Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Shasta County, California
Shasta County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,581 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,317 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $30.40 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,581
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 40% less than in California
- Typical rent
- $1,317
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 35% less than in California
- Wage needed
- $30.40
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $63,240 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 53%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 4% less than in California
Only here
Renting in Shasta County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Among the neighboring counties, Lassen County has the lowest typical rent ($1,000), 24% below the $1,317 in Shasta County.
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 Shasta 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 Shasta County was $1,652 a month in September 2026: 3.9% 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 | $1,201 | $23.10 | $48,040 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,209 | $23.25 | $48,360 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,581 | $30.40 | $63,240 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,189 | $42.10 | $87,560 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,643 | $50.83 | $105,720 |
HUD area: Redding, CA MSA. 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 25 ZIP codes in Shasta County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,440 in 96007 to $2,160 in 96073. 6 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,581).
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)
| 96001 | Redding, CA | $1,150 | $1,160 | $1,520 | $2,100 | $2,540 |
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| 96002 | Redding, CA | $1,180 | $1,190 | $1,560 | $2,160 | $2,610 |
| 96003 | Redding, CA | $1,350 | $1,360 | $1,780 | $2,460 | $2,980 |
| 96007 | Redding, CA | $1,060 | $1,100 | $1,440 | $1,990 | $2,410 |
| 96007 | Tehama County, CA | $1,060 | $1,100 | $1,440 | $1,990 | $2,410 |
| 96008 | Redding, CA | $1,290 | $1,300 | $1,700 | $2,350 | $2,840 |
| 96011 | Redding, CA | $1,060 | $1,100 | $1,440 | $1,990 | $2,410 |
| 96013 | Redding, CA | $1,060 | $1,100 | $1,440 | $1,990 | $2,410 |
| 96016 | Redding, CA | $1,060 | $1,100 | $1,440 | $1,990 | $2,410 |
| 96017 | Redding, CA | $1,060 | $1,100 | $1,440 | $1,990 | $2,410 |
| 96019 | Redding, CA | $1,220 | $1,230 | $1,610 | $2,230 | $2,690 |
| 96028 | Redding, CA | $1,060 | $1,100 | $1,440 | $1,990 | $2,410 |
| 96033 | Redding, CA | $1,160 | $1,170 | $1,530 | $2,120 | $2,560 |
| 96040 | Redding, CA | $1,200 | $1,210 | $1,580 | $2,190 | $2,640 |
| 96047 | Redding, CA | $1,080 | $1,130 | $1,480 | $2,020 | $2,410 |
| 96051 | Redding, CA | $1,060 | $1,100 | $1,440 | $1,990 | $2,410 |
| 96062 | Redding, CA | $1,530 | $1,540 | $2,010 | $2,780 | $3,360 |
| 96065 | Redding, CA | $1,200 | $1,210 | $1,580 | $2,190 | $2,640 |
| 96069 | Redding, CA | $1,200 | $1,210 | $1,580 | $2,190 | $2,640 |
| 96071 | Redding, CA | $1,200 | $1,210 | $1,580 | $2,190 | $2,640 |
| 96073 | Redding, CA | $1,620 | $1,640 | $2,160 | $2,990 | $3,610 |
| 96084 | Redding, CA | $1,200 | $1,210 | $1,580 | $2,190 | $2,640 |
| 96087 | Redding, CA | $1,130 | $1,240 | $1,620 | $2,270 | $2,750 |
| 96088 | Redding, CA | $1,200 | $1,210 | $1,580 | $2,190 | $2,640 |
| 96096 | Redding, CA | $1,200 | $1,210 | $1,580 | $2,190 | $2,640 |
- 96001 · Redding, CA $1,520$2,100
- 96002 · Redding, CA $1,560$2,160
- 96003 · Redding, CA $1,780$2,460
- 96007 · Redding, CA $1,440$1,990
- 96007 · Tehama County, CA $1,440$1,990
- 96008 · Redding, CA $1,700$2,350
- 96011 · Redding, CA $1,440$1,990
- 96013 · Redding, CA $1,440$1,990
- 96016 · Redding, CA $1,440$1,990
- 96017 · Redding, CA $1,440$1,990
- 96019 · Redding, CA $1,610$2,230
- 96028 · Redding, CA $1,440$1,990
- 96033 · Redding, CA $1,530$2,120
- 96040 · Redding, CA $1,580$2,190
- 96047 · Redding, CA $1,480$2,020
- 96051 · Redding, CA $1,440$1,990
- 96062 · Redding, CA $2,010$2,780
- 96065 · Redding, CA $1,580$2,190
- 96069 · Redding, CA $1,580$2,190
- 96071 · Redding, CA $1,580$2,190
- 96073 · Redding, CA $2,160$2,990
- 96084 · Redding, CA $1,580$2,190
- 96087 · Redding, CA $1,620$2,270
- 96088 · Redding, CA $1,580$2,190
- 96096 · Redding, CA $1,580$2,190
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 Shasta County, 53% 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.
