Mendocino 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 | $1,269/mo | $1,142 – $1,396/mo |
| 1 BR | $1,306/mo | $1,175 – $1,437/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,713/mo | $1,542 – $1,884/mo |
| 3 BR | $2,382/mo | $2,144 – $2,620/mo |
| 4 BR | $2,789/mo | $2,510 – $3,068/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Mendocino County, CA (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Mendocino County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Mendocino County
- MENDOCINO COUNTY
1076 N State St, Ukiah, CA, 95482 · 7074635462
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Mendocino 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 | $34,950 |
| 2 people | $39,950 |
| 3 people | $44,950 |
| 4 people | $49,900 |
| 5 people | $53,900 |
| 6 people | $57,900 |
| 7 people | $61,900 |
| 8 people | $65,900 |
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 Mendocino 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.
ACORN VALLEY PLAZA
197 E GOBBI STREET, UKIAH, CA, 9548270 income-restricted units of 71 total17 studio, 17 1BR, 19 2BR, 18 3BRBuilt 20244% LIHTCCompliance through ~2054THE PLATEAU F.K.A THE PLATEAU HOUSING PROJECT
500 KEMPPE WAY, FORT BRAGG, CA, 9543768 income-restricted units of 69 total35 1BR, 9 2BR, 25 3BRBuilt 20229% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052- Elderly
WALNUT APARTMENTS
311 E. WALNUT STREET, FORT BRAGG, CA, 9543755 income-restricted units of 56 total24 1BR, 28 2BR, 4 3BRBuilt 20229% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052 MILLVIEW APARTMENTS
1650 LOVERS LANE, UKIAH, CA, 9548247 income-restricted units of 48 total24 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 20224% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052ORR CREEK COMMONS PHASE II
365 BRUSH ST, UKIAH, CA, 9548239 income-restricted units of 40 total29 1BR, 10 2BR, 1 3BRBuilt 20224% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052ORR CREEK COMMONS
355 BRUSH STHREET, UKIAH, CA, 9548239 income-restricted units of 40 total26 1BR, 13 2BR, 1 3BRBuilt 20214% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051UKIAH SENIOR APARTMENTS
763 SOUTH OAK STREET, UKIAH, CA, 9548230 income-restricted units of 31 total27 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 20219% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051WILLOW TERRACE
237 EAST GOBBI STREET, UKIAH, CA, 9548237 income-restricted units of 38 total26 studio, 11 1BR, 1 3BRBuilt 20194% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049BRUSH MEADOW APARTMENTS
350 BRUSH STREET, UKIAH, CA, 9548271 income-restricted units of 72 total24 2BR, 36 3BR, 12 4BR+Built 20194% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049COYOTE VALLEY HOMES I
7601 N. STATE STREET, REDWOOD VALLEY, CA, 9547049 income-restricted units9 2BR, 34 3BR, 6 4BR+Built 20194% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049HOLLY HEIGHTS I + II APARTMENTS
77 HOLLY STREET, WILLITS, CA, 9549041 income-restricted units of 42 total8 1BR, 20 2BR, 12 3BR, 2 4BR+Built 20164% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046COTTAGES AT CYPRESS
330 CYPRESS ST, FORT BRAGG, CA, 9543724 income-restricted units of 25 total18 1BR, 7 2BRBuilt 20144% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044- Elderly
MCCARTY MANOR APTS
741 WAUGH LN, UKIAH, CA, 9548240 income-restricted units8 1BR, 12 2BR, 20 3BRBuilt 20139% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043 OAK GLENN & OAKCREEK APTS (SITE A)
1299 LOCUST ST AND 300 CREEKSIDE DRIVE, WILLITS, CA, 9549067 income-restricted units of 69 totalBuilt 2012Compliance through ~2042OAK GLENN & OAKCREEK APTS
300 CREEKSIDE DR, WILLITS, CA, 9549067 income-restricted units of 69 total28 1BR, 36 2BR, 5 3BRBuilt 20124% LIHTCCompliance through ~2042- Elderly
DUANE HILL TERRACE
600 N ORCHARD AVE, UKIAH, CA, 9548232 income-restricted units10 1BR, 14 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20119% LIHTCCompliance through ~2041 - Elderly
UKIAH TERRACE APTS PHASE I
1164 MULBERRY ST, UKIAH, CA, 9548240 income-restricted units of 41 total22 1BR, 19 2BRBuilt 20079% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037 DUNCAN PLACE APTS
301 CYPRESS ST, FORT BRAGG, CA, 9543743 income-restricted units of 44 total43 1BR, 1 2BRBuilt 20069% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036SUMMERCREEK VILLAGE
755 VILLAGE CIR, UKIAH, CA, 9548263 income-restricted units of 64 total24 2BR, 32 3BR, 8 4BR+Built 20044% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034- Elderly
ORCHARD MANOR APTS
610 N ORCHARD AVE, UKIAH, CA, 9548263 income-restricted units of 64 total25 1BR, 35 2BR, 4 3BRBuilt 20039% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033 ORCHARD VILLAGE
548 FORD ST, UKIAH, CA, 9548247 income-restricted units of 48 total16 1BR, 20 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 20039% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033- Elderly
RIVER GARDENS APTS
421 S ST, FORT BRAGG, CA, 9543747 income-restricted units of 48 total16 1BR, 30 2BR, 2 3BRBuilt 20039% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033
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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