As of October, 2025, there are 164 Affordable Housing units currently available in Kern County. There are 2 local Housing Authorities serving Kern County and can be viewed in the list below along with their current waiting list status and currently available Affordable Housing units. Availability is subject to change, and we recommend regularly checking with the appropriate housing authority for the most up-to-date information on voucher availability and application status.
HOUSING AUTHORITIES SERVING KERN COUNTY
City of Wasco Housing Authority
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 0 Units Available in the City of Wasco Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the City of Wasco Housing Authority Serves the Wasco, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 0 Units Available in the City of Wasco Housing Authority. These Low-income Housi...
Housing Authority of the County of Kern
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 4768 Units Available in the Housing Authority of the County of Kern. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Housing Authority of the County of Kern Serves the Bakersfield, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 4768 Units Available in the Housing Authority of the County of Kern. These Low-i...
Fair Market Rent
The Housing Authority of the County of Kern will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.
Kern County, CA Fair Market Rent:
Studio
$960
1 Bedroom
$967
2 Bedrooms
$1,258
3 Bedrooms
$1,773
4 Bedrooms
$2,135
Income Limit
Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in Kern County for 2025.
Kern County, CA Income Limit:
1 Person
$62,350
2 Persons
$71,250
3 Persons
$80,150
4 Persons
$89,050
5 Persons
$96,200