This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in Shasta 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 Shasta County is administered by County of Shasta Housing Authority, (530) 225-5160. 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 CA096. It reports 1,055 Housing Choice Voucher units and 0 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for Shasta County
HUD sets income limits by area rather than by city. This county sits in the Redding, CA MSA income-limit area, where the FY2026 area median family income is $97,100.
| 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 |
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 Redding, CA MSA 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 | $1,172 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $1,212 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,590 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,211 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,667 / month |
Assisted and affordable properties recorded in Shasta County
HUD records 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Della Williams Gardens | 3221 Bechelli Ln, Redding 96002 | HUD-Assisted Property | 20 assisted | (530) 224-9750 |
| HERITAGE PLAZA PHASE II | 1875 Benton Dr, Redding 96003 | HUD-Assisted Property | 59 assisted | (916) 241-7740 |
| Hotel Redding | 1748 Market St, Redding 96001 | HUD-Assisted Property | 18 assisted | (530) 241-2331 |
| Lorenz Senior Apartments | 1509 Yuba St, Redding 96001 | HUD-Assisted Property | 60 assisted | (530) 243-6451 |
| Mercy Oaks Village | 2355 McAuley Way, Redding 96003 | HUD-Assisted Property | 62 assisted | (530) 242-1797 |
| Mountain Vistas | 675 Peppertree Ln, Redding 96003 | HUD-Assisted Property | 56 assisted | (530) 244-7901 |
| Mountain Vistas II | 385 Hilltop Dr, Redding 96003 | HUD-Assisted Property | 39 assisted | (530) 241-9030 |
| Redding / RHF Housing, Inc. | 2142 Butte St, Redding 96001 | HUD-Assisted Property | 12 assisted | (530) 244-2320 |
| Redding Pilgrim | 910 Canby Rd, Redding 96003 | HUD-Assisted Property | 49 assisted | (530) 222-2210 |
| Saint Clare Court | 2475 Beverly Dr, Redding 96002 | HUD-Assisted Property | 14 assisted | (530) 223-5639 |
| Tree House Senior Apartments | 4500 Alder St, Redding 96003 | HUD-Assisted Property | 61 assisted | (530) 246-1086 |
| Whispering Oaks | 900 Canby Rd, Redding 96003 | HUD-Assisted Property | 9 assisted | (530) 226-8475 |
| Wilshire Place | 580 Wilshire Dr, Redding 96002 | HUD-Assisted Property | 16 assisted | (530) 222-0532 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANDERSON COURT | 1565 FAIR OAKS DR, ANDERSON 96007 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 36 assisted | — |
| BATTLE CREEK FAMILY APTS | 2425 SHADY LN, ANDERSON 96007 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 24 assisted | — |
| BATTLE CREEK SENIOR APTS | 2600 RED BUD LN, ANDERSON 96007 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 40 assisted | — |
| BLUE OAK COURT | 2300 STATE HWY 273, ANDERSON 96007 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 79 assisted | — |
| CEDARWOOD APTS | 24845 FT CROOK AVE, FALL RIVER MILLS 96028 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 37 assisted | — |
| EAST STREET SENIOR APTS | 1225 S ST, REDDING 96001 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 20 assisted | — |
| HEATHER RIDGE APTS | 830 ST MARKS ST, REDDING 96003 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 56 assisted | — |
| HERITAGE PLAZA APTS | 1895 BENTON DR, REDDING 96003 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 156 assisted | — |
| HOTEL REDDING | 1748 MARKET ST, REDDING 96001 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 48 assisted | — |
| HPD ANDERSON | 3173 BRIARWOOD DR, ANDERSON 96007 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 256 total | — |
| LAUREL GLEN APTS | 555 LEILA AVE, REDDING 96002 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 63 assisted | — |
| LINDEN APTS | 2795 W ST, REDDING 96001 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 29 assisted | — |
| LORENZ SENIOR APTS | 1509 YUBA ST, REDDING 96001 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 59 assisted | — |
| MANZANITA HILLS APTS | 1526 SPRUCE ST, ANDERSON 96007 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 148 assisted | — |
| REGENCY PLACE SENIOR APTS | 2501 RED BUD LN, ANDERSON 96007 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 80 assisted | — |
| RIVER GARDEN APTS | 3195 BRIARWOOD DR, ANDERSON 96007 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 106 assisted | — |
| SEASON AT REGENCY PLACE II | 2400 SHADY LN, ANDERSON 96007 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 78 assisted | — |
| SEASONS AT LOS ROBLES | 2780 VENTURA ST, ANDERSON 96007 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 58 assisted | — |
| SHADOWBROOK APTS | 1835 HARTNELL AVE, REDDING 96002 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 79 assisted | — |
| SHADY LANE APTS | 2401 SHADY LN, ANDERSON 96007 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 33 assisted | — |
| TARA HILLS APTS | 4555 RIDDLE RD, SHASTA LAKE 96019 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 60 assisted | — |
| THE WOODLANDS II | 2900 POLK STREET, REDDING 96001 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 19 assisted | — |
| VALLEY RIDGE SENIOR APTS | 2100 MORNINGSTAR WAY, SHASTA LAKE 96019 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 38 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.