53%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
24,538 households rent in Shasta County
- Spend half or more of their income 25%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 29%
- Spend less than 30% 47%
Compared with the state and the country
- Shasta 53%
- California 55%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Shasta County
HUD lists 34 properties with homes for low-income households in Shasta County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 23
- HUD-assisted
- 13
2,079 homes in all; 1,744 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Heritage Plaza Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1895 Benton Dr, Redding 96003 180 homes, 156 low-income · Studio: 4 · 1 bd: 56 · 2 bd: 63 · 3 bd: 35 · In service since 2003
- Manzanita Hills Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1526 Spruce St, Anderson 96007 160 homes, 148 low-income · 1 bd: 120 · 2 bd: 40 · In service since 2011
- River Garden Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3195 Briarwood Dr, Anderson 96007 108 homes, 106 low-income · 1 bd: 84 · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2011
- Regency Place Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2501 Red Bud Ln, Anderson 96007 81 homes, 80 low-income · 1 bd: 64 · 2 bd: 17 · In service since 2004
- Blue Oak Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 2300 State Highway 273, Anderson 96007 80 homes, 79 low-income · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 40 · 4 bd: 16 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Shadowbrook Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1835 Hartnell Ave, Redding 96002 80 homes, 79 low-income · 3 bd: 40 · 4 bd: 40 · In service since 2001 · For families
- Season at Regency Place II Tax credit (LIHTC) 2400 Shady Ln, Anderson 96007 79 homes, 78 low-income · 1 bd: 63 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 2011 · For older adults
- Laurel Glen Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 555 Leila Ave, Redding 96002 64 homes, 63 low-income · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 2000 · For families
- Mercy Oaks Village HUD-assisted 2355 McAuley Way, Redding 96003 63 homes, 62 low-income · For older adults · (530) 242-1797
- Tree House Senior Apartments HUD-assisted 4500 Alder St, Redding 96003 62 homes, 61 low-income · For older adults · (530) 246-1086
- Lorenz Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1509 Yuba St, Redding 96001 60 low-income homes · Studio: 24 · 1 bd: 36 · In service since 2014 · For older adults · (530) 243-6451
- Tara Hills Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 4555 Riddle Rd, Shasta Lake 96019 60 low-income homes · 3 bd: 30 · 4 bd: 30 · In service since 1999 · For families
- Heritage Plaza Phase II HUD-assisted 1875 Benton Dr, Redding 96003 80 homes, 59 low-income · For families · (916) 241-7740
- Seasons at Los Robles Tax credit (LIHTC) 2780 Ventura St, Anderson 96007 59 homes, 58 low-income · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 45 · In service since 2005 · For older adults
- Mountain Vistas HUD-assisted 675 Peppertree Ln, Redding 96003 57 homes, 56 low-income · For older adults · (530) 244-7901
- Heather Ridge Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 830 Saint Marks St, Redding 96003 56 low-income homes · 2 bd: 56 · In service since 1989 · For families
- Redding Pilgrim HUD-assisted 910 Canby Rd, Redding 96003 50 homes, 49 low-income · For older adults · (530) 222-2210
- Hotel Redding Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1748 Market St, Redding 96001 49 homes, 48 low-income · Studio: 6 · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 7 · In service since 2002 · For older adults · (530) 241-2331
- Battle Creek Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2600 Red Bud Ln, Anderson 96007 40 low-income homes · In service since 2007 · For older adults
- Mountain Vistas II HUD-assisted 385 Hilltop Dr, Redding 96003 40 homes, 39 low-income · For older adults · (530) 241-9030
- Valley Ridge Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2100 Morningstar Way, Shasta Lake 96019 38 low-income homes · In service since 1991 · For older adults
- Cedarwood Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 24845 Fort Crook Ave, Fall River Mills 96028 38 homes, 37 low-income · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 18 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Anderson Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 1565 Fair Oaks Dr, Anderson 96007 36 low-income homes · In service since 1988 · For families
