Section 8 apartments in Santa Ana, CA
A landlord in Santa Ana is accepting Housing Choice Vouchers right now. Below: the unit, Orange County's FY2026 rent limits, the housing authorities that run the program here, and whether a landlord can legally refuse a voucher in California.
Voucher-friendly listings available now in Santa Ana
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Section 8 payment standards near Santa Ana (Orange County, FY2026)
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards, the amount a PHA actually pays, are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at each PHA's discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90 to 110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $2,682 | $2,414 to $2,950 |
| 1-bedroom | $2,746 | $2,471 to $3,021 |
| 2-bedroom | $3,236 | $2,912 to $3,560 |
| 3-bedroom | $4,393 | $3,954 to $4,832 |
| 4-bedroom | $5,246 | $4,721 to $5,771 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Santa Ana covers up to $3,236 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $2,912 to $3,560.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Santa Ana, CA?
No. California law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Santa Ana, CA. If you were turned away for having a voucher, that refusal may be illegal.
California FEHA source-of-income protection (SB 329 / Gov. Code 12955)
Statewide: landlords may not refuse Section 8/HCV vouchers as a source of income.
View statute →Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Housing authorities serving Santa Ana
Vouchers in Santa Ana are administered at the county level. The PHA whose jurisdiction covers a unit's ZIP handles the inspection, the payment standard and the lease-up.
- 11,686 HCV units
Orange County Housing Authority
Santa Ana · CA094
- 6,835 HCV units
City of Anaheim Housing Authority
Anaheim · CA104
- 3,398 HCV units
Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana
Santa Ana · CA093
- 2,437 HCV units
Housing Authority of the City of Garden Grove
Garden Grove · CA102
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This page exists because landlords in Santa Ana list on VoucherMatch. Rent limits are HUD Fair Market Rent data for Orange County.