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Housing Authority of the County of Monterey

Housing Authority of the County of Monterey is based in Salinas, Monterey County, CA and administers 4,852 Section 8 vouchers.

HUD PHA code CA033. Program type: Combined. Households served: 4,232. Occupancy: 87%. ZIP codes served: 33.

Payment standards

The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01.

Bedrooms	Payment standard
Studio	$2,173
1 bedroom	$2,232
2 bedroom	$2,684
3 bedroom	$3,623
4 bedroom	$3,954
5 bedroom	$4,537

Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.

Utility allowances

Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Large Apartment Complex), effective 2026-02-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.

Utility	Studio	1 bedroom	2 bedroom	3 bedroom	4 bedroom
Heating (Natural Gas)	$33	$39	$46	$53	$59
Heating (Bottle Gas)	$43	$51	$57	$64	$70
Heating (Electric)	$25	$32	$40	$45	$50
Cooking (Natural Gas)	$6	$7	$10	$13	$16
Cooking (Bottle Gas)	$8	$9	$13	$18	$22
Cooking (Electric)	$11	$13	$20	$27	$37
Other Electric	$40	$47	$66	$86	$106
Air Conditioning	$1	$1	$2	$2	$3
Water Heating (Natural Gas)	$13	$15	$22	$29	$38
Water Heating (Bottle Gas)	$17	$20	$30	$39	$48
Water Heating (Electric)	$27	$32	$44	$57	$67
Water	$42	$44	$64	$97	$135
Sewer	$68	$68	$68	$68	$68
Trash	$40	$40	$40	$40	$40
Range/Microwave	$22	$22	$22	$22	$22
Refrigerator	$25	$25	$25	$25	$25

Source: authority's utility allowance schedule.

Waiting lists

Program	Status	Source
Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)	Closed	Authority's page
Public housing	Closed	Authority's page

As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.

Latest from Housing Authority of the County of Monterey

2026-10-26October 26, 2026 - HACM/HDC Regular Board Meeting
The Housing Authority of the County of Monterey will hold a regular board meeting on October 26, 2026.
2026-09-28September 28, 2026 - HACM/HDC Regular Board Meeting
This is an announcement for a regular board meeting of the Housing Authority of the County of Monterey and the Housing Development Corporation scheduled for September 28, 2026.
2026-09-09September 9, 2026 - HACM Special Board Meeting
A special board meeting for HACM is scheduled for September 9, 2026.
2026-08-24August 24, 2026 - HACM/HDC Regular Board Meeting
A regular board meeting for HACM/HDC is scheduled for August 24, 2026.
2026-07-27July 27, 2026 - HACM/HDC Regular Board Meeting
A regular board meeting for HACM/HDC is scheduled for July 27, 2026.

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
93210	$1,990	$2,020	$2,620	$3,550	$3,780
93426	$1,970	$2,020	$2,430	$3,270	$3,700
93450	$1,970	$2,020	$2,430	$3,270	$3,560
93451	$1,970	$2,020	$2,590	$3,450	$3,960
93901	$1,970	$2,020	$2,430	$3,270	$3,560
93905	$1,970	$2,020	$2,430	$3,270	$3,560
93906	$2,030	$2,080	$2,510	$3,380	$3,680
93907	$2,070	$2,150	$2,540	$3,420	$3,730
93908	$2,570	$2,600	$3,160	$4,380	$4,820
93920	$1,970	$2,020	$2,430	$3,270	$3,560
93921	$2,770	$2,890	$3,420	$4,490	$4,890
93923	$2,220	$2,310	$2,740	$3,690	$4,020
93924	$2,160	$2,220	$2,680	$3,600	$3,920
93925	$1,990	$2,020	$2,620	$3,550	$3,780
93926	$1,970	$2,020	$2,430	$3,270	$3,560
93927	$1,970	$2,020	$2,430	$3,270	$3,560
93928	$1,970	$2,020	$2,430	$3,270	$3,560
93930	$1,990	$2,020	$2,620	$3,550	$3,780
93932	$1,970	$2,020	$2,430	$3,270	$3,560
93933	$1,970	$2,020	$2,430	$3,270	$3,560
93940	$2,340	$2,410	$2,890	$3,890	$4,240
93943	$2,200	$2,360	$2,790	$3,590	$3,820
93944	$2,430	$2,490	$3,000	$4,040	$4,400
93950	$2,600	$2,670	$3,210	$4,320	$4,710
93953	$2,570	$2,600	$3,160	$4,380	$4,820
93954	$1,970	$2,020	$2,430	$3,270	$3,560
93955	$2,070	$2,120	$2,550	$3,440	$3,750
93960	$1,970	$2,020	$2,430	$3,270	$3,560
93962	$2,570	$2,600	$3,160	$4,380	$4,820
95004	$2,420	$2,510	$3,140	$4,220	$4,570
95012	$1,970	$2,020	$2,430	$3,270	$3,560
95039	$1,970	$2,020	$2,430	$3,270	$3,560
95076	$2,510	$2,640	$3,300	$4,280	$4,460

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.

Contact

Housing Authority of the County of Monterey

123 Rico St, Salinas, CA 93907

Phone: (831) 775-5000

Official website: hamonterey.org

Email updates

About Housing Authority of the County of Monterey

Overview

The Housing Authority of the County of Monterey operates as a combined program, administering 4,852 Section 8 vouchers and serving 4,232 households. With an occupancy rate of 87%, the authority does not manage any public housing units, making it a voucher-only agency. The fiscal year for the authority is 2026.

Scale and standing

The Housing Authority of the County of Monterey ranks 23rd in the state of California by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 88 authorities in the state. This places it among the larger voucher programs in California, reflecting its significant role in providing rental assistance to a substantial number of families in the region.

Rent standards in the area it covers

The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $2,690 to $3,790, with an average of $2,925. This is higher than the state average of $2,577. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 93921 at $3,790, while the lowest is in ZIP code 93426 at $2,690.

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.