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Housing Authority of the City of Madera
Housing Authority of the City of Madera is based in Madera, Madera County, CA and administers 804 Section 8 vouchers and 244 public housing units.
HUD PHA code CA069. Program type: Combined. Households served: 814. Occupancy: 77%. ZIP codes served: 18.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-10-01 (Madera / Madera West, Chowchilla, Coarsegold, North Fork, Oakhurst, O’Neals, Raymond, Wishon, Bass Lake).
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,390 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,399 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,606 |
| 3 bedroom | $2,224 |
| 4 bedroom | $2,684 |
| 5 bedroom | $3,086 |
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 2024-03-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $15 | $17 | $20 | $22 | $26 |
| Heating (Bottle Gas) | $43 | $51 | $56 | $62 | $70 |
| Heating (Electric) | $23 | $27 | $34 | $41 | $49 |
| Heating (Electric Heat Pump) | $20 | $23 | $28 | $31 | $34 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $4 | $4 | $6 | $8 | $10 |
| Cooking (Bottle Gas) | $8 | $8 | $13 | $19 | $24 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $10 | $11 | $16 | $21 | $26 |
| Other Electric | $30 | $36 | $53 | $69 | $86 |
| Air Conditioning | $14 | $17 | $23 | $29 | $36 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $8 | $9 | $13 | $18 | $22 |
| Water Heating (Bottle Gas) | $19 | $21 | $29 | $40 | $51 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $22 | $26 | $34 | $41 | $48 |
| Water | $25 | $25 | $30 | $34 | $38 |
| Sewer | $48 | $48 | $48 | $48 | $48 |
| Trash Collection | $42 | $42 | $42 | $42 | $42 |
| Range/Microwave | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 |
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93601 | $1,300 | $1,360 | $1,640 | $2,260 | $2,580 |
| 93602 | $1,450 | $1,460 | $1,800 | $2,490 | $2,850 |
| 93604 | $1,350 | $1,360 | $1,560 | $2,160 | $2,610 |
| 93610 | $1,180 | $1,180 | $1,360 | $1,880 | $2,270 |
| 93614 | $1,620 | $1,630 | $1,870 | $2,590 | $3,130 |
| 93620 | $1,220 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $2,090 | $2,400 |
| 93622 | $1,220 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $2,090 | $2,400 |
| 93623 | $1,380 | $1,420 | $1,670 | $2,320 | $2,710 |
| 93626 | $1,860 | $1,880 | $2,270 | $3,140 | $3,660 |
| 93636 | $1,660 | $1,670 | $1,920 | $2,660 | $3,210 |
| 93637 | $1,260 | $1,260 | $1,450 | $2,010 | $2,420 |
| 93638 | $1,250 | $1,250 | $1,440 | $1,990 | $2,410 |
| 93643 | $1,140 | $1,150 | $1,320 | $1,830 | $2,210 |
| 93644 | $1,530 | $1,540 | $1,770 | $2,450 | $2,960 |
| 93645 | $1,440 | $1,450 | $1,680 | $2,320 | $2,780 |
| 93653 | $1,330 | $1,370 | $1,610 | $2,230 | $2,610 |
| 93669 | $1,270 | $1,280 | $1,470 | $2,030 | $2,450 |
| 93720 | $1,980 | $1,990 | $2,460 | $3,410 | $3,900 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the City of Madera
205 N G St, Madera, CA 93637
Phone: (559) 674-5695
Official website: maderaha.org
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About Housing Authority of the City of Madera
Overview
The Housing Authority of the City of Madera operates 244 public housing units and administers 804 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 814 households. With an occupancy rate of 77%, the authority runs a combined program, offering both public housing and voucher assistance to residents in need.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of the City of Madera ranks 64th in the state of California in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers administered, out of 88 authorities. This places it in the middle tier of voucher providers in the state, reflecting its significant role in supporting local families with housing assistance.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Madera ranges from $1,290 to $2,470, with an average of $1,593. This is significantly lower than the state average of $2,577. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 93720 at $2,470, while the lowest is in ZIP code 93643 at $1,290.
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.