Who can apply
['Eligibility depends on the housing program, household income and other requirements. Some properties have additional senior or farmworker criteria.']What help is available
Options include public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers and project-based assistance. Project-based vouchers support specific apartments; assistance is not automatically portable when a tenant moves.
Documents to prepare
Prepare household names, birth dates, Social Security numbers where required, and reliable phone and email contact details. Ask about reasonable accommodation or translation help if needed to apply.
How to get started
Start with the Housing Authority’s housing listings. The project-based voucher page currently lists online intake through kernhousing.com. Apply separately to each relevant open location.
After applying
Save confirmation messages and monitor email. Report household or address changes through the applicant account. A waiting-list application is not an immediate housing offer; ask about the correct list if your needs change.
Website screenshots
These images show the pages captured in August 2026. Website screens and rules may have changed.
Common questions
Are all housing lists open together?
No. Check the particular program or property.
Does a project-based voucher move with me?
Assistance is tied to the apartment and may not be transferable when you leave.
Is the project-based list open?
The reviewed page lists an opening from May 1, 2026; check for changes before applying.
Can I request help using the online process?
Call 661-631-8500 about reasonable accommodation or translation services.
Sources and review
- Kern housing programs and notices
- Project-based voucher applications
- USA Assistance background and screenshots
Historical screenshots: source reference.