Section 8 Housing in California

Find affordable rental properties that accept housing vouchers across California. Search 482 cities with thousands of Section 8 approved listings.

39,538,223
Population
482
Cities
$2,800
Avg. Rent
12.4%
Section 8 Rate

Section 8 Housing by City

Browse affordable housing options in major cities across California

Los Angeles
3,898,747 people

Median Income:$65,290
2BR Fair Market Rent:$2,377
Rent Burden:56.9%
Housing Authority: Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles

San Diego
1,423,851 people

Median Income:$70,824
2BR Fair Market Rent:$2,377
Rent Burden:53.2%
Housing Authority: San Diego Housing Commission

San Jose
1,021,795 people

Median Income:$109,593
2BR Fair Market Rent:$3,677
Rent Burden:42.8%
Housing Authority: Housing Authority of the County of Santa Clara

Section 8 Housing in California: What You Need to Know

Housing Shortage Crisis

California faces a shortage of approximately 1,200,000affordable housing units, making Section 8 vouchers crucial for low-income families.

With 12.4% of eligible households participating in the program, there's significant demand for quality affordable housing.

Market Overview

The average rent in California is $2,800, making housing vouchers essential for affordability.

Casa8 connects you with landlords who accept Section 8 vouchers across all 482 cities in the state.

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