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Housing Authority of the City of San Luis Obispo
Housing Authority of the City of San Luis Obispo is based in San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County, CA and administers 2,766 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code CA064. Program type: Combined. Households served: 2,530. Occupancy: 91%. ZIP codes served: 30.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-08-01.
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,665 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,900 |
| 2 bedroom | $2,500 |
| 3 bedroom | $3,500 |
| 4 bedroom | $3,700 |
| 5 bedroom | $4,250 |
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 2026-04-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Electric) | $23 | $29 | $54 | $68 | $96 |
| Heating (Gas) | $25 | $31 | $42 | $48 | $57 |
| Heating (Propane) | $130 | $153 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Cooking (Electric) | $13 | $15 | $26 | $36 | $51 |
| Cooking (Gas) | $6 | $7 | $9 | $12 | $14 |
| Cooking (Propane) | $20 | $24 | $30 | $35 | $41 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $32 | $44 | $77 | $95 | $132 |
| Water Heating (Gas) | $9 | $14 | $17 | $21 | $26 |
| Other Electric (Electric) | $9 | $13 | $25 | $31 | $43 |
| All Electric (Electric) | $84 | $120 | $201 | $247 | $338 |
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
| Project-based vouchers | Open | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Open | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93252 | $1,710 | $1,950 | $2,190 | $2,920 | $3,320 |
| 93254 | $2,220 | $2,480 | $2,820 | $3,670 | $4,190 |
| 93401 | $2,140 | $2,350 | $3,070 | $4,100 | $4,750 |
| 93402 | $1,910 | $2,090 | $2,740 | $3,660 | $4,240 |
| 93405 | $1,960 | $2,160 | $2,820 | $3,770 | $4,360 |
| 93407 | $1,960 | $2,160 | $2,820 | $3,770 | $4,360 |
| 93408 | $1,960 | $2,160 | $2,820 | $3,770 | $4,360 |
| 93409 | $1,960 | $2,160 | $2,820 | $3,770 | $4,360 |
| 93410 | $1,960 | $2,160 | $2,820 | $3,770 | $4,360 |
| 93420 | $2,060 | $2,260 | $2,960 | $3,960 | $4,580 |
| 93422 | $1,820 | $2,000 | $2,610 | $3,490 | $4,040 |
| 93424 | $1,970 | $2,170 | $2,830 | $3,780 | $4,380 |
| 93426 | $1,970 | $2,020 | $2,430 | $3,270 | $3,700 |
| 93428 | $1,870 | $2,050 | $2,680 | $3,580 | $4,150 |
| 93430 | $1,660 | $1,840 | $2,410 | $3,230 | $3,700 |
| 93432 | $1,970 | $2,170 | $2,840 | $3,790 | $4,390 |
| 93433 | $1,890 | $2,080 | $2,720 | $3,630 | $4,210 |
| 93434 | $2,220 | $2,480 | $2,820 | $3,670 | $4,190 |
| 93442 | $1,800 | $1,970 | $2,580 | $3,450 | $3,990 |
| 93444 | $2,010 | $2,210 | $2,890 | $3,860 | $4,470 |
| 93445 | $1,660 | $1,840 | $2,410 | $3,230 | $3,700 |
| 93446 | $1,890 | $2,080 | $2,720 | $3,630 | $4,210 |
| 93449 | $2,240 | $2,460 | $3,220 | $4,300 | $4,980 |
| 93451 | $1,970 | $2,020 | $2,590 | $3,450 | $3,960 |
| 93452 | $1,660 | $1,840 | $2,410 | $3,230 | $3,700 |
| 93453 | $1,860 | $2,040 | $2,670 | $3,570 | $4,130 |
| 93454 | $2,220 | $2,480 | $2,820 | $3,670 | $4,190 |
| 93458 | $2,310 | $2,520 | $2,890 | $3,710 | $4,240 |
| 93461 | $1,720 | $1,890 | $2,470 | $3,300 | $3,820 |
| 93465 | $2,590 | $2,840 | $3,720 | $4,970 | $5,750 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the City of San Luis Obispo
487 Leff St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone: (805) 543-4478
Official website: haslo.org
Email updates
About Housing Authority of the City of San Luis Obispo
Overview
The Housing Authority of the City of San Luis Obispo operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 2,766 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 2,530 households, with an occupancy rate of 91%. The authority's combined program type integrates both public housing and voucher management, although it currently has no public housing units.
Scale and standing
Among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes, the Housing Authority of the City of San Luis Obispo ranks first by voucher count, significantly outpacing its peer, the Housing Authority of the City of Paso Robles, which has no Section 8 vouchers. On a broader scale, it holds the 31st position among 88 authorities in California with Section 8 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $2,200 to $3,560, with an average of $2,740, which is higher than the state average of $2,577. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 93465 at $3,560, while the lowest is in ZIP code 93445 at $2,200.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
- Creston, CA
- San Luis Obispo, CA
- Santa Maria, CA
- Arroyo Grande, CA
- Atascadero, CA
- Avila beach, CA
- Bradley, CA
- Cambria, CA
- Cayucos, CA
- Grover Beach, CA
- Guadalupe, CA
- Los Osos, CA
- Maricopa, CA
- Morro Bay, CA
- New cuyama, CA
- Nipomo, CA
- Oceano, CA
- Paso Robles, CA
- Pismo Beach, CA
- San Miguel, CA
- San Simeon, CA
- Shandon, CA
- Templeton, CA
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Housing Authority of the City of Paso RoblesPaso Robles, CA
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.