Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Orange County, California
Orange County has a HUD fair market rent of $3,057 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $2,434 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $58.79 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $3,057
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 16% more than in California
- Typical rent
- $2,434
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 20% more than in California
- Wage needed
- $58.79
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $122,280 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 57%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 2% more than in California
Only here
Renting in Orange County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Orange County has the highest typical rent in its area: $2,434, more than any of its 6 neighboring counties; next is Ventura County ($2,317).
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At $2,434, Orange County ranks 5th among the 56 counties in California with this figure for the highest typical rent.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Orange County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Orange County was $3,251 a month in September 2026: 3.2% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,580 | $49.62 | $103,200 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,610 | $50.19 | $104,400 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,057 | $58.79 | $122,280 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,153 | $79.87 | $166,120 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,964 | $95.46 | $198,560 |
HUD area: Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 91 ZIP codes in Orange County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $2,690 in 90631 to $4,590 in 92660. 55 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($3,057).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 90620 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,510 | $2,540 | $2,970 | $4,030 | $4,820 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90621 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,420 | $2,480 | $2,920 | $3,960 | $4,730 |
| 90623 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA | $2,350 | $2,380 | $2,790 | $3,790 | $4,520 |
| 90623 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,350 | $2,380 | $2,790 | $3,790 | $4,520 |
| 90630 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA | $2,620 | $2,650 | $3,100 | $4,210 | $5,030 |
| 90630 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,620 | $2,650 | $3,100 | $4,210 | $5,030 |
| 90631 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA | $2,230 | $2,280 | $2,690 | $3,620 | $4,300 |
| 90631 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,230 | $2,280 | $2,690 | $3,620 | $4,300 |
| 90680 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,420 | $2,480 | $2,920 | $3,960 | $4,730 |
| 90720 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,590 | $2,620 | $3,070 | $4,170 | $4,980 |
| 90740 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,660 | $2,690 | $3,150 | $4,280 | $5,110 |
| 90742 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,690 | $2,720 | $3,190 | $4,330 | $5,180 |
| 90743 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,590 | $2,620 | $3,070 | $4,170 | $4,980 |
| 92602 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $3,140 | $3,180 | $3,720 | $5,050 | $6,040 |
| 92603 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $3,670 | $3,710 | $4,350 | $5,910 | $7,060 |
| 92604 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $3,050 | $3,080 | $3,610 | $4,900 | $5,860 |
| 92606 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $3,080 | $3,120 | $3,650 | $4,960 | $5,930 |
| 92610 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $3,200 | $3,240 | $3,790 | $5,150 | $6,150 |
| 92612 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $3,350 | $3,390 | $3,970 | $5,390 | $6,450 |
| 92614 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $3,160 | $3,200 | $3,750 | $5,090 | $6,090 |
| 92617 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,420 | $2,480 | $2,920 | $3,960 | $4,730 |
| 92618 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $3,660 | $3,710 | $4,340 | $5,900 | $7,050 |
| 92620 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $3,440 | $3,480 | $4,080 | $5,540 | $6,620 |
| 92624 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $3,010 | $3,050 | $3,570 | $4,850 | $5,800 |
| 92625 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $3,620 | $3,660 | $4,290 | $5,830 | $6,960 |
| 92626 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,900 | $2,940 | $3,440 | $4,670 | $5,590 |
| 92627 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,600 | $2,630 | $3,080 | $4,180 | $5,000 |
| 92629 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $3,140 | $3,180 | $3,720 | $5,050 | $6,040 |
| 92630 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,910 | $2,950 | $3,450 | $4,690 | $5,600 |
| 92637 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,420 | $2,480 | $2,920 | $3,960 | $4,730 |
| 92646 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,730 | $2,770 | $3,240 | $4,400 | $5,260 |
| 92647 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,610 | $2,640 | $3,090 | $4,200 | $5,020 |
| 92648 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,710 | $2,740 | $3,210 | $4,360 | $5,210 |
| 92649 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,720 | $2,750 | $3,220 | $4,370 | $5,230 |
| 92651 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $3,160 | $3,200 | $3,750 | $5,090 | $6,090 |
| 92653 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,840 | $2,880 | $3,370 | $4,580 | $5,470 |
| 92655 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,420 | $2,480 | $2,920 | $3,960 | $4,730 |
| 92656 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $3,160 | $3,200 | $3,750 | $5,090 | $6,090 |
| 92657 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $3,470 | $3,540 | $4,170 | $5,660 | $6,760 |
| 92660 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $3,870 | $3,920 | $4,590 | $6,240 | $7,450 |
| 92661 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $3,030 | $3,070 | $3,590 | $4,880 | $5,830 |
| 92662 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,870 | $2,900 | $3,400 | $4,620 | $5,520 |
| 92663 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,990 | $3,020 | $3,540 | $4,810 | $5,750 |
| 92673 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $3,610 | $3,650 | $4,280 | $5,810 | $6,950 |
| 92675 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,680 | $2,710 | $3,170 | $4,310 | $5,150 |
| 92676 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,420 | $2,480 | $2,920 | $3,960 | $4,730 |
| 92677 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $3,110 | $3,150 | $3,690 | $5,010 | $5,990 |
| 92678 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,900 | $2,960 | $3,510 | $4,730 | $5,670 |
| 92679 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $3,490 | $3,530 | $4,140 | $5,620 | $6,720 |
| 92683 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,420 | $2,480 | $2,920 | $3,960 | $4,730 |
| 92688 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,820 | $2,850 | $3,340 | $4,540 | $5,420 |
| 92691 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,820 | $2,850 | $3,340 | $4,540 | $5,420 |
| 92692 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $3,070 | $3,110 | $3,640 | $4,940 | $5,910 |
| 92694 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $3,430 | $3,470 | $4,060 | $5,520 | $6,590 |
| 92697 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,580 | $2,610 | $3,060 | $4,160 | $4,970 |
| 92701 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,420 | $2,480 | $2,920 | $3,960 | $4,730 |
| 92703 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,420 | $2,480 | $2,920 | $3,960 | $4,730 |
| 92704 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,420 | $2,480 | $2,920 | $3,960 | $4,730 |
| 92705 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,450 | $2,480 | $2,920 | $3,960 | $4,730 |
