Housing Authority of the County of Kern
Kern County -601 24th Street, FRNT, Bakersfield, CA, 93301
Housing Authority of the County of Kern
At the start of May, the Housing Authority of the County of Kern (HA) opened up their waiting lists. With the opening of their Project Based Voucher and Low-Income Public Housing Pro...
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May 1, 2024 - May 30, 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Public Housing Wait List in Bakersfield, CA
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09:00 AM - 07:00 PM
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(661) 631-8500
Program Types
Section 8 Voucher, Low Rent Units
Housing Authority of the County of Kern Program Summary
Housing Authority of the County of Kern is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Housing Authority of the County of Kern manages several funded programs and has a total of 68 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Housing Authority of the County of Kern administered a total of 25 Section 8 Vouchers. Housing Authority of the County of Kern currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Housing Authority of the County of Kern is located at 601 24th Street, FRNT, Bakersfield, CA, 93301 and serves the city of Bakersfield. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Housing Authority of the County of Kern at, (661) 631-8500 for more information about coverage area and program availability.
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Total Number of Communities
25
Total Number of Administered Section 8 Vouchers
936
Total subsidized units for Rental Assistance Availability
68
Total Number of Administered Public Housing Units
Income Limits for Kern, CA
HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Kern County, CA:
$56,600
Median Income Limits of Kern County, CA
Income Limits for Kern, CA
HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Kern County, CA:
$56,600
Median Income Limits of Kern County, CA
| Persons in Family | 80%Low Income Limit  | 50%Low Income Limit | 30%Low Income Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $39,150 | $24,500 | $14,700 |
| 2 Person | $44,750 | $28,000 | $17,240 |
| 3 Person | $50,350 | $31,500 | $21,720 |
| 4 Person | $55,900 | $34,950 | $26,200 |
| 5 Person | $60,400 | $37,750 | $30,680 |
Know More About The Fair Market Rents in Bakersfield, CA
Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Kern County, CA:
Efficiency
$623
One-Bedroom
$650
Two-Bedroom
$844
Three-Bedroom
$1,222
Four-Bedroom
$1,470
Efficiency
$623
One-Bedroom
$650
Two-Bedroom
$844
Three-Bedroom
$1,222
Four-Bedroom
$1,470
Local Information for Bakersfield, CA
Near the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley in the state of California are the 8,161.42 square mile Kern County and its county seat, Bakersfield. As of the 2012 estimates, the city of Bakersfield had a population of over 350 thousand residents, bringing Kern County’s total population to more than 830 thousand. By value, Kern County is one of the most productive agricultural counties in the US, and is also among the most productive when it comes to oil production. These industries have essentially made the economy of Bakersfield rather diverse. Living in the city of Bakersfield can open up quite a few opportunities when it comes to jobs and careers due to the thriving economy of the region. Housing opportunities in the city and in Kern County, in general, do not fall short as well, as there are several housing programs available for working-class low income families and even farm workers.
Affordable Housing in Bakersfield, CA
The Housing Authority of the County of Kern is the main agency that serves all the residents of Kern County, including Bakersfield. So instead of having a Bakersfield housing authority to oversee all housing and rental assistance programs, the Kern County Housing Authority assumes the responsibility within the region. Among the affordable housing programs administered by the housing authority of Kern County are the low income public housing, farm worker housing, senior housing, and housing for the homeless programs. The Low Income Public Housing (LIPH) is a federally funded program, while the Farm Worker Housing Program is subsidized by the US Department of Agriculture – Rural Development.
Rental Assistance in Bakersfield, CA
One of the most highly efficient rental assistance programs administered by the Kern County housing authority is the Section 8 Voucher Program, otherwise known as the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV). Section 8 is a rent subsidy program that allows residents to acquire modest housing in the private sector.There are many rental housing deals available in Bakersfield and the rest of Kern County. From single occupancy lofts to family condos, all you’ll need to do is check prices, compare amenities, view photos and explore floor plans. Of course, if you want rent assistance from the housing authority, you need to qualify for the voucher program first.
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Population
874,589Persons per household
3.19Persons per household structure
18.5%Homeownership Rate
58.0%Housing Units
288,342Yearly Income per Person
$20,295Median Household Income
$48,552
