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Housing Authority of the County of Humboldt
Housing Authority of the County of Humboldt is based in Eureka, Humboldt County, CA and administers 1,407 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code CA086. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 952. Occupancy: 67%. ZIP codes served: 36.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Apartment), effective 2026-01-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $40 | $46 | $54 | $62 | $68 |
| Heating (Bottled Gas) | $89 | $101 | $117 | $137 | $149 |
| Heating (Electric) | $34 | $40 | $54 | $67 | $80 |
| Heating (Electric Heat Pump) | $30 | $35 | $42 | $47 | $53 |
| Heating (Wood) | $28 | $28 | $28 | $34 | $41 |
| Air Conditioning | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $6 | $6 | $10 | $12 | $16 |
| Cooking (Bottled Gas) | $12 | $12 | $20 | $28 | $36 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $10 | $12 | $18 | $23 | $28 |
| Other Electric | $29 | $36 | $54 | $72 | $90 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $12 | $16 | $22 | $28 | $36 |
| Water Heating (Bottled Gas) | $28 | $36 | $48 | $61 | $81 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $25 | $30 | $38 | $47 | $55 |
| Water | $54 | $55 | $62 | $75 | $85 |
| Sewer | $71 | $73 | $90 | $106 | $122 |
| Trash Collection | $46 | $46 | $46 | $46 | $46 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95501 | $1,040 | $1,100 | $1,440 | $1,990 | $2,410 |
| 95503 | $1,280 | $1,350 | $1,770 | $2,450 | $2,960 |
| 95511 | $1,120 | $1,180 | $1,550 | $2,150 | $2,590 |
| 95514 | $1,120 | $1,180 | $1,550 | $2,150 | $2,590 |
| 95519 | $1,290 | $1,370 | $1,790 | $2,480 | $2,990 |
| 95521 | $1,150 | $1,220 | $1,590 | $2,200 | $2,660 |
| 95524 | $1,510 | $1,600 | $2,090 | $2,890 | $3,490 |
| 95525 | $1,090 | $1,150 | $1,510 | $2,090 | $2,520 |
| 95526 | $1,020 | $1,090 | $1,430 | $1,950 | $2,340 |
| 95528 | $1,130 | $1,200 | $1,570 | $2,170 | $2,620 |
| 95536 | $1,050 | $1,110 | $1,450 | $2,010 | $2,420 |
| 95537 | $1,230 | $1,300 | $1,700 | $2,360 | $2,850 |
| 95540 | $1,020 | $1,080 | $1,410 | $1,950 | $2,360 |
| 95542 | $1,160 | $1,230 | $1,610 | $2,230 | $2,690 |
| 95545 | $1,120 | $1,180 | $1,550 | $2,150 | $2,590 |
| 95546 | $1,010 | $1,070 | $1,400 | $1,950 | $2,340 |
| 95547 | $1,050 | $1,120 | $1,460 | $2,020 | $2,440 |
| 95549 | $1,240 | $1,310 | $1,710 | $2,370 | $2,860 |
| 95550 | $1,110 | $1,180 | $1,540 | $2,130 | $2,570 |
| 95551 | $1,100 | $1,170 | $1,530 | $2,120 | $2,560 |
| 95552 | $800 | $880 | $1,150 | $1,510 | $1,510 |
| 95553 | $1,120 | $1,180 | $1,550 | $2,150 | $2,590 |
| 95554 | $1,120 | $1,180 | $1,550 | $2,150 | $2,590 |
| 95555 | $1,010 | $1,070 | $1,400 | $1,950 | $2,340 |
| 95556 | $1,010 | $1,070 | $1,400 | $1,950 | $2,340 |
| 95558 | $1,050 | $1,110 | $1,450 | $2,010 | $2,420 |
| 95559 | $1,120 | $1,180 | $1,550 | $2,150 | $2,590 |
| 95560 | $1,070 | $1,130 | $1,480 | $2,050 | $2,460 |
| 95562 | $1,010 | $1,070 | $1,400 | $1,950 | $2,340 |
| 95564 | $1,280 | $1,350 | $1,770 | $2,450 | $2,960 |
| 95565 | $1,050 | $1,110 | $1,450 | $2,010 | $2,420 |
| 95569 | $1,120 | $1,180 | $1,550 | $2,150 | $2,590 |
| 95570 | $1,640 | $1,740 | $2,270 | $3,140 | $3,790 |
| 95571 | $1,120 | $1,180 | $1,550 | $2,150 | $2,590 |
| 95573 | $1,070 | $1,130 | $1,490 | $2,060 | $2,480 |
| 95589 | $1,150 | $1,180 | $1,550 | $2,150 | $2,520 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the County of Humboldt
735 W Everding St, Eureka, CA 95503
Phone: (707) 443-4583
Email updates
About Housing Authority of the County of Humboldt
Overview
The Housing Authority of the County of Humboldt operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 1,407 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 952 households, with an occupancy rate of 67%. The agency does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to families in need.
Scale and standing
Among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in Humboldt County, the Housing Authority of the County of Humboldt ranks first by voucher count, significantly outpacing its peer, the Housing Authority of the City of Eureka, which does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. On a statewide level, the agency holds the 51st position among 88 authorities with Section 8 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Humboldt County ranges from $1,100 to $2,160, with an average of $1,539. This is notably lower than the state average of $2,577. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 95570 at $2,160, while the lowest is in ZIP code 95552 at $1,100.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
- Eureka, CA
- Redway, CA
- Scotia, CA
- Alderpoint, CA
- Arcata, CA
- Bayside, CA
- Blocksburg, CA
- Blue lake, CA
- Carlotta, CA
- Ferndale, CA
- Fields landing, CA
- Fortuna, CA
- Honeydew, CA
- Hoopa, CA
- Hydesville, CA
- Kneeland, CA
- Korbel, CA
- Loleta, CA
- Mad river, CA
- McKinleyville, CA
- Miranda, CA
- Myers flat, CA
- Orick, CA
- Orleans, CA
- Petrolia, CA
- Phillipsville, CA
- Redcrest, CA
- Ruth, CA
- Samoa, CA
- Trinidad, CA
- Weott, CA
- Whitethorn, CA
- Willow creek, CA
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Housing Authority of the City of EurekaEureka, CA
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.