| 92706 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,420 | $2,480 | $2,920 | $3,960 | $4,730 |
| 92707 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,420 | $2,480 | $2,920 | $3,960 | $4,730 |
| 92708 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,770 | $2,800 | $3,280 | $4,460 | $5,330 |
| 92780 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,530 | $2,560 | $3,000 | $4,080 | $4,870 |
| 92782 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $3,010 | $3,050 | $3,570 | $4,850 | $5,800 |
| 92801 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,420 | $2,480 | $2,920 | $3,960 | $4,730 |
| 92802 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,420 | $2,480 | $2,920 | $3,960 | $4,730 |
| 92804 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,420 | $2,480 | $2,920 | $3,960 | $4,730 |
| 92805 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,420 | $2,480 | $2,920 | $3,960 | $4,730 |
| 92806 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,680 | $2,720 | $3,180 | $4,320 | $5,160 |
| 92807 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $3,170 | $3,210 | $3,760 | $5,110 | $6,110 |
| 92808 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $3,100 | $3,130 | $3,670 | $4,990 | $5,960 |
| 92821 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,710 | $2,740 | $3,210 | $4,360 | $5,210 |
| 92823 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $3,700 | $3,740 | $4,380 | $5,950 | $7,110 |
| 92831 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,560 | $2,590 | $3,030 | $4,120 | $4,920 |
| 92832 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,420 | $2,480 | $2,920 | $3,960 | $4,730 |
| 92833 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,420 | $2,480 | $2,920 | $3,960 | $4,730 |
| 92835 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,530 | $2,560 | $3,000 | $4,080 | $4,870 |
| 92840 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,420 | $2,480 | $2,920 | $3,960 | $4,730 |
| 92841 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,420 | $2,480 | $2,920 | $3,960 | $4,730 |
| 92843 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,420 | $2,480 | $2,920 | $3,960 | $4,730 |
| 92844 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,420 | $2,480 | $2,920 | $3,960 | $4,730 |
| 92845 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,850 | $2,890 | $3,400 | $4,610 | $5,500 |
| 92861 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,420 | $2,480 | $2,920 | $3,960 | $4,730 |
| 92865 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,610 | $2,640 | $3,090 | $4,200 | $5,020 |
| 92866 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,420 | $2,480 | $2,920 | $3,960 | $4,730 |
| 92867 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,420 | $2,480 | $2,920 | $3,960 | $4,730 |
| 92868 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,730 | $2,770 | $3,240 | $4,400 | $5,260 |
| 92869 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,520 | $2,550 | $2,990 | $4,060 | $4,860 |
| 92870 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,450 | $2,480 | $2,920 | $3,960 | $4,730 |
| 92886 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $3,360 | $3,400 | $3,980 | $5,410 | $6,460 |
| 92887 | Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA | $2,780 | $2,820 | $3,300 | $4,480 | $5,360 |
- 90620 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $2,970$4,030
- 90621 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $2,920$3,960
- 90623 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA $2,790$3,790
- 90623 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $2,790$3,790
- 90630 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA $3,100$4,210
- 90630 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $3,100$4,210
- 90631 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA $2,690$3,620
- 90631 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $2,690$3,620
- 90680 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $2,920$3,960
- 90720 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $3,070$4,170
- 90740 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $3,150$4,280
- 90742 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $3,190$4,330
- 90743 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $3,070$4,170
- 92602 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $3,720$5,050
- 92603 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $4,350$5,910
- 92604 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $3,610$4,900
- 92606 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $3,650$4,960
- 92610 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $3,790$5,150
- 92612 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $3,970$5,390
- 92614 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $3,750$5,090
- 92617 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $2,920$3,960
- 92618 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $4,340$5,900
- 92620 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $4,080$5,540
- 92624 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $3,570$4,850
- 92625 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $4,290$5,830
- 92626 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $3,440$4,670
- 92627 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $3,080$4,180
- 92629 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $3,720$5,050
- 92630 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $3,450$4,690
- 92637 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $2,920$3,960
- 92646 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $3,240$4,400
- 92647 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $3,090$4,200
- 92648 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $3,210$4,360
- 92649 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $3,220$4,370
- 92651 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $3,750$5,090
- 92653 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $3,370$4,580
- 92655 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $2,920$3,960
- 92656 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $3,750$5,090
- 92657 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $4,170$5,660
- 92660 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $4,590$6,240
- 92661 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $3,590$4,880
- 92662 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $3,400$4,620
- 92663 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $3,540$4,810
- 92673 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $4,280$5,810
- 92675 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $3,170$4,310
- 92676 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $2,920$3,960
- 92677 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $3,690$5,010
- 92678 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $3,510$4,730
- 92679 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $4,140$5,620
- 92683 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $2,920$3,960
- 92688 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $3,340$4,540
- 92691 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $3,340$4,540
- 92692 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $3,640$4,940
- 92694 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $4,060$5,520
- 92697 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $3,060$4,160
- 92701 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $2,920$3,960
- 92703 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $2,920$3,960
- 92704 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $2,920$3,960
- 92705 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $2,920$3,960
- 92706 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $2,920$3,960
- 92707 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $2,920$3,960
- 92708 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $3,280$4,460
- 92780 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $3,000$4,080
- 92782 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $3,570$4,850
- 92801 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $2,920$3,960
- 92802 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $2,920$3,960
- 92804 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $2,920$3,960
