California
State in United States
California has a land area of 155,812.8 square miles and a water area of 7,837.9 square miles. It is the 3rd largest state by area. California is bordered by Nevada, Oregon and Arizona.
Population and People
Total Population
39,237,836
Data from Census BureauAverage Age
37.6 Year
Data from Census BureauSenior Population (65 years and older)
5,964,526
Data from Census BureauVeterans
4.4%
Data from Census Bureau
Income and Poverty
Median Household Income
$121,125
Data from Census BureauPoverty
20%
Data from Census Bureau
Employment and Labor Force
Total Eligible Employment Population
31,350,998
Data from Census BureauUnemployed
5.3%
Data from Census Bureau
Housing
Housing Units
13,429,063
Data from Census BureauMedian Gross Rent (in dollars)
$1,750
Data from Census BureauGross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: Less Than 30% Household Income
47.3%
Data from Census BureauGross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: 30% or More of Household Income
52.7%
Data from Census BureauMedian Home Price (in dollars)
$648,100
Data from Census BureauRenter Rate
5,926,357
Data from Census BureauHomeownership Rate
7,502,706
Data from Census Bureau
Health
Disabled
11.2%
Data from Census Bureau
The Department of Housing and Urban Development is on its mission to provide decent and affordable housing to Americans with low-income. Within the United States there are 10 different geographical regions that HUD has been divided into. Depending on where your state is located you would be zoned to one of these Regional Offices. To find your Regional office: Affordable Housing411 Regional Office Page.
Within these Regional Offices zones there are 54 different Field Offices. Again, depending on your location you will be zoned to a particular Field Office. To Find Your Field Office visit: Affordable Housing411 Field Offices Page.
Lastly locally there are almost 4,000 Local Housing Authorities Offices. To find your local office visit: Affordable Housing411 Public Housing Authority Page
Each State or area can have different income limits and eligibility requirements. We recommend you contact your local housing authority for specific income guidelines.
The State of California is located in San Francisco Regional Office. Within California there are . Throughout California there are 97 Public Housing Authority Offices.
We at Affordable Housing 411, have gathered all the contact information for all of HUD’s Offices. We want to be an advocate for those in need of affordable housing.
FIELD OFFICES HUD: CALIFORNIA
REGIONAL OFFICE HUD: CALIFORNIA
TANF OFFICE HUD: CALIFORNIA
LIHEAP OFFICE HUD: CALIFORNIA
LIHWAP OFFICE HUD: CALIFORNIA
RENTAL HELP: CALIFORNIA
Housing Is Key
Information and resources for California renters, landlords, and homeowners, covering topics on COVID-19 Rent Relief, Eviction Protection, and Homeowner Assistance can be found on California’s Housing is Key site.
California’s COVID-19 Rent Relief Program
The California COVID-19 Rent Relief program is designed to help income eligible households pay rent and utilities, both for past due and future payments. Funding for this program comes from federal rental assistance. For additional information or for eligibility and application help, you may wish to call the CA COVID-19 Rent Relief Call Center at (833) 430-2122 or visit online here.
Subsidized Apartments – HUD helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants. To apply, contact or visit the management office of each apartment building that interests you.
- HUD Resource Locator Tool
- Affordable Apartment Listings by County (updated quarterly)
Public Housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
To apply for either type of help, visit your local Public Housing Agency (PHA).
For questions about HUD rental programs, including Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, contact our Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Resource Center:
- Email us
- Call toll-free (800) 955-2232
Need advice?
- Contact a housing counseling agencyWant advice on buying a home, renting, default, foreclosure avoidance, credit issues or reverse mortgages? HUD sponsors housing counseling agencies throughout the country to provide free or low cost advice.
HOMEOWNERSHIP: CALIFORNIA
Owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. Here are some resources that can help you buy, maintain and keep your home.
