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Housing Authority of the County Contra Costa
Housing Authority of the County Contra Costa is based in Martinez, Contra Costa County, CA and administers 9,811 Section 8 vouchers and 969 public housing units.
HUD PHA code CA011. Program type: Combined. Households served: 10,123. Occupancy: 94%. ZIP codes served: 49.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-10-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom | 5 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo, Clayton, Concord, Crockett, Danville, El Cerrito, El Sobrante, Hercules, Kensington, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pacheco, Pinole, Pleasant Hill, Richmond, Rodeo, San Pablo, San Ramon, | $2,296 | $2,519 | $3,085 | $3,951 | $4,675 | $5,376 |
| Antioch, Bay Point, Bethel Island, Brentwood, Byron, Discovery Bay, Knightsen, Oakley | $2,088 | $2,290 | $2,805 | $3,592 | $4,250 | $4,888 |
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/Walk-Up (Multi-Family)), effective 2026-03-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $26 | $30 | $34 | $38 | $44 |
| Heating (Bottle Gas) | $46 | $54 | $60 | $66 | $74 |
| Heating (Electric) | $39 | $45 | $58 | $70 | $83 |
| Heating (Electric Heat Pump) | $33 | $39 | $47 | $52 | $58 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $6 | $6 | $10 | $12 | $17 |
| Cooking (Bottle Gas) | $9 | $9 | $14 | $20 | $26 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $16 | $19 | $28 | $36 | $45 |
| Other Electric | $51 | $63 | $91 | $121 | $156 |
| Air Conditioning | $9 | $11 | $15 | $19 | $23 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $12 | $15 | $21 | $29 | $35 |
| Water Heating (Bottle Gas) | $20 | $23 | $31 | $43 | $54 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $38 | $44 | $57 | $70 | $82 |
| Water | $52 | $53 | $67 | $81 | $95 |
| Sewer | $23 | $23 | $23 | $24 | $24 |
| Trash Collection | $48 | $48 | $48 | $48 | $48 |
| Range/Microwave ((Tenant Supplied)) | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94505 | $2,590 | $2,840 | $3,480 | $4,460 | $5,270 |
| 94506 | $2,690 | $2,950 | $3,610 | $4,620 | $5,470 |
| 94507 | $2,510 | $2,750 | $3,370 | $4,310 | $5,100 |
| 94509 | $1,930 | $2,150 | $2,630 | $3,360 | $3,980 |
| 94511 | $1,930 | $2,150 | $2,630 | $3,360 | $3,980 |
| 94513 | $2,290 | $2,510 | $3,070 | $3,930 | $4,650 |
| 94514 | $2,200 | $2,420 | $2,960 | $3,790 | $4,480 |
| 94516 | $1,930 | $2,150 | $2,630 | $3,360 | $3,980 |
| 94517 | $2,420 | $2,680 | $3,260 | $4,170 | $4,950 |
| 94518 | $2,030 | $2,230 | $2,730 | $3,500 | $4,140 |
| 94519 | $2,070 | $2,270 | $2,780 | $3,560 | $4,210 |
| 94520 | $1,970 | $2,160 | $2,640 | $3,380 | $4,000 |
| 94521 | $2,110 | $2,310 | $2,830 | $3,620 | $4,290 |
| 94523 | $2,210 | $2,420 | $2,970 | $3,800 | $4,500 |
| 94525 | $1,940 | $2,150 | $2,630 | $3,360 | $3,980 |
| 94526 | $2,080 | $2,350 | $2,860 | $3,650 | $4,340 |
| 94528 | $2,080 | $2,280 | $2,790 | $3,570 | $4,230 |
| 94530 | $2,220 | $2,430 | $2,980 | $3,820 | $4,520 |
| 94531 | $2,700 | $2,960 | $3,630 | $4,650 | $5,500 |
| 94547 | $2,600 | $2,850 | $3,490 | $4,470 | $5,290 |
| 94548 | $2,050 | $2,240 | $2,750 | $3,510 | $4,160 |
| 94549 | $2,720 | $2,980 | $3,650 | $4,670 | $5,530 |
| 94551 | $2,310 | $2,530 | $3,100 | $3,970 | $4,700 |
| 94553 | $2,030 | $2,230 | $2,730 | $3,500 | $4,140 |