- 92805 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $2,920$3,960
- 92806 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $3,180$4,320
- 92807 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $3,760$5,110
- 92808 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $3,670$4,990
- 92821 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $3,210$4,360
- 92823 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $4,380$5,950
- 92831 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $3,030$4,120
- 92832 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $2,920$3,960
- 92833 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $2,920$3,960
- 92835 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $3,000$4,080
- 92840 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $2,920$3,960
- 92841 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $2,920$3,960
- 92843 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $2,920$3,960
- 92844 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $2,920$3,960
- 92845 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $3,400$4,610
- 92861 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $2,920$3,960
- 92865 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $3,090$4,200
- 92866 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $2,920$3,960
- 92867 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $2,920$3,960
- 92868 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $3,240$4,400
- 92869 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $2,990$4,060
- 92870 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $2,920$3,960
- 92886 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $3,980$5,410
- 92887 · Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA $3,300$4,480
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Orange County, 57% of renter households are in that position; in California, 55%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
57%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
472,301 households rent in Orange County
- Spend half or more of their income 30%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 27%
- Spend less than 30% 43%
Compared with the state and the country
- Orange 57%
- California 55%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Orange County
HUD lists 236 properties with homes for low-income households in Orange County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 188
- HUD-assisted
- 59
23,015 homes in all; 21,418 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Warwick Square Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 780 S Lyon St, Santa Ana 92705 500 low-income homes · In service since 1996 · For families
- Park Vista Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1200 N Robin St, Anaheim 92801 392 low-income homes · 1 bd: 82 · 2 bd: 307 · 3 bd: 2 · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 2001
- Park Stanton Seniors Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 7622 Katella Ave, Stanton 90680 335 low-income homes · Studio: 44 · 1 bd: 250 · 2 bd: 41 · In service since 1995 · For older adults
- Community Garden Towers Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 3919 W Garden Grove Blvd, Orange 92868 333 homes, 332 low-income · 1 bd: 332 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2002 · For older adults · (714) 971-2522
- Continental Gardens Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 8101 Cerritos Ave, Stanton 90680 298 low-income homes · 1 bd: 7 · 2 bd: 268 · 3 bd: 23 · In service since 1997
- City Gardens Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2901 N Bristol St, Santa Ana 92706 274 low-income homes · In service since 1996
- Casa La Palma Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 7799 Valley View St, La Palma 90623 269 low-income homes · 2 bd: 216 · 3 bd: 56 · In service since 1998
- Tower on 19th Tax credit (LIHTC) 678 W 19th St, Costa Mesa 92627 270 homes, 266 low-income · Studio: 186 · 1 bd: 67 · 2 bd: 17 · In service since 2014 · For families
- The Knolls (ORANGE) Tax credit (LIHTC) 206 N Prospect St, Orange 92869 260 low-income homes · In service since 1996
- Anton Portola Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Fountainhead, Irvine 92618 256 homes, 253 low-income · 1 bd: 150 · 2 bd: 106 · In service since 2017
- Stuart Drive Apts & Rose Garden Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 11802 Stuart Dr, Garden Grove 92843 239 low-income homes · 1 bd: 63 · 2 bd: 140 · 3 bd: 36 · In service since 1997
- Anton Monaco Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1881 W Lincoln Ave, Anaheim 92801 232 homes, 229 low-income · 1 bd: 66 · 2 bd: 124 · 3 bd: 42 · In service since 2014
- Palm Garden Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 400 W Orangethorpe Ave, Fullerton 92832 224 homes, 223 low-income · 1 bd: 83 · 2 bd: 141 · In service since 1999
- Pavilion Park Senior Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Ridge Vly, Irvine 92618 221 homes, 219 low-income · 1 bd: 189 · 2 bd: 32 · In service since 2015 · For older adults
- Hampton Square Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 16331 McFadden Ave, Tustin 92780 350 homes, 212 low-income · 1 bd: 125 · 2 bd: 87 · In service since 1997
- North Hills Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 570 Imperial Hwy, Fullerton 92835 204 homes, 203 low-income · 2 bd: 188 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2000
- Santa Ana Towers Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 401 W 1st St, Santa Ana 92701 200 homes, 199 low-income · 1 bd: 199 · In service since 2001 · For older adults · (714) 835-6905
- Flower Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1401 N Flower St, Santa Ana 92706 200 homes, 198 low-income · 1 bd: 200 · In service since 2013 · For older adults · (714) 541-4451
- Liberty at Aliso Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Freedom Ln, Aliso Viejo 92656 200 homes, 198 low-income · 1 bd: 88 · 2 bd: 112 · In service since 2019 · For older adults
- Flower Park Plaza Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 901 W 1st St, Santa Ana 92703 199 homes, 198 low-income · Studio: 51 · 1 bd: 147 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2006 · For older adults
- Rosswood Villa HUD-assisted 100 N Ross St, Santa Ana 92701 199 homes, 198 low-income · For older adults
- Huntington Villa Yorba Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 16000 Villa Yorba, Huntington Beach 92647 198 homes, 195 low-income · 1 bd: 21 · 2 bd: 157 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 2014
- Jeffrey-Lynne Apts Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 1515 S Calle Del Mar, Anaheim 92802 200 homes, 192 low-income · 1 bd: 44 · 2 bd: 91 · 3 bd: 44 · 4 bd: 14 · In service since 2001 · For families
- Huntington Villa Yorba HUD-assisted 16000 Villa Yorba, Huntington Beach 92647 198 homes, 192 low-income · For families
- Irvine Inn Tax credit (LIHTC) 2810 Warner Ave, Irvine 92606 194 homes, 192 low-income · Studio: 192 · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 1995
- Baker Ranch Affordable (aka Arroyo at Baker Ranch) Tax credit (LIHTC) 1000 Indigo Pl, Lake Forest 92630 189 homes, 187 low-income · 1 bd: 57 · 2 bd: 75 · 3 bd: 57 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Walden Glen Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 6570 Knott Ave, Buena Park 90621 186 homes, 185 low-income · Studio: 6 · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 178 · In service since 2000
- Huntington Gardens HUD-assisted 18765 Florida St, Huntington Beach 92648 185 low-income homes · For older adults
- Bel Age Preservation LP Tax credit (LIHTC) 1660 W Broadway, Anaheim 92802 180 homes, 177 low-income · Studio: 3 · 1 bd: 177 · In service since 2008 · For older adults
- Paseo Village Family Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1115 N Citron St, Anaheim 92801 174 low-income homes · 1 bd: 38 · 2 bd: 84 · 3 bd: 54 · In service since 2013 · For families
- Tara Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 5201 Lincoln Ave, Cypress 90630 170 homes, 168 low-income · 2 bd: 128 · 3 bd: 42 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Woodbridge Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 27 Lake Rd, Irvine 92604 165 homes, 164 low-income · 1 bd: 165 · In service since 2005 · For older adults
