Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Ventura County, California
Ventura County has a HUD fair market rent of $2,424 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $2,317 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $46.62 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $2,424
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 8% less than in California
- Typical rent
- $2,317
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 14% more than in California
- Wage needed
- $46.62
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $96,960 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 59%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 6% more than in California
Only here
Renting in Ventura 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, Kern County has the lowest typical rent ($1,300), 44% below the $2,317 in Ventura 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 Ventura 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 Ventura County was $2,955 a month in September 2026: 1.9% 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 | $1,827 | $35.13 | $73,080 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,035 | $39.13 | $81,400 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,424 | $46.62 | $96,960 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,287 | $63.21 | $131,480 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,816 | $73.38 | $152,640 |
HUD area: Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, 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 36 ZIP codes in Ventura County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,850 in 93225 to $3,380 in 91361. 20 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($2,424).
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)
| 91320 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $2,150 | $2,400 | $2,880 | $3,900 | $4,520 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91360 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $1,980 | $2,240 | $2,680 | $3,630 | $4,220 |
| 91361 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA | $2,510 | $2,800 | $3,380 | $4,430 | $5,080 |
| 91361 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $2,510 | $2,800 | $3,380 | $4,430 | $5,080 |
| 91362 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA | $2,300 | $2,560 | $3,040 | $4,070 | $4,730 |
| 91362 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $2,300 | $2,560 | $3,040 | $4,070 | $4,730 |
| 91377 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $2,490 | $2,780 | $3,330 | $4,500 | $5,230 |
| 93001 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $1,860 | $2,070 | $2,450 | $3,300 | $3,840 |
| 93003 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $1,870 | $2,080 | $2,470 | $3,320 | $3,870 |
| 93004 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $1,990 | $2,220 | $2,630 | $3,540 | $4,120 |
| 93010 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $1,970 | $2,190 | $2,600 | $3,510 | $4,070 |
| 93012 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $2,320 | $2,610 | $3,120 | $4,230 | $4,910 |
| 93015 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $1,500 | $1,670 | $1,990 | $2,700 | $3,140 |
| 93021 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $2,110 | $2,350 | $2,790 | $3,780 | $4,390 |
| 93022 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $1,970 | $2,220 | $2,650 | $3,600 | $4,170 |
| 93023 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $1,570 | $1,750 | $2,070 | $2,810 | $3,260 |
| 93030 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $1,610 | $1,790 | $2,120 | $2,880 | $3,330 |
| 93033 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $1,520 | $1,690 | $2,010 | $2,720 | $3,160 |
| 93035 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $1,960 | $2,190 | $2,590 | $3,490 | $4,060 |
| 93036 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $1,800 | $2,000 | $2,370 | $3,190 | $3,710 |
| 93040 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $1,510 | $1,700 | $2,030 | $2,750 | $3,190 |
| 93041 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $1,770 | $1,970 | $2,330 | $3,140 | $3,650 |
| 93042 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $1,660 | $1,870 | $2,250 | $3,030 | $3,500 |
| 93043 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $1,770 | $1,970 | $2,330 | $3,140 | $3,650 |
| 93060 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $1,490 | $1,650 | $1,980 | $2,680 | $3,110 |
| 93063 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA | $2,050 | $2,290 | $2,730 | $3,700 | $4,300 |
| 93063 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $2,050 | $2,290 | $2,730 | $3,700 | $4,300 |
| 93064 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $1,830 | $2,040 | $2,430 | $3,290 | $3,820 |
| 93065 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $2,220 | $2,500 | $2,990 | $4,050 | $4,710 |
| 93066 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $1,860 | $2,080 | $2,460 | $3,310 | $3,850 |
| 93225 | Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $1,410 | $1,470 | $1,850 | $2,560 | $3,080 |
| 93225 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $1,410 | $1,470 | $1,850 | $2,560 | $3,080 |
