Section 8 in California: FMR & Landlord Guide

369,178 active Housing Choice Vouchers across 29 metros. Pick a market below for FY2026 Fair Market Rent, voucher counts, housing authorities and wait-list status.

Metros
25
29 total markets
Active vouchers
369,178
Occupied
317,457
86% utilized
Source-of-income law
Protected statewide
FEHA (SB 329)

Can a California landlord refuse Section 8?

No. California state law prohibits landlords from refusing to rent to Section 8 voucher holders on the basis of their source of income.

FEHA (SB 329)

Government Code §12955 — voucher refusal prohibited.

View statute →

Informational only, not legal advice. Verify current status before making a leasing decision.

Section 8 markets in California

Sorted by active voucher count. Each metro page has HUD FY2026 FMR by bedroom, the housing authorities that administer vouchers there, and wait-list status.

Section 8 landlord tools

Whether you’re researching a specific address or preparing for HQS inspection, the California data feeds directly into the tools below.

Look up by ZIP →Voucher vs market analyzerHQS pre-inspectionAll states & metros