- Emerald Cove Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 18191 Parktree Cir, Huntington Beach 92648 164 homes, 162 low-income · Studio: 32 · 1 bd: 132 · In service since 2010 · For older adults, families
- Anton Legacy Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 3100 Park Ave, Tustin 92782 163 homes, 161 low-income · 1 bd: 55 · 2 bd: 85 · 3 bd: 23 · In service since 2015
- Montecito Vista Apt Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 4000 El Camino Real, Irvine 92602 162 homes, 161 low-income · 2 bd: 84 · 3 bd: 78 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Acacia Villa Apts HUD-assisted 10931 Acacia Pkwy, Garden Grove 92840 161 homes, 160 low-income · For older adults · (714) 537-6718
- Arroyo Vista Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 26196 Crown Valley Pkwy, Mission Viejo 92692 155 low-income homes · In service since 1995 · For families
- Fountain Valley Senior Tax credit (LIHTC) 17911 Bushard St, Fountain Valley 92708 156 homes, 154 low-income · 1 bd: 124 · 2 bd: 32 · In service since 2004 · For older adults
- San Paulo Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Duranzo Aisle, Irvine 92606 382 homes, 153 low-income · In service since 1993
- Westchester Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 1602 Nisson Rd, Tustin 92780 149 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 94 · 3 bd: 40 · In service since 1998
- Dorado Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 8622 Stanton Ave, Buena Park 90620 150 homes, 148 low-income · 1 bd: 132 · 2 bd: 18 · In service since 2006 · For older adults
- Woodbury Walk Tax credit (LIHTC) 99 Talisman, Irvine 92620 150 homes, 148 low-income · 1 bd: 30 · 2 bd: 74 · 3 bd: 46 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Wilshire & Minnie Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1201 E Wilshire Ave, Santa Ana 92707 144 homes, 143 low-income · 1 bd: 108 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 18 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Heritage Villas Senior Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 26836 Oso Pkwy, Mission Viejo 92691 143 homes, 142 low-income · 1 bd: 128 · 2 bd: 15 · In service since 2000
- Fullerton City Lights Residential Hotel Tax credit (LIHTC) 224 E Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton 92832 137 homes, 134 low-income · Studio: 137 · In service since 1999
- Villa Anaheim Tax credit (LIHTC) 3305 W Lincoln Ave, Anaheim 92801 135 homes, 134 low-income · 1 bd: 130 · 2 bd: 5 · In service since 2013 · For older adults
- Rose Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 8190 13th St, Westminster 92683 132 low-income homes · In service since 1995 · For families
- Solara Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 3335 W Lincoln Ave, Anaheim 92801 132 low-income homes · 1 bd: 108 · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- Woodpark Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 22702 Pacific Park Dr, Aliso Viejo 92656 128 low-income homes · In service since 1995 · For families
- Wakeham Grant Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 816 Minnie St, Santa Ana 92701 127 homes, 126 low-income · 1 bd: 120 · 2 bd: 7 · In service since 2002
- Malabar Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 9777 Bixby Ave, Garden Grove 92841 125 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 77 · 3 bd: 39 · In service since 1997 · For families
- Renaissaance Park Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3433 W Del Monte Dr, Anaheim 92804 125 low-income homes · 1 bd: 71 · 2 bd: 55 · In service since 1998
- Vintage at Stonehaven Tax credit (LIHTC) 5303 Stonehaven Dr, Yorba Linda 92887 124 low-income homes · 1 bd: 100 · 2 bd: 25 · In service since 2013 · For older adults
- Talega Jamboree Apts Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 123 Calle Amistad, San Clemente 92673 124 homes, 123 low-income · 2 bd: 60 · 3 bd: 64 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Vintage Shores Tax credit (LIHTC) 366 Camino De Estrella, San Clemente 92672 122 homes, 120 low-income · 1 bd: 80 · 2 bd: 42 · In service since 2002 · For older adults
- The Parklands HUD-assisted 1 Monroe, Irvine 92620 121 homes, 120 low-income · For families · (949) 651-0468
- Woodbridge Oaks HUD-assisted 1 Knollglen, Irvine 92614 120 low-income homes · For families · (949) 786-7154
- Bayview Landing Tax credit (LIHTC) 1121 Back Bay Dr, Newport Beach 92660 120 homes, 119 low-income · 1 bd: 96 · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2005 · For older adults
- Laguna Canyon Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 400 Limestone, Irvine 92603 120 homes, 118 low-income · 1 bd: 26 · 2 bd: 50 · 3 bd: 44 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Inn at Woodbridge Tax credit (LIHTC) 3 Osborn St, Irvine 92604 116 low-income homes · 1 bd: 96 · 2 bd: 20 · In service since 1996 · For older adults
- Birch Hills Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 251 Kraemer Cir, Brea 92821 115 homes, 114 low-income · 1 bd: 22 · 2 bd: 47 · 3 bd: 46 · In service since 2013 · For families
- Seasons Senior Apts at San Juan Capistrano Tax credit (LIHTC) 31641 Rancho Viejo Rd, San Juan Capistrano 92675 112 low-income homes · 1 bd: 92 · 2 bd: 20 · In service since 1996 · For older adults
- Hermosa Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 1515 S Calle Del Mar, Anaheim 92802 118 homes, 111 low-income · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 55 · 3 bd: 43 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Pebble Cove Tax credit (LIHTC) 2555 W Winston Rd, Anaheim 92804 111 homes, 110 low-income · 1 bd: 79 · 2 bd: 32 · In service since 2016
- Emerald Gardens Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 8720 Valley View St, Buena Park 90620 110 homes, 108 low-income · 2 bd: 110 · In service since 2002
- Courtyard Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 4127 W Valencia Dr, Fullerton 92833 108 homes, 106 low-income · 2 bd: 60 · 3 bd: 44 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Beachview Villa Tax credit (LIHTC) 8102 Ellis Ave, Huntington Beach 92646 107 homes, 106 low-income · Studio: 106 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2005
- Vintage Canyon Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 855 N Brea Blvd, Brea 92821 105 low-income homes · 1 bd: 84 · 2 bd: 21 · In service since 1999 · For older adults
- Anesi Apartments (aka Alegre Apts) Tax credit (LIHTC) 3100 Visions, Irvine 92620 104 homes, 103 low-income · 1 bd: 11 · 2 bd: 55 · 3 bd: 34 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Grove Park Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 12651 Morningside Ave, Garden Grove 92843 104 homes, 103 low-income · 1 bd: 72 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2010
- Plaza Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 11380 Court St, Stanton 90680 103 low-income homes · In service since 1998 · For families
- Quo Vadis Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 18992 Florida St, Huntington Beach 92648 104 homes, 102 low-income · Studio: 24 · 1 bd: 64 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 2002
- Amerige Villa Apts HUD-assisted 343 W Amerige Ave, Fullerton 92832 101 low-income homes · For older adults · (714) 879-4790
- Harvard Manor HUD-assisted 50 Cornell, Irvine 92612 161 homes, 100 low-income · For families
- Parkwood Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 4075 Prospect Ave, Yorba Linda 92886 101 homes, 100 low-income · 1 bd: 80 · 2 bd: 21 · In service since 2005 · For older adults
- Seaview Plaza HUD-assisted 2800 Pacific View Dr, Corona Del Mar 92625 101 homes, 100 low-income · For older adults · (949) 720-0888
- Tustin Gardens HUD-assisted 275 E 6th St, Tustin 92780 101 homes, 100 low-income · For older adults · (714) 731-8158
- Casa Santa Maria HUD-assisted 7551 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park 90621 100 low-income homes · For older adults
- Village Center Apts. HUD-assisted 200A E Lincoln Ave, Anaheim 92805 100 low-income homes · For older adults · (714) 956-3840