| 93252 | Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $1,710 | $1,950 | $2,190 | $2,920 | $3,320 |
| 93252 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $1,710 | $1,950 | $2,190 | $2,920 | $3,320 |
| 93252 | San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $1,710 | $1,950 | $2,190 | $2,920 | $3,320 |
| 93252 | Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $1,710 | $1,950 | $2,190 | $2,920 | $3,320 |
- 91320 · Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $2,880$3,900
- 91360 · Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $2,680$3,630
- 91361 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA $3,380$4,430
- 91361 · Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $3,380$4,430
- 91362 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA $3,040$4,070
- 91362 · Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $3,040$4,070
- 91377 · Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $3,330$4,500
- 93001 · Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $2,450$3,300
- 93003 · Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $2,470$3,320
- 93004 · Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $2,630$3,540
- 93010 · Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $2,600$3,510
- 93012 · Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $3,120$4,230
- 93015 · Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $1,990$2,700
- 93021 · Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $2,790$3,780
- 93022 · Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $2,650$3,600
- 93023 · Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $2,070$2,810
- 93030 · Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $2,120$2,880
- 93033 · Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $2,010$2,720
- 93035 · Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $2,590$3,490
- 93036 · Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $2,370$3,190
- 93040 · Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $2,030$2,750
- 93041 · Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $2,330$3,140
- 93042 · Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $2,250$3,030
- 93043 · Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $2,330$3,140
- 93060 · Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $1,980$2,680
- 93063 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA $2,730$3,700
- 93063 · Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $2,730$3,700
- 93064 · Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $2,430$3,290
- 93065 · Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $2,990$4,050
- 93066 · Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $2,460$3,310
- 93225 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA $1,850$2,560
- 93225 · Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $1,850$2,560
- 93252 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA $2,190$2,920
- 93252 · Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $2,190$2,920
- 93252 · San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $2,190$2,920
- 93252 · Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $2,190$2,920
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 Ventura County, 59% 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.
59%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
99,321 households rent in Ventura County
- Spend half or more of their income 29%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 29%
- Spend less than 30% 41%
Compared with the state and the country
- Ventura 59%
- California 55%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Ventura County
HUD lists 120 properties with homes for low-income households in Ventura County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 90
- HUD-assisted
- 13
- public housing
- 18
8,830 homes in all; 8,014 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Mira Vista Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2700 E Ponderosa Dr, Camarillo 93010 305 homes, 303 low-income · 1 bd: 216 · 2 bd: 89 · In service since 2006
- Holiday Manor Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1924 Camino Del Sol, Oxnard 93030 252 homes, 251 low-income · 1 bd: 60 · 2 bd: 101 · 3 bd: 91 · In service since 2001 · For families
- Gateway Station Tax credit (LIHTC) 1230 S Oxnard Blvd, Oxnard 93030 240 homes, 237 low-income · 1 bd: 35 · 2 bd: 88 · 3 bd: 93 · 4 bd: 24 · In service since 2018
- Sycamore Senior Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 333 N F St, Oxnard 93030 229 homes, 226 low-income · Studio: 94 · 1 bd: 112 · 2 bd: 22 · In service since 2009 · For older adults
- Pacific Point Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1001 W Gonzales Rd, Oxnard 93036 213 low-income homes · 1 bd: 170 · 2 bd: 46 · In service since 1997
- Heritage Park Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 820 S E St, Oxnard 93030 195 low-income homes · 1 bd: 146 · 2 bd: 49 · In service since 1997 · For older adults
- Vintage Crest Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 4700 Park Ln, Moorpark 93021 190 homes, 189 low-income · 1 bd: 96 · 2 bd: 94 · In service since 2004 · For older adults
