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Needles Housing Authority

908 Sycamore Dr, Needles, CA, 92363 · ~105 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Needles, 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

Needles Housing Authority served 82 households across 105 units (78% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.1 people, an average annual income of $27,929, and pays an average of $445 per month toward rent.

Households served
82 of 105 units
Avg. household income
$27,929
Avg. rent paid by household
$445
Avg. household size
2.1 people
Households with children
27%
Head of household 62+
53%
Head of household with a disability
55%
Avg. wait to move in
5 months

Unit mix: 33% 1-bedroom, 36% 2-bedroom, 31% 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 1 development with an average score of 56 (Troubled).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
NEEDLES HSG AUTHORITYNeedles56 TroubledNSPIREJul 2024

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 Needles 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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