- Village La Paz HUD-assisted 24275 Avenida Breve, Laguna Niguel 92677 100 low-income homes · For families · (949) 831-1534
- Jeffrey-Lynne Neighborhood Revitalization Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1603 S Calle Del Mar, Anaheim 92802 108 homes, 99 low-income · 1 bd: 25 · 2 bd: 45 · 3 bd: 26 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2001 · For families
- Village Center Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 200 E Lincoln Ave, Anaheim 92805 100 homes, 99 low-income · 1 bd: 100 · In service since 2014
- Watts Athens Tax credit (LIHTC) 17 Scattered Sites, Los Angeles 92805 100 homes, 98 low-income · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 75 · 3 bd: 23 · In service since 2017
- Pacific Terrace Apts HUD-assisted 15000 Pacific St, Midway City 92655 98 homes, 97 low-income · For older adults · (714) 893-8822
- Coventry Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 17101 Cambridge Way, Tustin 92782 97 low-income homes · 1 bd: 80 · 2 bd: 19 · In service since 2012 · For older adults
- Windrow Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 5300 Trabuco Rd, Irvine 92620 96 homes, 94 low-income · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 49 · 3 bd: 29 · In service since 2006 · For families
- The Alexander Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 345 E Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton 92832 95 homes, 94 low-income · 1 bd: 79 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 2016 · For older adults
- Las Lomas Gardens HUD-assisted 900 Las Lomas Dr, La Habra 90631 112 homes, 93 low-income · For families · (714) 879-5583
- Bonterra Apts Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 551 Discovery Ln, Brea 92821 94 homes, 93 low-income · 1 bd: 21 · 2 bd: 34 · 3 bd: 39 · In service since 2011 · For families
- Imperial Park Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 430 W Imperial Hwy, Brea 92821 92 homes, 91 low-income · 1 bd: 41 · 2 bd: 50 · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 2008
- South Street Anaheim Tax credit (LIHTC) 712 E South St, Anaheim 92805 92 homes, 91 low-income · 2 bd: 64 · 3 bd: 28 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Westminster Senior Tax credit (LIHTC) 7632 21st St, Westminster 92683 92 homes, 91 low-income · 1 bd: 92 · In service since 2004 · For older adults
- Sea Wind Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1924 W Glenoaks Ave, Anaheim 92801 91 homes, 90 low-income · 1 bd: 21 · 2 bd: 45 · 3 bd: 25 · In service since 2001
- Arbor at Woodbury Tax credit (LIHTC) 300 Regal, Irvine 92620 90 homes, 89 low-income · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 43 · 3 bd: 29 · In service since 2009 · For families
- Hermosa Vista Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 15353 Goldenwest St, Huntington Beach 92647 88 homes, 87 low-income · Studio: 8 · 1 bd: 27 · 2 bd: 53 · In service since 2004
- Windsor Court & Stratford Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 8140 13th St, Westminster 92683 86 homes, 85 low-income · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 10 · 3 bd: 28 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Garden Grove Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 12721 Garden Grove Blvd, Garden Grove 92843 85 homes, 84 low-income · 1 bd: 68 · 2 bd: 17 · In service since 2007 · For older adults
- Harmony Creek Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1616 E Rock Creek Dr, Orange 92866 83 low-income homes · In service since 1997 · For older adults
- Santa Alicia Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Santorini, Irvine 92606 84 homes, 82 low-income · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 42 · 3 bd: 24 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 1996 · For families
- Cadence Family Irvine Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 1158 Hamal, Irvine 92618 82 homes, 81 low-income · 2 bd: 57 · 3 bd: 25 · In service since 2017 · For families
- Sungrove Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 12811 Garden Grove Blvd, Garden Grove 92843 82 homes, 80 low-income · 1 bd: 65 · 2 bd: 17 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- Linbrook Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 2240 W Lincoln Ave, Anaheim 92801 81 homes, 80 low-income · 1 bd: 65 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- Oceana Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 18151 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach 92648 78 homes, 77 low-income · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 35 · 3 bd: 25 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Jeffrey-Lynne Neighborhood Revitalization Phase III Tax credit (LIHTC) 1329 W Lynne Ave, Anaheim 92802 85 homes, 76 low-income · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 37 · 3 bd: 23 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Coventry Heights Tax credit (LIHTC) 7521 Wyoming St, Westminster 92683 76 homes, 75 low-income · 1 bd: 61 · 2 bd: 15 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- Heroes Landing (fka: Santa Ana Veterans Village) Tax credit (LIHTC) 3314 W 1st St, Santa Ana 92703 76 homes, 75 low-income · 1 bd: 71 · 2 bd: 5 · In service since 2020 · For people experiencing homelessness
- SC Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2358 S El Camino Real, San Clemente 92672 76 homes, 75 low-income · 1 bd: 61 · 2 bd: 15 · In service since 2014 · For people experiencing homelessness
- Villa Plumosa Tax credit (LIHTC) 4672 Plumosa Dr, Yorba Linda 92886 76 homes, 75 low-income · 2 bd: 53 · 3 bd: 23 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Anaheim Memorial Manor HUD-assisted 275 E Center St, Anaheim 92805 75 low-income homes · For older adults · (714) 758-3807
- Casa Ramon Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 840 W Walnut Ave, Orange 92868 75 low-income homes · 1 bd: 26 · 2 bd: 41 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2000 · For families
- Triangle Terrace Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 555 S Shaffer St, Orange 92866 75 low-income homes · Studio: 19 · 1 bd: 56 · In service since 2017 · For older adults, families
- Casa Bella HUD-assisted 1840 Park Ave, Costa Mesa 92627 75 homes, 74 low-income · For older adults
- Cypress Sunrise Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 9151 Grindlay St, Cypress 90630 75 homes, 74 low-income · Studio: 18 · 1 bd: 56 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2006 · For older adults · (714) 527-6237
- Lange Drive Family Tax credit (LIHTC) 1621 Mesa Dr, Newport Beach 92660 74 low-income homes · 2 bd: 45 · 3 bd: 30 · In service since 1999 · For families
- Doria Apt Homes Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1000 Crested Bird, Irvine 92620 74 homes, 73 low-income · 1 bd: 15 · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 23 · In service since 2013 · For families, people experiencing homelessness
- Lincoln Anaheim Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 105 N Citrus Ranch Rd, Anaheim 92805 74 homes, 73 low-income · 2 bd: 50 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2010 · For families
- Santa Ana Station District Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 616 N Lacy St, Santa Ana 92701 74 homes, 73 low-income · 2 bd: 51 · 3 bd: 23 · In service since 2013 · For families
- The Presidio (aka Wycliffe Casa de Seniors) Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 105 Avenida Presidio, San Clemente 92672 72 low-income homes · Studio: 18 · 1 bd: 54 · In service since 2015 · For older adults · (949) 492-2970
- Cypress Villa Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 900 N Cypress St, La Habra 90631 72 homes, 71 low-income · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 52 · In service since 2000
- Lincoln Anaheim Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 125 N Citrus Ranch Rd, Anaheim 92805 72 homes, 71 low-income · 2 bd: 49 · 3 bd: 23 · In service since 2010 · For families
- Our Lady of Guadalupe HUD-assisted 17103 Magnolia St, Fountain Valley 92708 71 low-income homes · For older adults
- Granite Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 2853 Kelvin Ave, Irvine 92614 71 homes, 70 low-income · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 31 · In service since 2009
