Housing Authority of the County of Butte

This housing agency serves Butte County and Glenn County, California.

Waiting List
Closed: Butte and Glenn County, California Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: North Creek Crossings at Meriam Park, Phase I Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Chico, 1-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: The Woodward Family Apartments, 2 and 3-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: North Creek Crossings ll Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: The Foundation Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Oroville Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Gridley and Biggs Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Chico Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Oroville Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Farm Labor Housing Other Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Creekside Place Apartments Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: The Sunrise Village Senior Apartments, 1 and 2-Bedroom Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Liberty Bell Courtyards, 1 and 2-Bedroom Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Butte and Glenn County, California Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental housing assistance in Butte and Glenn County, California.

The Housing Authority of the County of Butte (HACB) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is opening soon.

The HACB last accepted applications for this waiting list from January 30, 2023, until February 13, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  1. Limited Homeless
  2. Limited Moving Up
  3. Family Unification Program (FUP)/Transitional Age Youth (TAY)

1,500 applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by preferences.

For more information, visit the HACB website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACB on January 26, 2023.

Closed: North Creek Crossings at Meriam Park, Phase I Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Chico, California.

The Housing Authority of the County of Butte (HACB) Family Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at North Creek Crossings at Meriam Park, Phase I is closed

The HACB last accepted applications for this waiting list from July 18, 2022, until September 16, 2022. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.

For more information, visit the HACB website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACB public notice on August 1, 2022.

Closed: Chico, 1-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in Chico, California.

The Housing Authority of the County of Butte (HACB) Public Housing waiting list for 1-Bedroom apartments in Chico is closed.

The HACB last accepted applications for this waiting list from an unconfirmed open date, until the earliest confirmed closed date of January 31, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to print out the application.

Once the paper application was completed, it was either:

  1. Mailed to the BCHA office.
  2. Hand delivered to the BCHA office.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received.

For more information, visit the BCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the BCHA website on February 9, 2023. 

Open Until Further Notice: The Woodward Family Apartments, 2 and 3-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Orland, California.

The Housing Authority of the County of Butte (HACB) is accepting Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for 2 and 3-bedroom apartments for Woodward Family Apartments from July 24, 2023, until further notice.

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.

For more information, visit the HACB website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACB public notice on July 25, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: North Creek Crossings ll Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Chico, California.

The Housing Authority of the County of Butte (HACB) is accepting Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for Northcreek Crossing ll apartments from August 21, 2023 at 9:00 am PT, until further notice.

This waiting list is for the following property:

  • North Creek Crossings II, located at 2265 Maclovia Ave, Chico, CA 95928. 1, 2, and 3-Bedroom units.

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application.

Income limit information can be found here.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HACB website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACB website on August 15, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: The Foundation Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Chico, California.

The Housing Authority of the County of Butte (HACB) is accepting Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for The Foundation Apartments from the earliest confirmed open date of December 8, 2023, until further notice.

This waiting list is for the following property:

  • The Foundation - located at 1297 Park Ave., Chico, CA 95928. Offering Studio, 1 and 2-bedroom units.

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application.

Income limit information can be found here.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HACB website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACB website on December 8, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: Oroville Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in Oroville, California .

The Housing Authority of the County of Butte (HACB) is accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for 3-Bedroom apartments in Oroville from February 15, 2023, until further notice.

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.

For more information, visit the BCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the BCHA website on August 15, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: Gridley and Biggs Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in Gridley and Biggs, California.

The Housing Authority of the County of Butte (HACB) is accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5-Bedroom apartments in Gridley and Biggs from February 15, 2023, until further notice.

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.

For more information, visit the BCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the BCHA website on August 15, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: Chico Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in Chico, California.

The Housing Authority of the County of Butte (HACB) is accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for apartments in Chico from February 15, 2023, until further notice.

To apply while the waiting list is open, complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.

For more information, visit the BCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the BCHA website on August 15, 2023. 

Open Until Further Notice: Oroville Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Senior and Disabled Public Housing rental housing assistance in Oroville, California .

The Housing Authority of the County of Butte (HACB) is accepting Senior and Disabled Public Housing waiting list applications for 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments in Oroville from February 15, 2023, until further notice.

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.

For more information, visit the BCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the BCHA website on August 15, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: Farm Labor Housing Other Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other rental housing assistance in Gridley, California.

The Housing Authority of the County of Butte (HACB) Farm Labor Housing waiting list for 2-Bedroom apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least May, 2021, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, call the Gridley office at (530) 846-3640.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the HACB website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACB on May 6, 2021.

Open Until Further Notice: Creekside Place Apartments Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Chico, California.

The Housing Authority of the County of Butte (HACB) is accepting Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list applications for 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments at Creekside Place from January 30, 2023, until further notice.

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.

For more information, visit the HACB website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACB public notice on January 31, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: The Sunrise Village Senior Apartments, 1 and 2-Bedroom Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Gridley, California.

The Housing Authority of the County of Butte (HACB) is accepting Senior Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for 1 and 2-Bedroom from July 24, 2023, until further notice.

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.

For more information, visit the HACB website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACB public notice on August 10, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: Liberty Bell Courtyards, 1 and 2-Bedroom Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Orland, California.

The Housing Authority of the County of Butte (HACB) is accepting Senior Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments from July 24, 2023, until further notice.

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.

For more information, visit the HACB website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACB public notice on August 10, 2023.

About The Agency

Housing Authority of the County of Butte provides affordable housing for up to 2,551 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 9:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am-5:00pm
Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm
Friday 9:00am-12:00pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

2039 Forest Avenue, Chico, CA

Visit Website(530) 895-4474

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How large is the Housing Authority of the County of Butte?

Housing Authority of the County of Butte serves 2,581 low-income households. The agency manages 2,254 Housing Choice Vouchers and 327 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Housing Authority of the County of Butte?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 68 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the County of Butte. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 94 percent of Housing Authority of the County of Butte households.

How many Housing Authority of the County of Butte residents are employed?

Working adults head 438 households and make up 17 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the County of Butte.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Housing Authority of the County of Butte?

There are 1780 female-headed renter households living in Housing Authority of the County of Butte housing. Households headed by females are 69% of those served by the Housing Authority of the County of Butte.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Housing Authority of the County of Butte renters?

Black 258
Native American 77
Asian-Pacific Islander 232
White 1,626
Hispanic 387

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Housing Authority of the County of Butte?

There are 980 households headed by seniors served by the Housing Authority of the County of Butte. Senior households are 38% of households in Housing Authority of the County of Butte housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Housing Authority of the County of Butte housing?

There are 800 persons with disabilities living in Housing Authority of the County of Butte housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 31% of households served by the Housing Authority of the County of Butte.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Housing Authority of the County of Butte?

The Housing Authority of the County of Butte is rated as a high performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

How often does Housing Authority of the County of Butte open new waiting lists?

Housing Authority of the County of Butte’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on January 30, 2023 and closed on February 13, 2023.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Housing Authority of the County of Butte

Walker Commons

678 Buttonwillow, Chico, California 95926

Butte County

110 S Ohio St, Gridley, California 95965