This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in Mendocino 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 Mendocino County is administered by Mendocino County, (707) 463-5462. 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 CA084. It reports 1,294 Housing Choice Voucher units and 0 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for Mendocino County
HUD sets income limits by area rather than by city. This county sits in the Mendocino County, CA income-limit area, where the FY2026 area median family income is $99,100.
| Household size | Extremely low income (30%) | Very low income (50%) | Low income (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,000 | $34,950 | $55,900 |
| 2 people | $24,000 | $39,950 | $63,900 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $44,950 | $71,900 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $49,900 | $79,850 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $53,900 | $86,250 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $57,900 | $92,650 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $61,900 | $99,050 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $65,900 | $105,450 |
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 Mendocino County, CA 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 | $1,269 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $1,306 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,713 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,382 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,789 / month |
Assisted and affordable properties recorded in Mendocino County
HUD records 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside Village | 751 Waugh Ln, Ukiah 95482 | HUD-Assisted Property | 44 assisted | (707) 463-0721 |
| Fort Bragg Development | 520 Cypress St, Fort Bragg 95437 | HUD-Assisted Property | 42 assisted | (707) 964-7715 |
| Gibson Court Apartments | 146 Gibson St, Ukiah 95482 | HUD-Assisted Property | 11 assisted | 707-463-1975 ex 8 |
| HOLDEN STREET APARTMENTS | 490 S Dora St, Ukiah 95482 | HUD-Assisted Property | 6 assisted | (707) 468-9672 |
| Holly Heights | 77 Holly St, Willits 95490 | HUD-Assisted Property | 26 assisted | (707) 459-2153 |
| Jack Simpson School View Apartments | 1051 N Bush St, Ukiah 95482 | HUD-Assisted Property | 30 assisted | (707) 463-0300 |
| Lenore Avenue | 251 S Lenore Ave, Willits 95490 | HUD-Assisted Property | 12 assisted | (707) 456-0552 |
| McCarty Manor | 741 Waugh Ln, Ukiah 95482 | HUD-Assisted Property | 40 assisted | (707) 468-0229 |
| North Pine Street Senior Housing | 1240 N Pine St, Ukiah 95482 | HUD-Assisted Property | 10 assisted | 707-463-1975, ext. 8 |
| ORCHARD MANOR APARTMENTS | 610 N Orchard Ave, Ukiah 95482 | HUD-Assisted Property | 42 assisted | (707) 468-5810 |
| ORCHARD VILLAGE APAR | 548 Ford St, Ukiah 95482 | HUD-Assisted Property | 48 assisted | (707) 468-5810 |
| River Garden Apartments | 421 South St, Fort Bragg 95437 | HUD-Assisted Property | 40 assisted | (707) 964-6811 |
| Ukiah Autumn Leaves | 425 E Gobbi St, Ukiah 95482 | HUD-Assisted Property | 81 assisted | (707) 462-5550 |
| Walnut Village | 1240 N Pine St, Ukiah 95482 | HUD-Assisted Property | 48 assisted | (707) 468-9672 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRUSH MEADOW APARTMENTS | 350 BRUSH STREET, UKIAH 95482 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 71 assisted | — |
| COTTAGES AT CYPRESS | 330 CYPRESS ST, FORT BRAGG 95437 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 24 assisted | — |
| COYOTE VALLEY HOMES I | 7601 N. STATE STREET, REDWOOD VALLEY 95470 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 49 assisted | — |
| DUANE HILL TERRACE | 600 N ORCHARD AVE, UKIAH 95482 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 32 assisted | — |
| DUNCAN PLACE APTS | 301 CYPRESS ST, FORT BRAGG 95437 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 43 assisted | — |
| HOLLY HEIGHTS I + II APARTMENTS | 77 HOLLY STREET, WILLITS 95490 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 41 assisted | — |
| MCCARTY MANOR APTS | 741 WAUGH LN, UKIAH 95482 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 40 assisted | — |
| MOURA SENIOR HOUSING | 400 S ST, FORT BRAGG 95437 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 38 assisted | — |
| OAK GLENN & OAKCREEK APTS | 300 CREEKSIDE DR, WILLITS 95490 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 67 assisted | — |
| OAK GLENN & OAKCREEK APTS (SITE A) | 1299 LOCUST ST, WILLITS 95490 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 69 total | — |
| ORCHARD MANOR APTS | 610 N ORCHARD AVE, UKIAH 95482 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 63 assisted | — |
| ORCHARD VILLAGE | 548 FORD ST, UKIAH 95482 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 47 assisted | — |
| POINT ARENA VILLAGE APTS | PO BOX 709, POINT ARENA 95468 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 26 assisted | — |
| RIVER GARDENS APTS | 421 S ST, FORT BRAGG 95437 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 47 assisted | — |
| SUMMERCREEK VILLAGE | 755 VILLAGE CIR, UKIAH 95482 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 63 assisted | — |
| UKIAH TERRACE APTS PHASE I | 1164 MULBERRY ST, UKIAH 95482 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 40 assisted | — |
| WILLOW TERRACE | 237 EAST GOBBI STREET, UKIAH 95482 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 37 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.