- Klein Manor HUD-assisted 4121 Katella Ave, Los Alamitos 90720 71 homes, 70 low-income · For older adults · (714) 827-2553
- Vista Aliso HUD-assisted 21544 Wesley Dr, Laguna Beach 92651 71 homes, 70 low-income · For older adults · (949) 499-5581
- Clark Commons Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 8002 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park 90621 70 low-income homes · 1 bd: 11 · 2 bd: 37 · 3 bd: 22 · In service since 2016 · For families
- Park Landing Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 8850 La Palma Ave, Buena Park 90620 70 homes, 69 low-income · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 41 · 3 bd: 23 · In service since 2013 · For families
- Rockwood Apartments (fka Lincoln Avenue Apartments) Tax credit (LIHTC) 1270 E Lincoln Ave, Anaheim 92805 70 homes, 69 low-income · 1 bd: 17 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 21 · In service since 2016 · For families
- First Street Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1440 E 1st St, Santa Ana 92701 69 homes, 68 low-income · 2 bd: 35 · 3 bd: 28 · 4 bd: 6 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Oakcrest Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 22744 Eastpark Dr, Yorba Linda 92887 69 homes, 68 low-income · 1 bd: 15 · 2 bd: 33 · 3 bd: 21 · In service since 2016 · For families
- Villa Paloma Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 27191 Paseo Espada, San Juan Capistrano 92675 84 homes, 66 low-income · Studio: 8 · 1 bd: 47 · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 2002 · For older adults
- Donald Jordan Sr. Manor HUD-assisted 11441 Acacia Pkwy, Garden Grove 92840 65 low-income homes · For older adults
- Westchester Housing HUD-assisted 125 S Westchester Dr, Anaheim 92804 65 homes, 64 low-income · For families · (714) 220-2456
- Orangevale Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1300 N Shaffer St, Orange 92867 64 low-income homes · 2 bd: 53 · 3 bd: 11 · In service since 1998
- Cobblestone Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 870 S Beach Blvd, Anaheim 92804 64 homes, 63 low-income · 1 bd: 56 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 2000
- Monarch Pointe Apt Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 1860 W Crescent Ave, Anaheim 92801 63 homes, 62 low-income · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 23 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Serrano Woods Tax credit (LIHTC) 2060 N Park Ln, Orange 92865 63 homes, 62 low-income · 2 bd: 42 · 3 bd: 21 · In service since 2013 · For families
- Talega Jamboree Apts Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 123 Calle Amistad, San Clemente 92673 62 homes, 61 low-income · 2 bd: 31 · 3 bd: 31 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Woodbridge Villas HUD-assisted 10 Thunder Run Ofc 30, Irvine 92614 258 homes, 60 low-income · For families · (949) 749-4214
- Windwood Knoll HUD-assisted 2 Flagstone, Irvine 92606 248 homes, 60 low-income · For families · (949) 430-4501
- Cerritos Avenue Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 9501 Cerritos Ave, Anaheim 92804 60 homes, 59 low-income · 1 bd: 19 · 3 bd: 41 · In service since 2014 · For families
- Orchard Park Apts HUD-assisted 50 Tarocco, Irvine 92618 60 homes, 59 low-income · For families · (949) 651-0200
- Tyrol Plaza Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 891 S State College Blvd, Anaheim 92806 60 homes, 59 low-income · 1 bd: 54 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 2004 · For older adults
- Vineyard Town Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 325 S Vine St, Anaheim 92805 60 homes, 59 low-income · 2 bd: 29 · 3 bd: 31 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Doria Apt Homes Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 1000 Crested Bird, Irvine 92620 59 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2011 · For families
- Harmony Park Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 7252 Melrose St, Buena Park 90621 59 homes, 58 low-income · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 11 · In service since 1996 · For older adults
- Klimpel Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 229 E Amerige Ave, Fullerton 92832 59 homes, 58 low-income · 1 bd: 58 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 1994 · For older adults
- Imperial Villas HUD-assisted 1050 E Imperial Hwy, Placentia 92870 58 low-income homes · For families · (714) 996-1021
- Palm West Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 644 S Knott Ave, Anaheim 92804 58 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 1998
- Heninger Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 200 S Sycamore St, Santa Ana 92701 58 homes, 57 low-income · 1 bd: 39 · 2 bd: 19 · In service since 2001 · For older adults
- Santa Ana Arts Collective Tax credit (LIHTC) 1666 N Main St, Santa Ana 92701 58 homes, 57 low-income · 1 bd: 26 · 2 bd: 15 · 3 bd: 17 · In service since 2020 · For families
- Andalucia Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 815 N Harbor Blvd, Santa Ana 92703 70 homes, 56 low-income · 3 bd: 70 · In service since 2017
- Alicia Park Apartments HUD-assisted 23681 Cambridge Cir, Laguna Niguel 92677 56 low-income homes · For families · (949) 495-5131
- Citrus Grove Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1120 N Lemon St, Orange 92867 56 low-income homes · 2 bd: 39 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2010 · For families
- Casa El Centro Apts. HUD-assisted 101 N Cypress St, La Habra 90631 56 homes, 55 low-income · For older adults
- Villa La Jolla Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 734 W La Jolla St, Placentia 92870 55 low-income homes · 2 bd: 43 · 3 bd: 6 · 4 bd: 5 · In service since 2000 · For families · (818) 789-5550
- Citrea Fka Fullerton Family Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 336 E Santa Fe Ave, Fullerton 92832 55 homes, 54 low-income · Studio: 5 · 1 bd: 22 · 2 bd: 14 · 3 bd: 14 · In service since 2018 · For families
- Sullivan Manor HUD-assisted 2508 W 1st St, Santa Ana 92703 54 low-income homes · For families
- El Verano Tax credit (LIHTC) 1248 E Lincoln Ave, Anaheim 92805 54 homes, 53 low-income · 1 bd: 44 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 2020 · For older adults, people experiencing homelessness
- Heritage Place at Tustin Tax credit (LIHTC) 1101 Sycamore Ave, Tustin 92780 54 homes, 53 low-income · 1 bd: 42 · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- Oakcrest Heights (savi Ranch II) Tax credit (LIHTC) 22733, 22735, and 22737 Oakcrest Circle, Yorba Linda 92887 54 homes, 53 low-income · 1 bd: 9 · 2 bd: 27 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2018 · For families
- Sullivan Manor Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 2516 W 1st St, Santa Ana 92703 54 homes, 53 low-income · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 18 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2014 · For families
- Elm Street Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 111 W Elm St, Anaheim 92805 52 homes, 51 low-income · 2 bd: 34 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Rancho Moulton HUD-assisted 25723 Via Lomas, Laguna Hills 92653 51 low-income homes · For families · (949) 831-8486
- Rancho Niguel HUD-assisted 25946 Via Lomas, Laguna Hills 92653 51 low-income homes · For families · (949) 831-8486
- Rancho Niguel Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 25952 Via Lomas, Laguna Hills 92653 51 homes, 50 low-income · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 6 · 4 bd: 5 · In service since 2005
- Santa Ana Infill Tax credit (LIHTC) 605 E Washington Ave, Santa Ana 92701 51 homes, 50 low-income · 2 bd: 14 · 3 bd: 36 · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Tiny Tim Tax credit (LIHTC) 2223 W 5th St, Santa Ana 92703 51 homes, 50 low-income · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 25 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 2021 · For families
- Chestnut Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 1745 E Fairway Dr, Orange 92866 50 homes, 49 low-income · 1 bd: 49 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 1996 · For families