- Vintage Paseo Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2970 Tapo Canyon Rd, Simi Valley 93063 176 homes, 175 low-income · 1 bd: 93 · 2 bd: 83 · In service since 2004 · For older adults
- Channel Island Park Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 931 Bismark Way, Oxnard 93033 152 homes, 150 low-income · 1 bd: 38 · 2 bd: 78 · 3 bd: 36 · In service since 2003 · For families · (805) 486-2906
- Park Glenn Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 200 S Glenn Dr, Camarillo 93010 150 low-income homes · Studio: 27 · 1 bd: 78 · 2 bd: 46 · In service since 1999
- Santa Paulan Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 115 N 4th St, Santa Paula 93060 150 homes, 148 low-income · Studio: 72 · 1 bd: 52 · 2 bd: 26 · In service since 2007 · For older adults
- Sorrento Villas Tax credit (LIHTC) 415 Country Club Dr, Simi Valley 93065 148 low-income homes · 1 bd: 126 · 2 bd: 22 · In service since 1999 · For older adults
- Shadows Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1949 Los Feliz Dr, Thousand Oaks 91362 148 homes, 147 low-income · 1 bd: 56 · 2 bd: 92 · In service since 2007
- Las Cortes Tax credit (LIHTC) 1200 Felicia Ct, Oxnard 93030 144 homes, 142 low-income · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 42 · 3 bd: 39 · 4 bd: 15 · In service since 2018 · For families
- Vista del Mar Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 137 S Palm St, Ventura 93001 142 homes, 140 low-income · Studio: 27 · 1 bd: 103 · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 2015 · For older adults
- Harmony Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 941 Sunset Garden Ln, Simi Valley 93065 136 homes, 134 low-income · 1 bd: 111 · 2 bd: 25 · In service since 1999 · For older adults
- Villages at Westview - Phase 1 Tax credit (LIHTC) 340 W Vince St, Ventura 93001 131 homes, 130 low-income · 1 bd: 19 · 2 bd: 61 · 3 bd: 40 · 4 bd: 11 · In service since 2019
- Wagon Wheel Family Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 510 Winchester Dr, Oxnard 93036 120 homes, 119 low-income · 1 bd: 34 · 2 bd: 38 · 3 bd: 30 · 4 bd: 18 · In service since 2014 · For families
- Camino del Sol Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1910 Camino Del Sol, Oxnard 93030 120 homes, 118 low-income · 1 bd: 60 · 2 bd: 60 · In service since 2004 · For older adults
- Las Serenas Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2090 Yosemite Ave, Simi Valley 93063 108 homes, 107 low-income · 1 bd: 96 · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 2011 · For older adults
- Oxnard Townhomes Public housing 1361 Althea Ct, Oxnard 93036 106 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Oxnard · Average payment: $1,391 a month · Average wait: 14 months · Homes at several sites · (805) 385-8094
- Cypress Meadows Tax credit (LIHTC) 1405 Cypress Point Ln, Ventura 93003 104 low-income homes · In service since 1995 · For older adults
- Springville Senior Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 551 Camino Tierra, Camarillo 93010 104 homes, 103 low-income · 1 bd: 74 · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 2019 · For older adults
- Gateway Plaza Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1719 S Oxnard Blvd, Oxnard 93030 107 homes, 102 low-income · Studio: 105 · In service since 2000
- Pleasant Valley Public housing 5111 Squires Dr, Oxnard 93033 102 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Oxnard · Average payment: $1,242 a month · Average wait: 53 months · (805) 385-8094
- Whispering Oaks Public housing 999 E Ojai Ave, Ojai 93023 101 homes, 100 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the County of Ventura · Average payment: $421 a month · Average wait: 39 months · (805) 480-9991
- Colonia Village Public housing 1201 Felicia Ct, Oxnard 93030 100 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Oxnard · Average payment: $1,482 a month · Average wait: 72 months · (805) 385-8094
- Palm Vista Public housing 801 S C St, Oxnard 93030 100 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Oxnard · Average payment: $482 a month · Average wait: 18 months · (805) 385-8094
- Johnson Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 9620 Telephone Rd, Ventura 93004 101 homes, 99 low-income · 1 bd: 100 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2016 · For older adults
- Buena Vida Et Al Public housing 7995 Telephone Rd, Ventura 93004 100 homes, 99 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura · Average payment: $1,211 a month · Average wait: 90 months · Homes at several sites · (805) 648-5008
- Casa Pacifica HUD-assisted 703 N Ventura Rd, Port Hueneme 93041 91 homes, 90 low-income · For older adults · (805) 986-2100
- Ponderosa Village HUD-assisted 2105 E Ponderosa Dr, Camarillo 93010 91 homes, 90 low-income · For older adults · (805) 437-6545
- Conejo Future Apts. HUD-assisted 130 Brazil St, Thousand Oaks 91360 90 low-income homes · For older adults
- Scattered Sites Public housing 1216 E Santa Clara St, Ventura 93001 86 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura · Average payment: $885 a month · Average wait: 189 months · Homes at several sites · (805) 648-5008