- Shady Lane Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2401 Shady Ln, Anderson 96007 33 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 10 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Linden Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2795 West St, Redding 96001 30 homes, 29 low-income · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 14 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Battle Creek Family Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2425 Shady Ln, Anderson 96007 24 low-income homes · In service since 1987 · For families
- Della Williams Gardens HUD-assisted 3221 Bechelli Ln, Redding 96002 21 homes, 20 low-income · For people with disabilities · (530) 224-9750
- East Street Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1225 South St, Redding 96001 21 homes, 20 low-income · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 5 · In service since 2010 · For older adults
- The Woodlands II Tax credit (LIHTC) 2900 Polk St, Redding 96001 20 homes, 19 low-income · 1 bd: 5 · 2 bd: 10 · 3 bd: 5 · In service since 2020 · For people with disabilities, families
- Wilshire Place HUD-assisted 580 Wilshire Dr, Redding 96002 17 homes, 16 low-income · For people with disabilities · (530) 222-0532
- Saint Clare Court HUD-assisted 2475 Beverly Dr, Redding 96002 15 homes, 14 low-income · For people with disabilities · (530) 223-5639
- Redding / RHF Housing, Inc. HUD-assisted 2142 Butte St, Redding 96001 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (530) 244-2320
- Whispering Oaks HUD-assisted 900 Canby Rd, Redding 96003 10 homes, 9 low-income · For people with disabilities · (530) 226-8475
- HPD Anderson Tax credit (LIHTC) 3173 Briarwood Dr, Anderson 96007 256 homes
2 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 Shasta County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 2 agencies serve in Shasta 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $60,250 | $96,350 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $64,100 | $102,600 |
Area median income: $97,100. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Redding, CA MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,081 – $1,321
- 1 bedroom $1,088 – $1,330
- 2 bedrooms $1,423 – $1,739
- 3 bedrooms $1,970 – $2,408
- 4 bedrooms $2,379 – $2,907
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
- Housing Authority of the City of Redding Section 8 vouchers · 1,747 vouchers (530) 225-4048 Housing Authority of the City of Redding: RHAExecutiveDirector@cityofredding.org
- County of Shasta HSG Auth Section 8 vouchers · 1,055 vouchers (530) 225-5160 County of Shasta HSG Auth: lburch@shastacounty.gov
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 Shasta County
HUD lists no counseling agencies near in Shasta County. Free legal aid and your housing agency can guide you.
Rental assistance programs
The ones that serve in Shasta 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
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It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Shasta 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
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Cash to move in
$3,162
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,581
- Security deposit
- $1,581
- Total
- $3,162
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Shasta County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,201; 1 bedroom: $1,209; 2 bedrooms: $1,581; 3 bedrooms: $2,189; 4 bedrooms: $2,643. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Shasta County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,581) without spending more than 30% of income takes $30.40 an hour full time, or $63,240 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Shasta County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $48,550 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 Shasta 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 $1,423 and $1,739 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Shasta County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,440 in 96007 to $2,160 in 96073. 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 Shasta County?
HUD lists 34 properties with homes for low-income households in Shasta 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 Shasta County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Shasta County, 53% of renter households are in that position; in California, 55%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).