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Carlsbad Housing & Homeless Services

1200 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA, 92008 · ~756 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Carlsbad, CA (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.

Who this agency serves

Carlsbad Housing & Homeless Services served 482 households across 756 units (64% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.6 people, an average annual income of $22,391, and pays an average of $560 per month toward rent.

Households served
482 of 756 units
Avg. household income
$22,391
Avg. rent paid by household
$560
Avg. household size
1.6 people
Households with children
17%
Head of household 62+
55%
Head of household with a disability
61%
Avg. wait to move in
24 months

Unit mix: 50% 1-bedroom, 35% 2-bedroom, 15% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Carlsbad Housing & Homeless Services directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

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