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Public housing agency · Lower Lake, CA

Lake County Housing Commission

To apply for Section 8 or public housing in Lower Lake, CA, contact Lake County Housing Commission at (707) 995-3744. The agency runs Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers from its office at 16170 Main St.

Contact Lake County Housing Commission

  • Phone(707) 995-3744
  • Fax(707) 994-2642
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address16170 Main St
    Lower Lake, CA 95457
  • CountyLake County
  • ProgramsSection 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only
  • HUD codeCA144

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 Lake County Housing Commission

249Section 8 vouchers164 in use (66%)
100–299HUD size category (units)

Lake County Housing Commission 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 Lake County Housing Commission

HUD sets the income limits for Lake County, CA based on Lake County, CA 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 Lake County, CA.

Household sizeExtremely low (30%)Very low (50%)Low (80%)
1 person$20,450$34,000$54,400
2 people$23,350$38,850$62,200
3 people$27,320$43,700$69,950
4 people$33,000$48,550$77,700
5 people$38,680$52,450$83,950
6 people$44,360$56,350$90,150

HUD FY2026 income limits for Lake County, CA. Area median family income: $72,400. Income limits for every county.

Fair Market Rent near Lower Lake

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

Studio$1,233
1 bedroom$1,235
2 bedrooms$1,616
3 bedrooms$2,238
4 bedrooms$2,701

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

How to apply at Lake County Housing Commission

  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) 995-3744 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 Lake County Housing Commission can confirm it.

Housing authorities near Lower Lake

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 Lake County Housing Commission?

(707) 995-3744. Fax: (707) 994-2642. Email: [email protected]. These are the contacts the agency reports to HUD.

Where is Lake County Housing Commission located?

16170 Main St, Lower Lake, CA 95457, in Lake County.

Does Lake County Housing Commission offer Section 8?

Yes. HUD reports 249 Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) at this agency, 164 of them in use.

What are the income limits for Lake County Housing Commission?

In Lake County, CA, the FY2026 Section 8 (very low income) limit is $34,000 for one person and $48,550 for a family of four. Public housing accepts up to $77,700 for a family of four.

Is the Lake County Housing Commission waiting list open?

Waiting lists open and close on dates each agency sets, often for a few days only. Call (707) 995-3744 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 Lake County Housing Commission or HUD.