| 94556 | $2,590 | $2,840 | $3,480 | $4,460 | $5,270 |
| 94561 | $1,930 | $2,150 | $2,630 | $3,360 | $3,980 |
| 94563 | $2,360 | $2,590 | $3,170 | $4,060 | $4,810 |
| 94564 | $2,290 | $2,510 | $3,080 | $3,940 | $4,670 |
| 94565 | $1,930 | $2,150 | $2,630 | $3,360 | $3,980 |
| 94569 | $2,020 | $2,220 | $2,720 | $3,480 | $4,120 |
| 94572 | $1,930 | $2,150 | $2,630 | $3,360 | $3,980 |
| 94575 | $2,590 | $2,840 | $3,480 | $4,460 | $5,270 |
| 94582 | $2,550 | $2,800 | $3,430 | $4,390 | $5,200 |
| 94583 | $2,640 | $2,900 | $3,550 | $4,550 | $5,380 |
| 94588 | $2,810 | $3,080 | $3,770 | $4,830 | $5,710 |
| 94595 | $2,100 | $2,300 | $2,820 | $3,610 | $4,270 |
| 94596 | $2,420 | $2,650 | $3,250 | $4,160 | $4,920 |
| 94597 | $2,340 | $2,560 | $3,140 | $4,020 | $4,760 |
| 94598 | $2,700 | $2,960 | $3,630 | $4,650 | $5,500 |
| 94611 | $2,230 | $2,450 | $3,000 | $3,840 | $4,550 |
| 94706 | $2,200 | $2,420 | $2,960 | $3,790 | $4,480 |
| 94707 | $2,120 | $2,330 | $2,850 | $3,650 | $4,320 |
| 94708 | $2,670 | $2,930 | $3,590 | $4,600 | $5,440 |
| 94801 | $1,930 | $2,150 | $2,630 | $3,360 | $3,980 |
| 94803 | $2,000 | $2,200 | $2,690 | $3,450 | $4,080 |
| 94804 | $1,930 | $2,150 | $2,630 | $3,360 | $3,980 |
| 94805 | $1,970 | $2,160 | $2,650 | $3,390 | $4,020 |
| 94806 | $1,930 | $2,150 | $2,630 | $3,360 | $3,980 |
| 95219 | $1,720 | $1,830 | $2,270 | $3,140 | $3,790 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the County Contra Costa
3133 Estudillo St, Martinez, CA 94553
Phone: (925) 957-8001
Email updates
About Housing Authority of the County Contra Costa
Overview
The Housing Authority of the County Contra Costa manages 969 public housing units and administers 9,811 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 10,123 households. With an occupancy rate of 94%, the authority operates a combined program, providing both public housing and rental assistance to residents in Contra Costa County.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of the County Contra Costa ranks first among the three authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area, notably outpacing peers like the City of Pittsburg Housing Authority and the Housing Authority of the City of Richmond. On a statewide level, it holds the 12th position in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers administered, out of 88 authorities in California.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Contra Costa County ranges from $2,110 to $3,920, with an average of $3,075. This is significantly higher than the state average of $2,577. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 94549 at $3,920, while the lowest is in ZIP code 95219 at $2,110.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
- Richmond, CA
- Concord, CA
- Walnut Creek, CA
- Antioch, CA
- Berkeley, CA
- Danville, CA
- San Ramon, CA
- Alamo, CA
- Albany, CA
- Bethel Island, CA
- Brentwood, CA
- Byron, CA
- Clayton, CA
- Crockett, CA
- Discovery Bay, CA
- El Cerrito, CA
- Hercules, CA
- Lafayette, CA
- Livermore, CA
- Martinez, CA
- Moraga, CA
- Oakley, CA
- Orinda, CA
- Piedmont, CA
- Pinole, CA
- Pittsburg, CA
- Pleasant Hill, CA
- Pleasanton, CA
- Port costa, CA
- Rodeo, CA
- Stockton, CA
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- CITY OF PITTSBURG HSG AUTHPittsburg, CA, 1,140 vouchers
- Housing Authority of the City of RichmondRichmond, CA
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.