Housing Authority of the County of Kern

This housing agency serves Kern County, California.

Waiting List
Closed: Kern County, California Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Multiple Properties Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Housing Authority of the County of Kern Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Kern County, California Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

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

The Housing Authority of the County of Kern (HACK) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is closed.

The HACK last accepted Section 8 HCV applications for this waiting list from January 28, 2022, until February 28, 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.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  1. Someone who is involuntarily displaced due to; natural disaster, governmental action, avoiding reprisals and/or victims of hate crimes
  2. Veterans and/or servicemen
  3. Homeless individuals and families
  4. Local residents of Kern County are given preference over applicants from other communities

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HACK website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACK on January 31, 2022.

Closed: Multiple Properties Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

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

The Housing Authority of the County of Kern (HACK) last accepted Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for Multiple Properties from May 1, 2024 until May 30, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

Please note: Applicants were to apply for each location individually during the time frame that the waiting list was open.

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Someone who is involuntarily displaced due to; natural disaster, governmental action, avoiding reprisals and/or victims of hate crimes.
  • Veterans and/or servicemen
  • Homeless individuals and families
  • Local residents of Kern County are given preference over applicants from other communities.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HACK website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACK website on March 27, 2024.

Open Until Further Notice: Housing Authority of the County of Kern Public Housing Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the County of Kern (HACK) waiting list for Public Housing apartments is currently open.

The HACK is accepting applications for this waiting list as of May, 2019, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

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

For more information, visit the HACK website.

About The Agency

Housing Authority of the County of Kern provides affordable housing for up to 4,649 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am-5:00pm
Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm
Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

601 24th Street, Bakersfield, CA

Visit Website(661) 631-8500

Section 8 Application Checklist

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

Housing Authority of the County of Kern serves 4,139 low-income households. The agency manages 4,133 Housing Choice Vouchers and 585 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 72 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the County of Kern. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 93 percent of Housing Authority of the County of Kern households.

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

Working adults head 869 households and make up 21 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the County of Kern.

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

There are 3104 female-headed renter households living in Housing Authority of the County of Kern housing. Households headed by females are 75% of those served by the Housing Authority of the County of Kern.

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

Black 1,656
Native American 41
Asian-Pacific Islander 41
White 993
Hispanic 1,407

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

There are 1158 households headed by seniors served by the Housing Authority of the County of Kern. Senior households are 28% of households in Housing Authority of the County of Kern housing.

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

There are 869 persons with disabilities living in Housing Authority of the County of Kern housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 21% of households served by the Housing Authority of the County of Kern.

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

The Housing Authority of the County of Kern 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 Kern open new waiting lists?

Housing Authority of the County of Kern’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on January 28, 2022 and closed on February 28, 2022.

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

Mountain View Village

11450 Main St., Lamont, California 93241

bed 2
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
payment Income Based
accessibility Accessible

Rancho Algodon

327 Dover Pl, Delano, California 93215

bed 3-4
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible

Park 20th Apartments

400 20TH ST, Bakersfield, California 93301

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible

Residences at West Columbus

500 W Columbus St, Bakersfield, California 93301

bed 2
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible

Baker Street Village

1015 Baker St, Bakersfield, California 93305

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible

Green Gardens

2300 South Union Ave, Bakersfield, California 93307

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible

Rosaleda Village

650 N Maple Ave, Wasco, California 93280

bed 2-3
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible

Beckes Street Apartments

2650 Spruce Ave, Wasco, California 93280

bed 2-3
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible

Rio Vista

18 McArthur Place, Bakersfield, California 93308

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible

Maganda Park

312 S. Austin St, Delano, California 93215

payment Subsidized

Haciendas Del Sol

701 Meyer St, Arvin, California 93203

payment Subsidized

Homer Harrison Homes

1910 Garces Hwy, Delano, California 93215

Parkview

701 Meyer St, Arvin, California 93203

payment Subsidized

Plaza Towers Annex

3015 Wilson Rd, Bakersfield, California 93304

payment Subsidized

Terra Vista

300 Terra Vista, Shafter, California 93263

payment Subsidized

Monte Vista

701 Meyer St, Arvin, California 93203

payment Subsidized

Little Village

714 Smith St, Bakersfield, California 93307

payment Subsidized

Adelante Vista

1104 South Robinson St, Bakersfield, California 93307

Almond Village

14869 Lamberson Avenue, Lost Hills, California 93249

bed 2-3
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible
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