAGE | 1217 S SEVENTH AVE, AVENAL 93204 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 80 assisted | — |
| HERITAGE PARK AT HANFORD | 439 CENTENNIAL DR, HANFORD 93230 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 80 assisted | — |
| KINGS GARDEN APTS | 1236 FERNOT WAY, HANFORD 93230 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 97 assisted | — |
| KINGS MANOR | 1420 N AVE, CORCORAN 93212 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 80 assisted | — |
| LEMOORE WESTBERRY LTD | 1195 E HANFORD ARMONA RD, LEMOORE 93245 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 99 assisted | — |
| LINCOLN PLAZA | 804 S HARRIS ST, HANFORD 93230 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 39 assisted | — |
| MONTCLAIR APARTMENTS | 150 SOUTH 19TH AVENUE, LEMOORE 93245 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 79 assisted | — |
| MONTCLAIR APTS | 157 S 19TH AVE, LEMOORE | LIHTC Affordable Property | 79 assisted | — |
| MONTGOMERY CROSSING | 1150 TAMMY LN, LEMOORE 93245 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 56 assisted | — |
| PLEASANT VALLEY & WIEN MANOR APTS | 505 S CORCORAN AVE, AVENAL 93204 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 77 assisted | — |
| SALTAIR PLACE | 2600 OLYMPIC AVE, CORCORAN 93212 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 40 assisted | — |
| SIERRA VISTA APT HOMES | 1830 DAIRY AVE, CORCORAN 93212 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 68 assisted | — |
| TIERRA VISTA APTS | 731 S 11TH AVE, HANFORD 93230 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 48 assisted | — |
| VALLEY GARDENS APTS | 13839 LYN ST, ARMONA 93202 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 19 assisted | — |
| VILLA ESPERANZA | 500 E ALPINE ST, AVENAL 93204 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 80 assisted | — |
| VILLA SAN JOAQUIN | 1165 W D ST, LEMOORE 93245 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 35 assisted | — |
| WHITLEY GARDENS PHASES I & II | 2400 WHITLEY AVE, CORCORAN 93212 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 87 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).