- Paseo del Rio Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 281 Riverpark Blvd, Oxnard 93036 86 homes, 85 low-income · 1 bd: 25 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 29 · In service since 2009 · For families
- Citrus Tree Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 11155 Citrus Dr, Ventura 93004 81 homes, 80 low-income · 1 bd: 42 · 2 bd: 15 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2000 · For families
- Villa Garcia (thousand Oaks) Tax credit (LIHTC) 1379 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks 91362 80 homes, 79 low-income · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 1999 · For families
- Villa Garcia Tax credit (LIHTC) 1379 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks 91362 79 low-income homes · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 2016 · For families
- Silvercrest- Ventura HUD-assisted 750 Petit Ave, Ventura 93004 75 homes, 74 low-income · For older adults · (805) 647-0110
- Heywood Gardens HUD-assisted 1770 Heywood St, Simi Valley 93065 74 low-income homes · For older adults · (805) 583-8464
- Aaaarodney Fernandez Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 210 W Santa Barbara St, Santa Paula 93060 74 homes, 73 low-income · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 36 · In service since 2011 · For families
- Las Villas de Paseo Nuevo Tax credit (LIHTC) 5451 Cypress Rd, Oxnard 93033 72 homes, 71 low-income · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 48 · In service since 2013 · For families
- Villa Madera Tax credit (LIHTC) 1051 N A St, Oxnard 93030 72 homes, 71 low-income · 2 bd: 18 · 3 bd: 42 · 4 bd: 12 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Colonia Village Public housing 1210 E Colonia Rd, Oxnard 93030 70 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Oxnard · Average payment: $1,370 a month · Average wait: 30 months · (805) 385-8094
- Seasons at Simi Valley Tax credit (LIHTC) 1662 Rory Ln, Simi Valley 93063 69 homes, 68 low-income · 1 bd: 56 · 2 bd: 13 · In service since 2016 · For older adults
- Working Artists Ventura (WAV) Tax credit (LIHTC) 170 S Garden St, Ventura 93001 69 homes, 68 low-income · Studio: 7 · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 9 · 3 bd: 18 · 4 bd: 3 · In service since 2009 · For families
- Shadowridge Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1987 Ridgegate Ln, Simi Valley 93065 332 homes, 66 low-income · 1 bd: 92 · 2 bd: 218 · 3 bd: 22 · In service since 1990
- Valle Naranjal Tax credit (LIHTC) 4270 Center St, Piru 93040 66 homes, 65 low-income · 2 bd: 21 · 3 bd: 35 · 4 bd: 10 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Florence Janss Apts Public housing 210 Brazil St, Thousand Oaks 91360 64 homes, 63 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the County of Ventura · Average payment: $469 a month · Average wait: 60 months · (805) 480-9991
- Hobson Way Family Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 500 Hobson Way, Oxnard 93030 64 homes, 63 low-income · 2 bd: 18 · 3 bd: 37 · 4 bd: 9 · In service since 1996 · For families
- Vineyard Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 2800 E Vineyard Ave, Oxnard 93036 62 homes, 61 low-income · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 30 · In service since 1999 · For families
- Adagio Apartments (fka Springville at Camarillo) Tax credit (LIHTC) 168 Stonegate Rd, Camarillo 93010 60 homes, 59 low-income · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 21 · 3 bd: 21 · In service since 2016 · For families
- Azahar Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 465 Myrtle Ave, Ventura 93004 60 homes, 59 low-income · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 15 · 3 bd: 36 · 4 bd: 5 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Hillcrest Villas Tax credit (LIHTC) 2736 E Hillcrest Dr, Thousand Oaks 91362 60 homes, 59 low-income · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 10 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2013 · For families
- Oak Creek Senior Villas Tax credit (LIHTC) 367 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks 91360 57 homes, 56 low-income · 1 bd: 47 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 2004 · For older adults
- Santa Paula Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 214 N 8th St, Santa Paula 93060 55 low-income homes · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 20 · In service since 1999
- Paseo Santa Clara Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 289 Riverpark Blvd, Oxnard 93036 54 homes, 53 low-income · 1 bd: 15 · 2 bd: 23 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2009 · For families
- Villa Victoria Tax credit (LIHTC) 3730 Gum Tree St, Oxnard 93036 54 homes, 53 low-income · 1 bd: 1 · 3 bd: 34 · 4 bd: 19 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Sonata at Riverpark Tax credit (LIHTC) 401 Danvers River Dr, Oxnard 93036 53 homes, 52 low-income · 1 bd: 11 · 2 bd: 21 · 3 bd: 21 · In service since 2016 · For families
