Imperial Valley Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Imperial County, California.

Waiting List
Closed: Imperial Valley County, California Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
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Closed: Imperial Valley County, California Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

Open Until Further Notice: Imperial Valley Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

As of July 2017, the Imperial Valley Housing Authority (IVHA) is currently accepting public housing waiting list applications for families and senior/disabled individuals.

To apply:

  • Download and print the application online.
  • Pick up an application at the IVHA office, located at 1402 D St., Brawley, CA 92227.

Once the application has been completed, it must be hand delivered to the IVHA office at the above address.

This waiting list has the following preferences: veterans, or living in substandard conditions.

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

For more information, visit the IVHA website, or call the office at (760) 351-7000. 

About The Agency

Imperial Valley Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 2,237 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

1401 D Street, Brawley, CA

Visit Website(760) 351-7000

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Imperial Valley Housing Authority?

Imperial Valley Housing Authority serves 2,002 low-income households. The agency manages 1,855 Housing Choice Vouchers and 500 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Imperial Valley Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 70 percent of households served by Imperial Valley Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 94 percent of Imperial Valley Housing Authority households.

How many Imperial Valley Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 480 households and make up 24 percent of households served by Imperial Valley Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Imperial Valley Housing Authority?

There are 1521 female-headed renter households living in Imperial Valley Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 76% of those served by the Imperial Valley Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Imperial Valley Housing Authority renters?

Black 60
Asian-Pacific Islander 20
White 80
Hispanic 1,862

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Imperial Valley Housing Authority?

There are 860 households headed by seniors served by the Imperial Valley Housing Authority. Senior households are 43% of households in Imperial Valley Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Imperial Valley Housing Authority housing?

There are 340 persons with disabilities living in Imperial Valley Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 17% of households served by the Imperial Valley Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Imperial Valley Housing Authority?

The Imperial Valley Housing Authority is rated as a standard 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 Imperial Valley Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Imperial Valley Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on November 1, 2017 and closed on November 2, 2017.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Imperial Valley Housing Authority

Eastern Ave and Palm Ave Homes

149 W 6th St, Imperial, California 92281

Eastern Ave and Palm Ave Homes

1273 D St, Brawley, California 92227

Orangewood Homes

493 E Hamilton Ave, El Centro, California 92243

Fairfield Homes

634 S Hope St, El Centro, California 92243