Tulare County Housing Authority

5140 W Cypress Ave, Visalia, CA, 93277 · ~3,808 units under management

Call 5596273700

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Visalia, CA (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency. Full county data: Tulare County

Who this agency serves

Tulare County Housing Authority served 3,275 households across 3,834 units (85% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.7 people, an average annual income of $28,792, and pays an average of $426 per month toward rent.

Households served
3,275 of 3,834 units
Avg. household income
$28,792
Avg. rent paid by household
$426
Avg. household size
2.7 people
Households with children
53%
Head of household 62+
31%
Head of household with a disability
40%
Avg. wait to move in
22 months

Unit mix: 29% 1-bedroom, 37% 2-bedroom, 34% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 4 developments with an average score of 92 (High Performer).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
DINUBACutler97 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2025
TULARETulare94 High PerformerNSPIREJul 2025
PORTERVILLEPorterville91 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2025
VISALIAVisalia86 StandardNSPIREAug 2025

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

For Renters

Income-restricted housing in Visalia, CA

These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.

Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Tulare County Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.