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Section 8 & Affordable Housing in Madera County, California
This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in Madera 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 City of Madera
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $1,460
- Income limit (50%), family of 4
- $48,550
- HUD-recorded properties
- 30
Who administers housing assistance here
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in Madera County is administered by Housing Authority of the City of Madera, (559) 674-5695. 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 CA069. It reports 804 Housing Choice Voucher units and 244 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for Madera County
Madera County is in HUD’s Madera County, CA HUD Metro FMR Area income-limit area (FY2026 median family income $82,200).
| 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 Madera County, CA HUD Metro FMR Area area (how Fair Market Rents work).
| Unit size | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent | $1,264 | $1,272 | $1,460 | $2,022 | $2,440 |
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $1,264 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $1,272 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,460 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,022 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,440 / 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 METRO23420M31460. Imported 4 October 2026.
Assisted and affordable properties recorded in Madera County
HUD records 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOLDEN ACRES | 900 Hospital Dr, Chowchilla 93610 | HUD-Assisted Property | 45 assisted | (559) 665-3340 |
| Yosemite Manor | 108 S P St, Madera 93637 | HUD-Assisted Property | 76 assisted | (559) 673-0001X200 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MADERA | 725 E 6th St, Madera 93638 | Public Housing Development | 128 total | (559) 674-5695 |
| MADERA | 813 Terrace Pl, Madera 93637 | Public Housing Development | 116 total | (559) 674-5695 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARBORPOINT APTS | 300 W CLARK ST, MADERA 93638 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 64 assisted | — |
| CHOWCHILLA GARDEN APTS | 300 MYER DR, CHOWCHILLA 93610 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 53 assisted | — |
| CHOWCHILLA TERRACE APTS | 201 WASHINGTON RD, CHOWCHILLA 93610 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 37 assisted | — |
| CLINTON AVENUE APTS | 815 CLINTON ST, MADERA 93638 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 10 assisted | — |
| COLUSA AVENUE APTS | 455 COLUSA AVE, CHOWCHILLA 93610 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 37 assisted | — |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 2236 TOZER ST, MADERA 93638 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 39 assisted | — |
| CREEKSIDE APTS | 1601 CREEKSIDE DR, MADERA 93638 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 80 assisted | — |
| CROSSINGS AT MADERA | 120 ADELL ST, MADERA 93638 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 63 assisted | — |
| LAKEWOOD TERRACE APTS | 1995 N LAKE ST, MADERA 93638 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 76 assisted | — |
| MADERA APTS | 1525 E CLEVELAND AVE, MADERA 93638 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 67 assisted | — |
| MADERA ARMS | 1725 E CLEVELAND AVE, MADERA 93638 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 123 assisted | — |
| MADERA FAMILY APTS | 100 STADIUM RD, MADERA | LIHTC Affordable Property | 39 assisted | — |
| MADERA VILLA APTS | 2160 N SCHNOOR ST, MADERA 93637 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 28 assisted | — |
| OAK TERRACE APTS II | 48176 LINDSAY LN, OAKHURST 93644 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 37 assisted | — |
| PARKSDALE VILLAGE | 13549 WOOD ST, MADERA 93638 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 47 assisted | — |
| PARKSDALE VILLAGE II | 13600 WOOD ST, MADERA 93638 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 47 assisted | — |
| SHASTA COURT | 96 SHASTA CT, CHOWCHILLA 93610 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 59 assisted | — |
| SHASTA VILLAS | 96 SHASTA CT, CHOWCHILLA 93610 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 71 assisted | — |
| SHERWOOD POINT APTS | 338 W SHERWOOD WAY, MADERA 93638 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 80 assisted | — |
| SUNRISE TERRACE | 601 SUNRISE AVE, MADERA 93638 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 52 assisted | — |
| THE VILLAGE AT CHOWCHILLA | 297 MYER DR, CHOWCHILLA 93610 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 80 assisted | — |
| THE VILLAGE AT MADERA | 501 MONTEREY STREET, MADERA 93637 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 74 assisted | — |
| VALLE DE LAS BRISAS | 101 E ADELL ST, MADERA 93638 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 80 assisted | — |
| VALLEY VISTA APTS | 1832 MERCED ST, MADERA 93638 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 60 assisted | — |
| WASHINGTON SQUARE APTS | 255 WASHINGTON RD, CHOWCHILLA 93610 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 56 assisted | — |
| YOSEMITE MANOR | 108 S P ST, MADERA 93637 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 76 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).