Lake County, CA
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,173/mo | $1,056 – $1,290/mo |
| 1 BR | $1,181/mo | $1,063 – $1,299/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,549/mo | $1,394 – $1,704/mo |
| 3 BR | $2,154/mo | $1,939 – $2,369/mo |
| 4 BR | $2,599/mo | $2,339 – $2,859/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Lake County, CA (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Lake County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Lake County
- Lake County Housing Commission
16170 Main St, Lower Lake, CA, 95457 · 7079953744
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Lake County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $34,000 |
| 2 people | $38,850 |
| 3 people | $43,700 |
| 4 people | $48,550 |
| 5 people | $52,450 |
| 6 people | $56,350 |
| 7 people | $60,250 |
| 8 people | $64,100 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Lake County
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.
PALLESEN PLACE FKA COLLIER AVENUE
6853 COLLIER AVENUE, NICE, CA, 9546439 income-restricted units of 40 total29 1BR, 10 2BR, 1 3BRBuilt 20254% LIHTCCompliance through ~2055KONOCTI GARDEN
3930 OLD HIGHWAY 53,, CLEARLAKE, CA, 95422102 income-restricted units16 1BR, 52 2BR, 34 3BRBuilt 20244% LIHTCCompliance through ~2054CLEARLAKE BURNS VALLEY ROAD
14795 BURNS VALLEY ROAD, CLEARLAKE, CA, 9542279 income-restricted units of 80 total20 1BR, 36 2BR, 18 3BR, 6 4BR+Built 20234% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053MARTIN STREET APARTMENTS II
1257 MARTIN STREET, LAKEPORT, CA, 9545347 income-restricted units of 48 total24 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 20214% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051KELSEYVILLE FAMILY APARTMENTS
5400 GADDY LANE, KELSEYVILLE, CA, 9545153 income-restricted units of 54 total18 2BR, 18 3BR, 18 4BR+Built 20204% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050MARTIN STREET APARTMENTS
1255 MARTIN STREET, LAKEPORT, CA, 9545323 income-restricted units of 24 total12 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 20199% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049AUTUMN VILLAGE APARTMENTS
14930 BURNS VALLEY ROAD, CLEARLAKE, CA, 9542240 income-restricted units40 1BRBuilt 20144% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044BELLA VISTA SENIOR (LAKEPORT)
1075 MARTIN ST, LAKEPORT, CA, 9545347 income-restricted units of 48 total38 1BR, 10 2BRBuilt 20134% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043OLYMPIC VILLAGE
15097 OLYMPIC DR, CLEARLAKE, CA, 9542253 income-restricted units of 54 total44 1BR, 10 2BRBuilt 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038RIDGE LAKE APTS
3800 OLD HWY 53, CLEARLAKE, CA, 9542290 income-restricted units of 91 total40 1BR, 49 2BR, 2 3BRBuilt 20089% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038ADAGIO APTS
15117 OLYMPIC DR, CLEARLAKE, CA, 9542254 income-restricted units of 55 total20 2BR, 27 3BR, 8 4BR+Built 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037CLEARLAKE APTS
7145 OLD HWY 53, CLEARLAKE, CA, 9542271 income-restricted units of 72 total32 1BR, 36 2BR, 4 3BRBuilt 20069% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036LAKEVIEW TERRACE APTS
7055 OLD HWY 53, CLEARLAKE, CA, 9542259 income-restricted units of 60 total24 2BR, 28 3BR, 8 4BR+Built 20054% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035WALNUT GROVE SENIOR APTS
3155 SMITH LN, CLEARLAKE, CA, 9542259 income-restricted units of 60 total48 1BR, 12 2BRBuilt 20049% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034CACHE CREEK APTS HOMES
16080 DAM RD, CLEARLAKE, CA, 9542279 income-restricted units of 80 total24 2BR, 50 3BR, 6 4BR+Built 20034% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033- Elderly
MIDDLETOWN GARDEN APTS
15750 KNOWLES LN, MIDDLETOWN, CA, 9546135 income-restricted units of 36 totalBuilt 19954% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025 AUSTIN MANOR APTS
14900 BURNS VALLEY RD, CLEARLAKE, CA, 9542222 income-restricted units21 1BR, 1 2BRBuilt 19934% LIHTCCompliance through ~2023
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 →
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