- Della Rosa Tax credit (LIHTC) 14800 Beach Blvd, Westminster 92683 50 homes, 49 low-income · Studio: 25 · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 5 · In service since 2020 · For people experiencing homelessness
- Placentia Veterans Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 1945 E Veterans Way, Placentia 92870 50 homes, 49 low-income · 1 bd: 45 · 2 bd: 5 · In service since 2020 · For people experiencing homelessness
- Cornerstone Apt Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 9541 Ball Rd, Anaheim 92804 49 homes, 48 low-income · 2 bd: 25 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2009 · For families
- Ross & Durant Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1411 N Durant St, Santa Ana 92706 49 homes, 48 low-income · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Pacific Court Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2200 Delaware St, Huntington Beach 92648 48 homes, 47 low-income · 2 bd: 48 · In service since 2010 · For families
- Uptown Newport I (NORTH) - 4301 Jamboree Tax credit (LIHTC) 4301 Jamboree Rd, Newport Beach 92660 49 homes, 46 low-income · Studio: 4 · 1 bd: 30 · 2 bd: 15 · In service since 2020
- Wesley Village (fka Garden Grove United Methodist) Tax credit (LIHTC) 10861 Acacia Pkwy, Garden Grove 92840 47 homes, 46 low-income · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 15 · In service since 2017 · For families
- Walnut Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 620 S Walnut Ave, Brea 92821 46 low-income homes · In service since 1997 · For families
- Arbor View Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 624 S Velare St, Anaheim 92804 46 homes, 45 low-income · 2 bd: 27 · 3 bd: 9 · 4 bd: 10 · In service since 2010 · For families
- Broadway Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 1245 E Broadway, Anaheim 92805 46 homes, 45 low-income · 2 bd: 1 · 3 bd: 23 · 4 bd: 22 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Compass Rose Fka Richman Park Family Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 312 W Valencia Mesa Dr, Fullerton 92835 46 homes, 45 low-income · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Uptown Newport II (SOUTH) - 4201 Jamboree Tax credit (LIHTC) 4201 Jamboree Rd, Newport Beach 92660 46 homes, 45 low-income · Studio: 6 · 1 bd: 25 · 2 bd: 15 · In service since 2019
- The Crossings at Cherry Orchard Tax credit (LIHTC) 2748 W Lincoln Ave, Anaheim 92801 44 low-income homes · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 14 · In service since 2013 · For families
- Yorba Linda Palms Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 18444 Yorba Linda Blvd, Yorba Linda 92886 44 homes, 43 low-income · 2 bd: 8 · 3 bd: 36 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Briar Crest+ Rosecrest Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 11681 Stuart Dr, Garden Grove 92843 41 homes, 40 low-income · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 21 · 2 bd: 17 · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 2017 · For families
- Carbon Creek Shores HUD-assisted 3060 E Frontera St, Anaheim 92806 40 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Magnolia Acres Tax credit (LIHTC) 640 S Magnolia Ave, Anaheim 92804 40 low-income homes · In service since 1989 · For older adults
- Vista del Rio Tax credit (LIHTC) 1600 W Memory Ln, Santa Ana 92706 40 low-income homes · Studio: 15 · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 2013
- Access Irvine, Inc. HUD-assisted 3773 University Dr, Irvine 92612 40 homes, 39 low-income · For older adults · (949) 509-7012
- Casas del Rio HUD-assisted 1740 E La Veta Ave, Orange 92866 40 homes, 39 low-income · For people with disabilities · (714) 633-2510
- Santa Ana Station District Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 616 N Lacy St, Santa Ana 92701 40 homes, 39 low-income · 1 bd: 5 · 2 bd: 22 · 3 bd: 13 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Seasons II Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 27271 Paseo Espada, San Juan Capistrano 92675 38 homes, 37 low-income · 1 bd: 30 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 2009 · For older adults
- Stonegate Apt Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 9051 Katella Ave, Anaheim 92804 38 homes, 37 low-income · 2 bd: 14 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2014 · For families
- Jeffrey Lynne Neighborhood Revitalization Phase IV Tax credit (LIHTC) 1607 S Calle Del Mar, Anaheim 92802 36 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2007 · For families
- ST Johns Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 2031 Orange Ave, Costa Mesa 92627 36 low-income homes · 1 bd: 36 · In service since 2007 · For older adults · (949) 645-3728
- Royale Apts (westminster) Tax credit (LIHTC) 280 Hospital Cir, Westminster 92683 36 homes, 35 low-income · 3 bd: 19 · 4 bd: 17 · In service since 2011 · For families
- Camden Place Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 4500 Montecito Dr, La Palma 90623 35 low-income homes · 1 bd: 30 · 2 bd: 5 · In service since 1997 · For older adults
- Lacy & Raitt Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 703 N Lacy St, Santa Ana 92701 35 homes, 34 low-income · Studio: 3 · 1 bd: 19 · 2 bd: 11 · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 2010 · For families
- California Villas Tax credit (LIHTC) 935 S Gilbert St, Anaheim 92804 34 homes, 33 low-income · 1 bd: 29 · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- Sycamore Court HUD-assisted 10632 Bolsa Ave, Garden Grove 92843 78 homes, 31 low-income · For families
- Calendula Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 928 S Webster Ave, Anaheim 92804 32 homes, 31 low-income · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2014 · For families
- Jackson Aisle Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 15432 Jackson St, Midway City 92655 30 homes, 29 low-income · Studio: 29 · 1 bd: 1 · In service since 2003
- Avenida Villas Tax credit (LIHTC) 9602 Ball Rd, Anaheim 92804 29 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 5 · In service since 2012
- East Fullerton Villas Tax credit (LIHTC) 2140 E Chapman Ave, Fullerton 92831 27 low-income homes · In service since 1996 · For families
- Glenneyre Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 450 Glenneyre St, Laguna Beach 92651 27 homes, 26 low-income · Studio: 27 · In service since 2004
- Stonegate Apt Homes II Tax credit (LIHTC) 8911 Katella Ave, Anaheim 92804 26 homes, 25 low-income · 2 bd: 10 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2014 · For families
- Costa Mesa Village HUD-assisted 2450 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa 92627 73 homes, 24 low-income · (949) 642-8226
- Casa Maria Del Rio HUD-assisted 2200 E Chapman Ave, Fullerton 92831 25 homes, 24 low-income · For people with disabilities · (714) 680-8815
- Diamond Aisle Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1310 W Diamond St, Anaheim 92801 25 homes, 24 low-income · 1 bd: 15 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 2008
- Hagan Place HUD-assisted 383 3rd St, Laguna Beach 92651 25 homes, 24 low-income · For people with disabilities · (949) 376-3033
- Harbor View Terrace Apts HUD-assisted 2305 N Harbor Blvd, Fullerton 92835 25 homes, 24 low-income · For people with disabilities · (714) 525-2766
- Villa Hermosa HUD-assisted 14501 Harvard Ave, Irvine 92606 24 homes, 23 low-income · For people with disabilities · (949) 559-5902
- Casa Alegre Tax credit (LIHTC) 2761 W Ball Rd, Anaheim 92804 23 homes, 22 low-income · Studio: 22 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2003
- Walnut Pixley Tax credit (LIHTC) 1519 E Walnut Ave, Orange 92867 22 low-income homes · In service since 1994 · For families
- Cambridge Heights Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 7541 Wyoming St, Westminster 92683 22 homes, 21 low-income · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- Avon Dakota Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 868 S Dakota St, Anaheim 92805 21 low-income homes · 1 bd: 3 · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Bowen Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 1970 Lake St, Huntington Beach 92648 20 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · In service since 2002 · For older adults
