Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa

3133 Estudillo Street, Martinez, CA, 94553
(925) 957-8000



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About Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa

The Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa provides rental subsidies and manages and develops affordable housing for low income families, seniors and persons with disabilities in Contra Costa County.

The Housing Authority is a public corporation separate and distinct from HUD, from county government, and from other county and state agencies - much like a special district. The governing Board of Commissioners consists of six members - the five members of the Board of Supervisors, and a “Resident” member who participates in one of the major programs operated by the Housing Authority.


Mission Statement

The mission of the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa is to provide high quality affordable housing solutions and promote self-sufficiency for low-income people of Contra Costa County.

Program Summary for Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa

Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa 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 Contra Costa manages several funded programs and has a total of 60 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa administered a total of 50 Section 8 Vouchers. Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa is located at 3133 Estudillo Street, Martinez, CA, 94553 and serves the city of Martinez. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa at, (925) 957-8000 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities N/A
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher N/A
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units N/A
Waiting list for the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Contra Costa County, 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 Contra Costa County, CA:

Median Income
$0
Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $45,700
  • $52,200
  • $58,750
  • $65,250
  • $70,500
  • $75,700
  • $80,950
  • $86,150
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $27,450
  • $31,350
  • $35,250
  • $39,150
  • $42,300
  • $45,450
  • $48,550
  • $51,700
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $73,100
  • $83,550
  • $94,000
  • $104,400
  • $112,800
  • $121,150
  • $129,500
  • $137,850

2017 Fair Market Rents for Contra Costa County, 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 Contra Costa County, CA:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$1435 $1723 $2173 $3017 $3477



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
Vallejo Housing Authority Vallejo Housing Authority Vallejo CA 2,305 N/A Open 9.93 Miles Contact
Berkeley Housing Authority Berkeley Housing Authority Berkeley CA 1,935 N/A Closed 11.96 Miles Contact
Richmond Housing Authority Richmond Housing Authority Richmond CA N/A N/A Open 12.7 Miles Contact
The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburg The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburg Pittsburg CA 631 609 Open 13.41 Miles Contact
Oakland Housing Authority Oakland Housing Authority Oakland CA 13,380 2,121 Open 15.57 Miles Contact
Suisun City Housing Authority Suisun City Housing Authority Suisun City CA 318 N/A Open 17.08 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
1,179
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Contra Costa County Quick Facts

Population: 1,111,339
Persons Per Household: 2.81
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 23.6%
Homeownership Rate: 65.9%
Housing Units: 404,132
Yearly Income Per Person: $38,219
Median Household Income: $78,756