- Villa Cesar Chavez Tax credit (LIHTC) 381 E Hueneme Rd, Oxnard 93033 52 homes, 51 low-income · 2 bd: 3 · 3 bd: 32 · 4 bd: 17 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Esseff Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1423 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks 91362 51 homes, 50 low-income · Studio: 48 · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2001
- Plaza Vista Public housing 401 S C St, Oxnard 93030 50 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Oxnard · Average payment: $427 a month · Average wait: 16 months · (805) 385-8094
- Fiore Gardens Public housing 220 E Hillcrest Dr, Thousand Oaks 91360 50 homes, 49 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the County of Ventura · Average payment: $1,266 a month · (805) 480-9991
- Parkview Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 512 Main St, Fillmore 93015 50 homes, 49 low-income · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 2007 · For older adults
- 1854 Los Feliz DR Apts Public housing 1872 Los Feliz Dr, Thousand Oaks 91362 49 homes, 48 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the County of Ventura · Average payment: $896 a month · (805) 480-9991
- Colonial House Tax credit (LIHTC) 705 N Oxnard Blvd, Oxnard 93030 44 homes, 43 low-income · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 12 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 2014 · For families
- El Patio Hotel Tax credit (LIHTC) 167 S Palm St, Ventura 93001 42 homes, 41 low-income · Studio: 41 · 1 bd: 1 · In service since 2011
- Casa Merced HUD-assisted 840 W 5th St, Oxnard 93030 41 homes, 40 low-income · For older adults · (303) 830-3300
- Santa Paula Farmworker Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 622 E Main St, Santa Paula 93060 41 homes, 40 low-income · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 17 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Castillo del Sol Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 3005 E Main St, Ventura 93003 40 homes, 39 low-income · Studio: 39 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2016 · For people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness
- Harvard Place Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 316 W Harvard Blvd, Santa Paula 93060 40 homes, 39 low-income · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 2005
- Ormond Beach Villas (a.k.a Vista Pacifica) Tax credit (LIHTC) 5547 Saviers Rd, Oxnard 93033 40 homes, 39 low-income · 1 bd: 15 · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 5 · In service since 2019 · For people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness
- Chapel Lane Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 11122 Snapdragon St, Ventura 93004 38 low-income homes · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 2005 · For older adults
- Encanto del Mar Tax credit (LIHTC) 375 E Thompson Blvd, Ventura 93001 36 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 19 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Los Feliz Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1972 Los Feliz Dr, Thousand Oaks 91362 36 homes, 35 low-income · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 19 · 3 bd: 11 · In service since 2014 · For families
- The Haven at Tapo Street Tax credit (LIHTC) 2245 Tapo St, Simi Valley 93063 36 homes, 35 low-income · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 18 · In service since 2008 · For older adults
- Villa Solimar + Cypress Court Rehabilitation + Res Tax credit (LIHTC) 910 Donlon Ave, Oxnard 93030 36 homes, 35 low-income · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 2 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 2014 · For families
- Plaza del Sol Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 4231 Alamo St, Simi Valley 93063 70 homes, 34 low-income · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 11 · 3 bd: 44 · 4 bd: 9 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Colina Vista Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 432 Main St, Piru 93040 35 homes, 34 low-income · 3 bd: 30 · 4 bd: 5 · In service since 2013 · For families
- Harvard Court Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 236 W Harvard Blvd, Santa Paula 93060 35 homes, 34 low-income · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 9 · 3 bd: 22 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Roth Apartments Public housing 290 E El Roblar Dr, Ojai 93023 34 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the County of Ventura · Average payment: $622 a month · (805) 480-9991
- Courtyard Apts - Camarillo Tax credit (LIHTC) 350 Westpark Ct, Camarillo 93012 34 homes, 33 low-income · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Camino Esperanza Tax credit (LIHTC) 1372 Katherine Rd, Simi Valley 93063 31 homes, 30 low-income · 1 bd: 30 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2017 · For older adults
- Mar Vista Public housing 121 Willowbrook St, Port Hueneme 93041 30 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Port Hueneme · Average payment: $886 a month · (805) 986-6522
- Tafoya Terrace Apts Public housing 344 Charles St, Moorpark 93021 30 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the County of Ventura · Average payment: $488 a month · Average wait: 26 months · (805) 480-9991
