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COUNTY OF BUTTE HSG AUTH

Chico, Butte County, CA · HUD PHA code CA043

Program: Combined · Public housing units: 345 · Section 8 vouchers: 2,286 · Households served: 2,465 · Occupancy: 93% · ZIP codes served: 21

COUNTY OF BUTTE HSG AUTH
2039 Forest Ave, Chico, CA 95928
(530) 895-4474

Overview

The COUNTY OF BUTTE HSG AUTH operates 345 public housing units and administers 2,286 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 2,465 households. The authority maintains an occupancy rate of 93%, indicating a strong utilization of available resources. Its combined program type integrates both public housing and voucher assistance to support local families.

Scale and standing

In California, the COUNTY OF BUTTE HSG AUTH ranks 36th out of 88 housing authorities in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers administered. This places it in the upper half of the state's housing authorities, reflecting its significant role in providing rental assistance to a large number of households. Despite its size, it remains focused on effectively managing its resources to meet the needs of the community.

Rent standards in the area it covers

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom unit in Butte County ranges from $1,320 to $1,810, with an average of $1,549. This is notably lower than the state average of $2,577. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is found in ZIP code 95973 at $1,810, while the lowest is in ZIP code 95968 at $1,320.

Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)

ZIPStudio1BR2BR3BR4BR
95901$1,130$1,330$1,560$2,160$2,600
95914$1,050$1,170$1,470$2,040$2,460
95916$1,040$1,150$1,470$2,040$2,460
95917$1,140$1,250$1,600$2,220$2,680
95926$1,090$1,220$1,550$2,150$2,590
95928$1,110$1,240$1,570$2,170$2,620
95929$1,060$1,190$1,510$2,090$2,520
95930$1,060$1,190$1,510$2,090$2,520
95938$1,050$1,150$1,470$2,050$2,460
95941$1,060$1,190$1,510$2,090$2,520
95942$1,090$1,220$1,540$2,140$2,580
95948$1,050$1,150$1,470$2,040$2,460
95954$1,060$1,180$1,500$2,080$2,510
95958$1,060$1,190$1,510$2,090$2,520
95965$1,040$1,150$1,470$2,040$2,460
95966$1,050$1,150$1,470$2,040$2,460
95968$1,040$1,150$1,470$2,040$2,460
95969$1,040$1,150$1,470$2,040$2,460
95973$1,200$1,340$1,700$2,350$2,840
95974$1,040$1,150$1,470$2,040$2,460
95978$1,060$1,180$1,500$2,080$2,510

Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.


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