Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Concord, CA

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Contra Costa County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2023 in Concord, CA.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2023Median Family Income2023 Yearly Income Limit2023 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Contra Costa County, CA$147,900Very Low Income (50%)$66,600$73,950$79,900$85,800$91,700
Extremely Low Income (30%)$39,950$44,350$47,900$51,450$55,000
Low Income (80%) $100,950$112,150$121,150$130,100$139,100

Contra Costa County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Contra Costa County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest Contra Costa County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.

Public Housing Eligibility

To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.

Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.

Richmond California Housing Authority

330 24th Street
Richmond, CA - 94804
Contra Costa County
Website: http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us
Phone Number: 510-621-1300

Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa

3133 Estudillo St
Martinez, CA - 94553
Contra Costa County
Website: http://www.contracostahousing.org
Phone Number: (925) 957-8000

City of Pittsburg Housing Authority

916 Cumberland Street
Pittsburg, CA - 94565
Contra Costa County
Website: http://www.ci.pittsburg.ca.us/
Phone Number: (925)252-6900

Contra Costa Housing Authority

3133 Estudillo Street
Martinez, CA - 94553
Contra Costa County
Website: https://contracostahousing.org/
Phone Number: (925) 957-8000

HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Concord, CA

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Concord, CA. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Concord, CA Contra Costa County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$1854Estimated $556.20 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$2274Estimated $682.20 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$3006Estimated $901.80 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$3578Estimated $1,073.40 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Concord, CA

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Sunridge Apartments

1265 Monument Blvd
Concord, CA - 94520
Total Apartment Units: 198
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 198
1 Bedroom apartments 86
2 Bedroom apartments 99
3 Bedroom apartments 13
Years In Service Since: 1999

Hidden Creek Apartments

1032 Mohr Ln
Concord, CA - 94518
Total Apartment Units: 130
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 130
2 Bedroom apartments 54
3 Bedroom apartments 76
Years In Service Since: 1999

Clayton Crossing

2751 Monument Blvd
Concord, CA - 94520
Total Apartment Units: 296
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 296
1 Bedroom apartments 144
2 Bedroom apartments 112
3 Bedroom apartments 40
Years In Service Since: 2000
Family Apartments: YES

Virginia Lane Apartments

1121 Virginia Ln
Concord, CA - 94520
Total Apartment Units: 91
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 91
1 Bedroom apartments 32
2 Bedroom apartments 59
Years In Service Since: 2000

Camara Circle Apartments

2501 Camara Cir
Concord, CA - 94520
Total Apartment Units: 52
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 52
2 Bedroom apartments 52
Years In Service Since: 2000
Family Apartments: YES

Vintage Brook Senior Apartments

4672 Melody Dr
Concord, CA - 94521
Total Apartment Units: 148
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 148
1 Bedroom apartments 119
2 Bedroom apartments 28
Years In Service Since: 2001
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Lakeside Apartments

1897 Oakmead Dr
Concord, CA - 94520
Total Apartment Units: 124
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 124
1 Bedroom apartments 59
2 Bedroom apartments 53
3 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 2006

Windsor Park Apartments

1601 Pine St
Concord, CA - 94520
Total Apartment Units: 139
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 139
1 Bedroom apartments 29
2 Bedroom apartments 109
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2007

La Vista Apartments

3838 Clayton Rd
Concord, CA - 94521
Total Apartment Units: 75
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 75
1 Bedroom apartments 30
2 Bedroom apartments 30
3 Bedroom apartments 15
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Concord, CA

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Contra Costa County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

The Heritage

2222 Pacheco Blvd
Concord, CA - 94520
Phone: (925) 687-1200
Total Apartment Units: 196
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

La Vista Apartments

3838 Clayton Rd
Concord, CA - 94521
Phone: (925) 676-1724
Total Apartment Units: 75
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Hidden Creek Townhomes

1032 Mohr Ln
Concord, CA - 94518
Phone: (925) 687-8460
Total Apartment Units: 130
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Clayton Villa

4455 Melody Dr
Concord, CA - 94521
Phone: (925) 671-2433
Total Apartment Units: 80
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Concord Residential Club

2141 California St
Concord, CA - 94520
Phone: (925) 689-4939
Total Apartment Units: 20
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Caldera Place

2401 Bonificio Street
Concord, CA - 94520
Phone: (925) 685-2135
Total Apartment Units: 12
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in CA?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.