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Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura

995 Riverside St, Ventura, CA, 93001 · ~2,184 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Ventura, 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

Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura served 1,779 households across 2,180 units (82% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.0 people, an average annual income of $27,497, and pays an average of $688 per month toward rent.

Households served
1,779 of 2,180 units
Avg. household income
$27,497
Avg. rent paid by household
$688
Avg. household size
2.0 people
Households with children
25%
Head of household 62+
46%
Head of household with a disability
53%
Avg. wait to move in
35 months

Unit mix: 54% 1-bedroom, 29% 2-bedroom, 17% 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.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 4 developments with an average score of 82 (Standard).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
BUENA VIDA ET ALVentura93 High PerformerUPCSJul 2022
SCATTERED SITESVentura84 StandardUPCSMar 2023
BUENA VIDA ET ALVentura79 StandardUPCSJul 2022
WESTVIEW VILLAGEVentura73 StandardUPCSJul 2022

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura 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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