- Schillo Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 2861 Los Robles Rd, Thousand Oaks 91362 29 homes, 28 low-income · 1 bd: 7 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2016 · For families
- Snapdragon Place Apts Phase 1 (aka La Ave Apts 1) Tax credit (LIHTC) 11038 Snapdragon St, Ventura 93004 28 homes, 27 low-income · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Ellis Terrace Public housing 1031 Temple Ave, Camarillo 93010 27 homes, 26 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the County of Ventura · Average payment: $1,286 a month · (805) 480-9991
- Hacienda de Feliz Tax credit (LIHTC) 2096 Los Feliz Dr, Thousand Oaks 91362 25 homes, 24 low-income · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 9 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Paseo de Luz Apartments HUD-assisted 457 W Gonzales Rd, Oxnard 93036 24 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (805) 981-9909
- Meta Street Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 501 Meta St, Oxnard 93030 24 homes, 23 low-income · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 1 · 3 bd: 18 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Rancho Verde Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 10503 Los Gatos St, Ventura 93004 24 homes, 23 low-income · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 8 · 3 bd: 11 · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Villa Calleguas HUD-assisted 1700 S Lewis Rd, Camarillo 93012 24 homes, 23 low-income · For people with disabilities · (805) 480-9991
- Vista Hermosa Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 E Santa Ana St, Santa Paula 93060 24 homes, 23 low-income · 2 bd: 2 · 3 bd: 17 · 4 bd: 5 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Walnut Street Family Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 80 Everett St, Moorpark 93021 24 homes, 23 low-income · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 15 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2018 · For families
- Riverside Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 691 Riverside St, Ventura 93001 23 homes, 22 low-income · 2 bd: 15 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2018 · For families
- Palm Gardens Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 711 S C St, Oxnard 93030 22 homes, 21 low-income · 2 bd: 10 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2000 · For families
- Snapdragon Place Apartments, Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1031 Los Angeles Ave, Ventura 93004 22 homes, 21 low-income · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 10 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2019 · For people experiencing homelessness
- Fillmore Central Station Town Home Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 236 Main St, Fillmore 93015 21 homes, 20 low-income · 2 bd: 2 · 3 bd: 17 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 2010 · For families
- Montgomery Oaks Tax credit (LIHTC) 508 N Montgomery St, Ojai 93023 21 homes, 20 low-income · 2 bd: 9 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2010 · For families
- Los Feliz Apartments Phase 2 Tax credit (LIHTC) 1990 Los Feliz Dr, Thousand Oaks 91362 20 homes, 19 low-income · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2014 · For families
- Charles Street Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 396 Charles St, Moorpark 93021 19 low-income homes · 2 bd: 14 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Camino Gonzalez Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 481 W Gonzales Rd, Oxnard 93036 18 homes, 17 low-income · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 6 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Park Glenn Seniors Tax credit (LIHTC) 111 Holly Dr, Camarillo 93010 18 homes, 17 low-income · 1 bd: 18 · In service since 2018 · For older adults
- Rodney Fernandez Gardens Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 210 W Santa Barbara St, Santa Paula 93060 16 homes, 15 low-income · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 4 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2011 · For families
- Casa de Paz Apartments HUD-assisted 1010 Ashland Ave, Simi Valley 93065 14 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (805) 496-4948
- Casa Garcia Tax credit (LIHTC) 220 Garcia St, Santa Paula 93060 14 low-income homes · 3 bd: 12 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 2000 · For families
- Calle La Roda Family Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 610 Leonard St, Camarillo 93010 13 low-income homes · 2 bd: 6 · 3 bd: 7 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Casa Velasquez Tax credit (LIHTC) 2440 Barry St, Camarillo 93010 13 low-income homes · In service since 1995 · For families
- Soho Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1150 N Ventura Ave, Ventura 93001 12 low-income homes · 2 bd: 7 · 3 bd: 5 · In service since 2011 · For families
- Stoll House Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3155 Los Robles Rd, Thousand Oaks 91362 11 low-income homes · In service since 1997
- Childrens Aid Guild House HUD-assisted 2170 N Westlake Blvd, Westlake Village 91362 11 homes, 10 low-income · For people with disabilities
