Housing authoritiesCACOUNTY OF BUTTE HSG AUTH
COUNTY OF BUTTE HSG AUTH
COUNTY OF BUTTE HSG AUTH is based in Chico, Butte County, CA and administers 2,286 Section 8 vouchers and 345 public housing units.
HUD PHA code CA043. Program type: Combined. Households served: 2,465. Occupancy: 93%. ZIP codes served: 21.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-10-08.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butte County | $1,153 | $1,200 | $1,570 | $2,213 | $2,665 |
| Glenn County | $853 | $952 | $1,251 | $1,680 | $2,030 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Apartment), effective 2020-10-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $14 | $17 | $21 | $26 | $31 |
| Heating (Bottle Gas) | $52 | $65 | $78 | $100 | $116 |
| Heating (Electric PGE) | $26 | $29 | $36 | $42 | $48 |
| Heating (Electric Heat Pump) | $24 | $27 | $34 | $39 | $45 |
| Heating (Fuel Oil) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $3 | $3 | $3 | $4 | $4 |
| Cooking (Bottle Gas) | $10 | $11 | $12 | $13 | $15 |
| Cooking (Electric PGE) | $11 | $13 | $15 | $17 | $19 |
| Other Electric | $30 | $39 | $46 | $56 | $66 |
| Air Conditioning (Refrigerated Air) | $12 | $14 | $19 | $22 | $26 |
| Air Conditioning (Evap Cooling) | $2 | $2 | $3 | $3 | $4 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $11 | $12 | $14 | $17 | $20 |
| Water Heating (Bottle Gas) | $25 | $26 | $36 | $48 | $59 |
| Water Heating (Electric PGE) | $20 | $21 | $29 | $38 | $48 |
| Water (In-City) | $29 | $29 | $29 | $29 | $29 |
| Water (Out-City) | $60 | $60 | $60 | $60 | $60 |
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
COUNTY OF BUTTE HSG AUTH
2039 Forest Ave, Chico, CA 95928
Phone: (530) 895-4474
Official website: butte-housing.com
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About COUNTY OF BUTTE HSG AUTH
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.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.