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Public housing agency · Pittsburg, CA

City of Pittsburg Hsg Auth

City of Pittsburg Hsg Auth manages Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers in Pittsburg, CA (Contra Costa County). The office is at 916 Cumberland St, and the phone number HUD lists is (925) 252-4144.

Contact City of Pittsburg Hsg Auth

  • Phone(925) 252-4144
  • Fax(925) 427-2715
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address916 Cumberland St
    Pittsburg, CA 94565
  • CountyContra Costa County
  • ProgramsSection 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only
  • HUD codeCA060

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 Pittsburg Hsg Auth

1,140Section 8 vouchers930 in use (82%)
1,000–4,999HUD size category (units)

City of Pittsburg Hsg Auth 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 Pittsburg Hsg Auth

HUD sets the income limits for Contra Costa County, CA based on the Oakland-Fremont, CA HUD Metro FMR Area 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 Contra Costa County, CA.

Household sizeExtremely low (30%)Very low (50%)Low (80%)
1 person$35,650$59,400$95,050
2 people$40,750$67,900$108,600
3 people$45,850$76,400$122,200
4 people$50,900$84,850$135,750
5 people$55,000$91,650$146,650
6 people$59,050$98,450$157,500

HUD FY2026 income limits for Oakland-Fremont, CA HUD Metro FMR Area. Area median family income: $162,800. Income limits for every county.

Fair Market Rent near Pittsburg

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

Studio$2,088
1 bedroom$2,290
2 bedrooms$2,805
3 bedrooms$3,592
4 bedrooms$4,250

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

How to apply at City of Pittsburg Hsg Auth

  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 (925) 252-4144 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 Pittsburg Hsg Auth can confirm it.

Housing authorities near Pittsburg

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 Pittsburg Hsg Auth?

(925) 252-4144. Fax: (925) 427-2715. Email: [email protected]. These are the contacts the agency reports to HUD.

Where is City of Pittsburg Hsg Auth located?

916 Cumberland St, Pittsburg, CA 94565, in Contra Costa County.

Does City of Pittsburg Hsg Auth offer Section 8?

Yes. HUD reports 1,140 Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) at this agency, 930 of them in use.

What are the income limits for City of Pittsburg Hsg Auth?

In Contra Costa County, CA, the FY2026 Section 8 (very low income) limit is $59,400 for one person and $84,850 for a family of four. Public housing accepts up to $135,750 for a family of four.

Is the City of Pittsburg Hsg Auth waiting list open?

Waiting lists open and close on dates each agency sets, often for a few days only. Call (925) 252-4144 or check the agency's notices to confirm whether it is taking applications now.

Section 8 guides

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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 Pittsburg Hsg Auth or HUD.