- Greenleaf Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2048 W Greenleaf Ave, Anaheim 92801 20 homes, 19 low-income · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 8 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2010 · For families
- Stonegate Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 170 N Prospect St, Orange 92869 20 homes, 19 low-income · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- Las Palmas Village (aka Avenida Serra) Tax credit (LIHTC) 115 Avenida Serra, San Clemente 92672 19 homes, 18 low-income · 1 bd: 19 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Buena Vista Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 16451 E Buena Vista Ave, Orange 92865 17 low-income homes · 2 bd: 11 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Garnet Lane Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3125 Garnet Ln, Fullerton 92831 17 low-income homes · In service since 1997 · For families
- Avon Dakota Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 808 S Dakota St, Anaheim 92805 16 homes, 15 low-income · 2 bd: 11 · 3 bd: 5 · In service since 2013 · For families
- Highland Manor Apts. HUD-assisted 1128 Highland St, Santa Ana 92703 12 low-income homes · For families · (714) 538-7729
- Salerno Apartments HUD-assisted 501 Nightmist, Irvine 92618 70 homes, 10 low-income · (760) 456-6000
- Newport House HUD-assisted 8361 Knott Ave, Buena Park 90620 11 homes, 10 low-income · For people with disabilities
- Stanton Accessible Apts HUD-assisted 10572 Knott Ave, Stanton 90680 10 homes, 9 low-income · For people with disabilities · (714) 236-0633
- Sutton Irvine Residences HUD-assisted 4251 Margarita St, Irvine 92604 9 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (714) 978-0365
- Calendula Court HUD-assisted 928 S Webster Ave, Anaheim 92804 24 homes, 8 low-income · (714) 229-5804
- Friendly Center HUD-assisted 451 N Lemon St, Orange 92866 8 low-income homes · For families
- La Gema del Barrio Tax credit (LIHTC) 638 E Adams St, Santa Ana 92707 6 low-income homes · In service since 1992 · For families
- Pacific Sun Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 17462 Keelson Ln, Huntington Beach 92647 6 low-income homes · 2 bd: 1 · 3 bd: 5 · In service since 2011
- Raitt Street Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 201 N Raitt St, Santa Ana 92703 6 low-income homes · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 1993 · For families
- Huntington Villa Yorba Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 16000 Villa Yorba, Huntington Beach 92647 193 homes
- Village Center Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 200 E Lincoln Ave, Anaheim 92805 99 homes
- Calendula Court Housing Partners LP Tax credit (LIHTC) 928 S Webster Ave, Anaheim 92804 31 homes
- Wilhelmina Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 508 E Wilhelmina St, Anaheim 92805 11 homes
- Alleluia House HUD-assisted 1592 W Orangewood Ave, Anaheim 92802 6 homes · For older adults
11 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Orange County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 4 agencies serve in Orange County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
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| 1 person | $39,100 | $65,150 | $104,200 |
| 2 people | $44,700 | $74,450 | $119,100 |
| 3 people | $50,300 | $83,750 | $134,000 |
| 4 people | $55,850 | $93,050 | $148,850 |
| 5 people | $60,350 | $100,500 | $160,800 |
| 6 people | $64,800 | $107,950 | $172,700 |
| 7 people | $69,300 | $115,400 | $184,600 |
| 8 people | $73,750 | $122,850 | $196,500 |
Area median income: $138,600. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $2,322 – $2,838
- 1 bedroom $2,349 – $2,871
- 2 bedrooms $2,751 – $3,363
- 3 bedrooms $3,738 – $4,568
- 4 bedrooms $4,468 – $5,460
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Orange County Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 11,766 vouchers (714) 480-2700 Orange County Housing Authority: January.Johnson@occr.oc.gov
- City of Anaheim Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 6,835 vouchers (714) 765-4320 City of Anaheim Housing Authority: anaheimha@anaheim.net
- Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana Section 8 vouchers · 3,398 vouchers (714) 667-2200 Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana: JBrown@santa-ana.org
- Housing Authority of the City of Garden Grove Section 8 vouchers · 2,437 vouchers (714) 741-5150 Housing Authority of the City of Garden Grove: housing@ggcity.org
Housing agencies in California Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in California
What California law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 1 month of rent
- Cal. Civ. Code §1950.5(c)(1), (c)(4)
- When must they return my deposit?
- 21 days
- Cal. Civ. Code §1950.5
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 3 court days
- Cal. Code Civ. Proc. §1161(2)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 30 or 60 days, depending on the case
- Cal. Civ. Code §1946.1(b), (c)
- Only a court order can remove youCal. Civ. Code §789.3
- Protection from retaliationCal. Civ. Code §1942.5
- Protection related to immigration statusCal. Civ. Code §1940.3
Help
Where to get help with rent in Orange County
These HUD-approved agencies have offices in Orange County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Greenpath Financial Wellness
5151 California Ave, Irvine · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 3 more
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NHS OF ORANGE COUNTY dba NEIGHBORWORKS ORANGE COUNTY
1855 W Katella Ave Ste 340, Orange · Spanish
Also serves in Vietnamese.
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 7 more
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Orange County Community Housing Corporation
501 N Golden Circle Dr Ste 200, Santa Ana · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- Budget and credit workshops
- and 4 more
Rental assistance programs
The ones that serve in Orange County or the whole state, with what each page says about being open.
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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): energy bill help
Run by California Department of Community Services and Development (CSD)
One-time payment from the federal LIHEAP program in California to help with your heating or cooling bill, or if your service is about to be shut off
Limited funds remain, per the source
See details
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Orange County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in California, the average home bill was $161 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
Adjust advanced details
Let's do the math
Cash to move in
$6,114
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $3,057
- Security deposit
- $3,057
- Total
- $6,114
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Orange County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $2,580; 1 bedroom: $2,610; 2 bedrooms: $3,057; 3 bedrooms: $4,153; 4 bedrooms: $4,964. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Orange County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($3,057) without spending more than 30% of income takes $58.79 an hour full time, or $122,280 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Orange County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $93,050 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Orange County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $2,751 and $3,363 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Orange County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $2,690 in 90631 to $4,590 in 92660. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Orange County?
HUD lists 236 properties with homes for low-income households in Orange County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Orange County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Orange County, 57% of renter households are in that position; in California, 55%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).