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City of Long Beach Housing Authority

1500 Hughes Way Ste A150, Long Beach, CA, 90810 · ~7,849 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Long Beach, 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

City of Long Beach Housing Authority served 6,724 households across 7,862 units (86% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.8 people, an average annual income of $22,638, and pays an average of $597 per month toward rent.

Households served
6,724 of 7,862 units
Avg. household income
$22,638
Avg. rent paid by household
$597
Avg. household size
1.8 people
Households with children
21%
Head of household 62+
49%
Head of household with a disability
53%
Avg. wait to move in
30 months

Unit mix: 56% 1-bedroom, 33% 2-bedroom, 11% 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 City of Long Beach Housing Authority 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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