Getting Started
- Housing counseling agencies – free or low-cost counseling services for buying, renting, defaults, foreclosures, credit issues and reverse mortgages
- Predatory lending – beware if you’re buying or refinancing your home; don’t become a victim of unfair lending practices
- Education – learn about buying and maintaining your home
Buying a Home
- Assistance programs – resources and programs to help you buy and maintain your home
- HUD homes for sale
- Homeownership vouchers – some public housing agencies help you become a homeowner through the Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program
Owning and Maintaining Your Home
- Home repairs – money for home improvements and repairs
- Avoid foreclosure – don’t lose your home
- Make your home more energy efficient
Population by Age Range in California
Age and Sex
37.6 +/- 0.1
Median Age in California
Age and Sex
37.6 +/- 0.1
Median Age in California
38.8 +/- 0.1
Median Age in United States
Population by Age Range in California
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Older Population by Age Range in California
Older Population
15.20 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in California
Older Population
15.20 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in California
16.8 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in United States
Older Population by Age in California
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Veterans in California
Veterans
4.40 +/- 0.1
Veterans in California
Veterans
4.40 +/- 0.1
Veterans in California
6.4 +/- 0.1
Veterans in United States
Veterans in California
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Median Household Income in California
Median Household Income
$84,907 +/- $542
Median Household Income in California
Median Household Income
$84,907 +/- $542
Median Household Income in California
$69,717 +/- $134
Median Household Income in United States
Median Household Income in California
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Poverty in California
Poverty
12.30 +/- 0.2
Poverty in California
Poverty
12.30 +/- 0.2
Poverty in California
12.8 +/- 0.1
Poverty in United States
Poverty in California
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Educational Attainment in California
Educational Attainment
36.20 +/- 0.2
Educational Attainment in California
Educational Attainment
36.20 +/- 0.2
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in California
35.0 +/- 0.1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in United States
Educational Attainment in California
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Employment and Labor Force Status in California
Employment rate
57.60% +/- 0.1%
Employment rate in California
Employment rate
57.60% +/- 0.1%
Employment rate in California
58.6% +/- 0.1%
Employment rate in United States
HUD MAILING LISTS: CALIFORNIA
Los Angeles Community Planning and Development Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Partners This list will be used to disseminate new information about the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership (HOME) programs as it becomes available including local information bulletins. Notifications will make people aware of Good Stories and share successes with Community Planning and Development (CPD) programs within the region.
Los Angeles Community Planning and Development Special Needs Assistance Program (SNAPS) Partners This list will be used to disseminate new information about the Special Needs Assistance Program (SNAPS) as it becomes available including sending out local information bulletins. Notifications will make people aware of Good Stories and share successes with the SNAPS Program within the region.
Los Angeles Minority Business Enterprise The purpose of this list is to notify grantees of MBE Info Bulletins, yearly due dates, and Section 3 updates.
Northern California Multifamily Owners and Management Agents This mailing list is an automatic and easy way for management companies and property owners to stay informed of what is happening in Northern California. The Multifamily West Region will use this mailing list to send local notices and announcements to management companies and owners doing business with HUD in Northern California.
Northern California, Nevada, Arizona, Hawaii and Pacific Islands Environmental Mailing List This list is for HUD grantees and their associates in Northern California, Nevada, Arizona, Hawaii, and the Pacific Islands, who have responsibility for preparing environmental reviews to achieve compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and 24 CFR Part 58. The environmental review information distributed will include announcements of upcoming training opportunities, updated recommended formats, and policy updates.
Region IX HUDLines A newsletter from the San Francisco Regional Office, featuring news and exciting information about Arizona, California, Hawaii and Nevada’s housing and community development efforts.
San Francisco Community Planning and Development Competitive Grantees This list will be used to disseminate information to our competitive grantees (primarily homeless providers, including nonprofit organizations, housing authorities, and local units of government). The primary purpose is to provide a means of quickly disseminating information regarding upcoming training opportunities, funding opportunities, and important policy and reporting issues. The information provided will be relevant to HUD San Francisco’s San Francisco Community Planning and Development Community Development jurisdiction. Questions about joining this closed list? Email us.
San Francisco Community Planning and Development Formula Grantees This list will be used to disseminate information to our formula grantees (e.g., states, counties, and cities.) The primary purpose is to provide a means of quickly disseminating information regarding upcoming training opportunities, funding opportunities, and important policy and reporting issues. The information provided will be relevant to HUD San Francisco’s San Francisco Community Planning and Development Community Development jurisdiction. Questions about joining this closed list? Email us.
Southern California Environmental Assistance The Los Angeles Field Environmental Officer will use this as a means of sending notifications of HUD sponsored environmental training, Part 58 environmental policy updates and memorandums of understanding (MOU’s), to HUD grantees with National Environmental Act Policy (NEPA) responsibilities as a condition of receiving HUD funding for a project.
Southern California HUD Multifamily Property Management Companies and Owners This mailing list is an automatic and easy way for management companies and property owners to stay informed of what is happening in Southern California. The Multifamily West Region will use this mailing list to send local notices and announcements to management companies and owners doing business with HUD in Southern California.
Southwest Office of Native American Programs: All Tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities This mailing list will be used to share HUD-Southwest Office of Native American Programs (SWONAP) program information, training opportunities, or activities in the Southwest region with Tribes, Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHE) and other interested parties.
Affordable Housing Types
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Government Assistance Programs
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Government Assistance Offices
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Last Updated: August 23, 2023





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