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Public housing agency · Fairfield, CA

City of Fairfield

To apply for Section 8 or public housing in Fairfield, CA, contact City of Fairfield at (707) 428-7391. The agency runs Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers from its office at 823 Jefferson St Ste B.

Contact City of Fairfield

  • Phone(707) 428-7391
  • Fax(707) 428-7391
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address823 Jefferson St Ste B
    Fairfield, CA 94533
  • CountySolano County
  • ProgramsSection 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only
  • HUD codeCA065

Contact details as reported by the agency to HUD (data updated October 6, 2026). Office hours are not published by HUD: call before you go.

Section 8 and public housing at City of Fairfield

914Section 8 vouchers671 in use (73%)
300–999HUD size category (units)

City of Fairfield administers Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: you rent from a private landlord and the agency pays part of the rent directly to the owner. It does not own public housing units.

Income limits for City of Fairfield

HUD sets the income limits for Solano County, CA based on the Vallejo, CA MSA figures. Section 8 eligibility depends on your total household income and household size.

Enter your household size and yearly income to compare them with the HUD limits for Solano County, CA.

Household sizeExtremely low (30%)Very low (50%)Low (80%)
1 person$27,450$45,750$73,150
2 people$31,400$52,250$83,600
3 people$35,300$58,800$94,050
4 people$39,200$65,300$104,500
5 people$42,350$70,550$112,900
6 people$45,500$75,750$121,250

HUD FY2026 income limits for Vallejo, CA MSA. Area median family income: $120,300. Income limits for every county.

Fair Market Rent near Fairfield

Fair Market Rents are HUD's estimate of what a modest rental costs in the Vallejo, CA MSA. Housing authorities set their Section 8 payment standard, the most the voucher can cover, usually between 90% and 110% of these figures.

Studio$1,706
1 bedroom$1,876
2 bedrooms$2,342
3 bedrooms$3,053
4 bedrooms$3,483

FY2027 Fair Market Rents, in effect since October 1, 2026, gross rent including utilities. Ask City of Fairfield for its current payment standards. How your share of the rent is calculated.

How to apply at City of Fairfield

  1. Check that you qualify. Compare your household income with the limits above. You also need U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status for at least one household member.
  2. Find out if the waiting list is open. Call (707) 428-7391 or email [email protected]. Many agencies open their lists only a few days a year and announce it in advance.
  3. Submit the pre-application. Most agencies take it online or on paper during the open period. Fill it in for Section 8.
  4. Keep your contact details up to date. When your name comes up, the agency writes to you. If it cannot reach you, you lose your place.
  5. Bring your documents to the interview. IDs, Social Security numbers, birth certificates and proof of income for everyone in the household. Full checklist.

We cannot tell you whether this agency's waiting list is open today: HUD does not publish that data, and lists change often. Only City of Fairfield can confirm it.

Housing authorities near Fairfield

Applying to more than one agency increases your chances: you can be on several waiting lists at once.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the phone number of City of Fairfield?

(707) 428-7391. Fax: (707) 428-7391. Email: [email protected]. These are the contacts the agency reports to HUD.

Where is City of Fairfield located?

823 Jefferson St Ste B, Fairfield, CA 94533, in Solano County.

Does City of Fairfield offer Section 8?

Yes. HUD reports 914 Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) at this agency, 671 of them in use.

What are the income limits for City of Fairfield?

In Solano County, CA, the FY2026 Section 8 (very low income) limit is $45,750 for one person and $65,300 for a family of four. Public housing accepts up to $104,500 for a family of four.

Is the City of Fairfield waiting list open?

Waiting lists open and close on dates each agency sets, often for a few days only. Call (707) 428-7391 or check the agency's notices to confirm whether it is taking applications now.

Section 8 guides

How to apply for Section 8Step by step, from finding your agency to the briefing.Section 8 waiting listsHow lists open, preferences and how to check your status.Section 8 eligibility requirementsIncome, citizenship, background and household rules.Documents you need to applyThe checklist housing authorities ask for.How Section 8 rent is calculatedThe 30% rule, payment standards and utility allowances.Public housing vs. Section 8Which program fits you and how each one works.

Sources: HUD Public Housing Authorities dataset (agency record updated October 6, 2026) · HUD USER income limits FY2026 · HUD USER Fair Market Rents FY2027. This page is not affiliated with City of Fairfield or HUD.