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Fresno Section 8 2026

Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers in Fresno are administered by Housing Authority of Fresno County. Income limits are based on the Fresno County Area Median Income of $76,000. Waiting list status: Status unknown.

✓ Verified April 2026 Waitlist: Status unknown AMI-based limits

Fresno Section 8 Waiting List Status

Waiting list status is unknown

We could not verify the current status as of April 2026. Contact Housing Authority of Fresno County directly at 559-443-8400 to check current availability.

Waitlist status changes frequently. Always verify current status directly with Housing Authority of Fresno County at 559-443-8400 or https://www.hacofresno.org. This page was last verified April 2026.

Fresno Section 8 Income Limits 2026

Income limits below are official HUD FY2025 figures for the Fresno, CA MSA (AMI: $88,500). Source: HUD Income Limits API, effective April 1, 2025. Most Section 8 vouchers go to households at or below 50% AMI, with priority for households at or below 30% AMI.

Household size 30% AMI (priority) 50% AMI (standard limit) 80% AMI (low income)
1 person $19,750/yr $32,900/yr $52,600/yr
2 people $22,550/yr $37,600/yr $60,100/yr
3 people $26,650/yr $42,300/yr $67,600/yr
4 people $32,150/yr $46,950/yr $75,100/yr
5 people $37,650/yr $50,750/yr $81,150/yr
6 people $43,150/yr $54,500/yr $87,150/yr
7 people $48,650/yr $58,250/yr $93,150/yr
8 people $54,150/yr $62,000/yr $99,150/yr
✓ Official HUD data. These are official HUD FY2025 income limits from the HUD Income Limits API, effective April 1, 2025.

Source: HUD Income Limits API FY2025. Area: Fresno, CA MSA.

How to Apply for Section 8 in Fresno

Step 1
Check if the waitlist is open

Call Housing Authority of Fresno County at 559-443-8400 or visit https://www.hacofresno.org to check current status.

Step 2
Apply to nearby PHAs too

You can be on multiple waiting lists. Use HUD's PHA directory to find nearby housing authorities also accepting applications.

Step 3
Gather documents

Photo ID, Social Security numbers, proof of income, rental history, and information about all household members.

Step 4
Check for priority preferences

Housing Authority of Fresno County may give priority to veterans, domestic violence survivors, people experiencing homelessness, or working families. Ask about preference categories when you apply.

Other Housing Authorities Near Fresno

Section 8 waiting lists open and close independently. If Housing Authority of Fresno County is not currently accepting applications, check these nearby housing authorities in California — they may have open lists:

Los Angeles
Housing Authority of Los Angeles (HACLA)
Reported closed (April 2026)
213-252-2500
View Los Angeles details →
Sacramento
Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency
Reported closed (April 2026)
916-440-1390
View Sacramento details →
San Diego
San Diego Housing Commission
Reported closed (April 2026)
619-578-7580
View San Diego details →
Riverside
Housing Authority of the County of Riverside
Status unknown — call to check
951-351-0700
View Riverside details →

Waitlist status last verified April 2026. Always contact each PHA directly to confirm current availability.

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