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Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino
Official application routes, service-area details, contact information, and HUD-reported program data for this San Bernardino housing agency.
Independent directory: CalculateBenefits is not HACSB or HUD. Recorded source-check date for the agency-specific details below: 2026-11-02.
Is the San Bernardino Section 8 waiting list open?
As of Nov. 2, 2026, HACSB's website said it was open only for some applicants: Project-based lists only, by site and bedroom size (for example Arrowhead Grove 4 bedrooms; Barstow 3, 4 and 5 bedrooms; senior communities 62+). The Tenant-Based Voucher Program waitlist is closed..
Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)
Open — limited Project-based lists only, by site and bedroom size (for example Arrowhead Grove 4 bedrooms; Barstow 3, 4 and 5 bedrooms; senior communities 62+). The Tenant-Based Voucher Program waitlist is closed.
What the agency's site said on Nov. 2, 2026. See the notice →
Waiting lists open and close without much notice. Applying is free; only HACSB can take an application or tell you your place on a list.
Start with the official agency
Visit the official HACSB website →
Housing applications and waiting-list registration are free. A third party cannot guarantee approval or move you ahead on a waiting list.
What this agency serves
HACSB provides housing assistance across San Bernardino County, California. Its housing program offices in Upland, San Bernardino and Victorville each cover a list of cities and communities in the county.
- Tenant-Based Voucher Program (Section 8)
- Project-Based Voucher Program
- Affordable housing communities (including senior and veteran communities)
- Moving to Work programs
- Family Self-Sufficiency and Homeownership Assistance
Housing Choice Voucher application
HACSB takes free online pre-applications through its Applicant Portal for whichever waiting lists are taking applications. The page lists each project-based site and the bedroom sizes it is taking. Some sites have their own rules, such as age 62+ for senior communities.
What HACSB said when we checked on . Waiting lists open and close; check HACSB's official site or call for the current status.
Income limits for San Bernardino County
HUD fiscal year 2026 limits (pulled July 27, 2026) for San Bernardino County, where HACSB's main office is.
| Household | 30% (extremely low) | 50% (very low) | 80% (low) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $25,850 | $43,050 | $68,900 |
| 2 people | $29,550 | $49,200 | $78,750 |
| 3 people | $33,250 | $55,350 | $88,600 |
| 4 people | $36,900 | $61,500 | $98,400 |
Section 8 vouchers generally use the 50% limit, and agencies must give most new vouchers to families at or below 30%; families up to 50% can still qualify. The 80% limit applies to public housing. Limits differ by county; use the income-limit checker for the county you live in.
Source: HUD income limits. Check 5 to 8 people or another county →
Other help in San Bernardino
Heat and utility bills
Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County — Utility Assistance (HEAP) · (909) 723-1500
Runs HEAP for San Bernardino County as a credit on gas, electric, wood or propane bills. Book an appointment online or by phone (press option 2). Bring utility bills, lease, ID and income proof.
Checked Nov. 2, 2026.
Food
CAPSBC Food Bank · 909-723-1581
The county food bank works with community pantries and runs food distributions across San Bernardino County. See its distribution calendar or call.
Checked Nov. 2, 2026.
Facing eviction
Inland Counties Legal Services · (888) 245-4257
Free legal help for low-income people in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, including housing cases. Apply online or call the intake line.
Checked Nov. 2, 2026.
Everything else
Inland SoCal 211 (Inland SoCal United Way) · 211
Call 211 any time, 24/7, for help finding local resources in Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
Checked Nov. 2, 2026.
These are separate organizations, not HACSB and not CalculateBenefits.
Contact HACSB before you visit
General inquiries: (909) 890-0644
Central office: 715 E. Brier Drive, San Bernardino, CA 92408
Published hours: Main Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday, and every other Friday
HACSB's administrative office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Thursday and every other Friday. Its housing program offices in Upland, San Bernardino and Victorville keep hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the same days. Call your area office before you go. HACSB does not provide emergency housing; for shelter, dial 2-1-1.
HACSB offers free language help. Call (909) 890-0644. TTY: 711.
From CalculateBenefits, not HACSB
Waiting-list news by email
Get our free emails. If this agency's main Section 8 waiting list opens and we see it, we email the people who signed up here. Some lists close before we can send. To sign up, you take our free benefits check. You give your name and email and answer a few questions. A phone step is optional. Then you see offers from partners. Your information may be shared with or sold to marketing partners. They may also contact you (how we use it). Signing up does not apply for housing or put you on any waiting list.
Because you've turned on a privacy opt-out, we don't offer this sign-up here. Check the agency's own site for openings.
Before and after you apply
- You get an email confirmation when you submit an online application. HACSB says review can take up to 90 days. Eligible applicants are then added to the list with an "On List" status.
- Use the Applicant Portal to check your status, update your contact information, and change details in your pre-application. If you already applied before, email [email protected] for a registration code.
- Households get a voucher or unit based on two people per bedroom, with exceptions for live-in aides and approved reasonable accommodations.
- All adults get a criminal background check when the application is processed. Site-based lists also check credit.
- Because new families are served only as current families leave the program, waits can be long, often years.
HUD-reported assistance
These figures are HUD reporting-data snapshots, not a count of openings. Equal inventory and occupied counts do not prove that no future opening is possible. Waiting-list status comes from HACSB, not this dataset.
HUD public housing designation: High Performer. High Performer is HUD's top Public Housing Assessment System category. Under current PHAS rules, the agency earned at least 90% overall and met the minimum score for each assessed indicator. It is an operating assessment, not a customer-review rating.
HUD directory dataset retrieved 2026-07-20; record last updated 2026-04-07. Read the data methods and limitations.
Agency and data sources
Related: All California housing agencies · California income limits and Fair Market Rents · How Housing Choice Vouchers work · Section 8 waiting lists at large agencies.