- Spastic Childrens Hse HUD-assisted 2220 N Westlake Blvd, Westlake Village 91362 11 homes, 10 low-income · For people with disabilities · (805) 371-0080
- Casas de Sueno Tax credit (LIHTC) 255 Fulton St, Camarillo 93010 10 low-income homes · 2 bd: 2 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2000 · For families
- Mountclef Apartments HUD-assisted 3500 Mountclef Blvd, Thousand Oaks 91360 18 homes, 3 low-income · For families · (805) 241-3659
- Buena Vida Et Al Public housing 8806 N Bank Dr, Ventura 93004 2 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura · Homes at several sites · (805) 648-5008
- Westview Village Public housing 254 W Barnett St, Ventura 93001 2 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura · (805) 648-5008
- Vista del Mar Commons (site A) Tax credit (LIHTC) 137 S Palm St, Ventura 93001 142 homes
- Vista del Mar Tax credit (LIHTC) 148 S Palm St, Ventura 93001 140 homes
- Wagon Wheel Family Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 530 Winchester Dr, Oxnard 93036 119 homes
One property has two programs at the same address and appears 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 Ventura County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 5 agencies serve in Ventura 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 | $33,000 | $54,950 | $87,950 |
| 2 people | $37,700 | $62,800 | $100,500 |
| 3 people | $42,400 | $70,650 | $113,050 |
| 4 people | $47,100 | $78,500 | $125,600 |
| 5 people | $50,900 | $84,800 | $135,650 |
| 6 people | $54,650 | $91,100 | $145,700 |
| 7 people | $58,450 | $97,350 | $155,750 |
| 8 people | $62,200 | $103,650 | $165,800 |
Area median income: $135,600. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,644 – $2,010
- 1 bedroom $1,832 – $2,239
- 2 bedrooms $2,182 – $2,666
- 3 bedrooms $2,958 – $3,616
- 4 bedrooms $3,434 – $4,198
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 County of Ventura Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 2,589 vouchers · 350 public housing units (805) 480-9991 Housing Authority of the County of Ventura: info@ahacv.org
- Housing Authority of the City of Oxnard Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 1,904 vouchers · 528 public housing units (805) 385-8094 Housing Authority of the City of Oxnard: emilio.ramirez@oxnard.org
- Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 2,029 vouchers · 189 public housing units (805) 648-5008 Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura: jlambert@hacityventura.org
- Housing Authority of the City of Santa Paula Section 8 vouchers · 582 vouchers (805) 525-3339
- Housing Authority of the City of Port Hueneme Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 367 vouchers · 30 public housing units (805) 986-6522 Housing Authority of the City of Port Hueneme: gbasua@cityofporthueneme.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 Ventura County
These HUD-approved agencies have offices in Ventura County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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My Way Home
2231 Sturgis Rd Unit A, Oxnard · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 9 more
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Centro Familia Esperanza
1720 E Los Angeles Ave Ste 216, Simi Valley
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 4 more
Rental assistance programs
The ones that serve in Ventura 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 Ventura County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
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What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $2,424
- Security deposit
- $2,424
- Total
- $4,848
When you'll have it
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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.
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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 Ventura County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,827; 1 bedroom: $2,035; 2 bedrooms: $2,424; 3 bedrooms: $3,287; 4 bedrooms: $3,816. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Ventura County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($2,424) without spending more than 30% of income takes $46.62 an hour full time, or $96,960 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Ventura County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $78,500 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 Ventura 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 $2,182 and $2,666 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Ventura County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,850 in 93225 to $3,380 in 91361. 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 Ventura County?
HUD lists 120 properties with homes for low-income households in Ventura County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. 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 Ventura County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Ventura County, 59% of renter households are in that position; in California, 55%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).