Housing authoritiesCAKINGS COUNTY HOUSING AUTH
KINGS COUNTY HOUSING AUTH
KINGS COUNTY HOUSING AUTH is based in Hanford, Kings County, CA and administers 727 Section 8 vouchers and 268 public housing units.
HUD PHA code CA053. Program type: Combined. Households served: 687. Occupancy: 69%. ZIP codes served: 13.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01.
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | 90% of FMR |
| 1 bedroom | 90% of FMR |
| 2 bedroom | 90% of FMR |
| 3 bedroom | 90% of FMR |
| 4 bedroom | 90% of FMR |
| 5 bedroom | 90% of FMR |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Multi-Family Higher Efficiency), effective 2025-07-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $1 | $2 | $4 | $6 | $8 |
| Heating (Electric) | $23 | $31 | $40 | $48 | $59 |
| Heating (Electric - Heat Pump) | $9 | $12 | $16 | $19 | $24 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $5 | $6 | $7 | $8 | $9 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $13 | $17 | $21 | $24 | $27 |
| Other Electric | $28 | $29 | $33 | $37 | $40 |
| Air Conditioning | $28 | $30 | $35 | $40 | $45 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $9 | $12 | $15 | $21 | $26 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $16 | $28 | $41 | $65 | $91 |
| Water | $35 | $36 | $37 | $40 | $42 |
| Sewer | $32 | $32 | $32 | $32 | $32 |
| Trash Collection | $31 | $31 | $31 | $31 | $31 |
| Range/Microwave | $5 | $5 | $5 | $5 | $5 |
| Refrigerator | $6 | $6 | $6 | $6 | $6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93201 | $1,040 | $1,050 | $1,330 | $1,840 | $2,210 |
| 93202 | $1,190 | $1,200 | $1,530 | $2,120 | $2,500 |
| 93204 | $1,040 | $1,050 | $1,340 | $1,860 | $2,240 |
| 93212 | $1,050 | $1,060 | $1,350 | $1,870 | $2,210 |
| 93230 | $1,130 | $1,140 | $1,460 | $2,020 | $2,380 |
| 93239 | $1,040 | $1,050 | $1,330 | $1,840 | $2,210 |
| 93242 | $1,220 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $2,090 | $2,400 |
| 93245 | $1,380 | $1,380 | $1,770 | $2,450 | $2,890 |
| 93246 | $1,270 | $1,270 | $1,610 | $2,230 | $2,610 |
| 93266 | $1,270 | $1,280 | $1,630 | $2,260 | $2,660 |
| 93274 | $1,180 | $1,190 | $1,560 | $2,150 | $2,520 |
| 93631 | $1,220 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $2,090 | $2,400 |
| 93656 | $1,220 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $2,090 | $2,400 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
KINGS COUNTY HOUSING AUTH
680 N Douty St, Hanford, CA 93230
Phone: (559) 582-2806
Official website: hakc.com
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About KINGS COUNTY HOUSING AUTH
Overview
The Kings County Housing Authority operates 268 public housing units and administers 727 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 687 households. With an occupancy rate of 69%, the authority runs a combined program, offering both public housing and voucher assistance to meet the diverse needs of the community.
Scale and standing
Among the 88 housing authorities in California, the Kings County Housing Authority ranks 68th in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers. This places it in the middle tier of voucher providers within the state, reflecting its significant role in supporting local families and individuals with affordable housing options.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,310 to $1,790, with an average of $1,474. This is significantly lower than the state average of $2,577. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 93245 at $1,790, while the lowest is in ZIP code 93239 at $1,310.
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.