Farm Labor Centers

The farm labor program provides housing to very low, low and moderate-income families with two to nine members who have current farm labor income.

Under this program, the Housing Authority rents over 400 units to non-migratory farm workers for very low amounts. We also offer rental assistance when needed. Farm labor centers are located throughout the county in five different locations.

All applicants will be screened for eligibility. Screening involves an unannounced home visit, a look at landlord references, a credit check and a verification of your income.

To be accepted into the farm labor program, the head of household must be a legal resident of this country. You must also meet a minimum requirement for income from farm labor, or for days worked in farm labor during the last 12 months.

Once accepted, you will be placed on the waiting list. Your place on the list depends on three main factors: the amount of your farm labor income, the amount of your total family income and the number of bedrooms you need. The length of your wait is also based upon the number of families vacating units at a given time.

Once housed, you must maintain your own home and yard, and you must continue to work in farm labor. Each year the Housing Authority will inspect your home and re-verify your income and family composition.

INCOME LIMITS
Number in Family
1
2
3
4
5
Income
35,650
39,950
44,250
48,550
52,000
Number in Family
6
7
8
9
10+
Income
55,450
58,900
62,350
67,850
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La Puenta Apartments - Visalia

La Puenta Apartments is located in Visalia on North Bridge Street. There are 15 two and three bedroom units which rent from $278 to $323 per month and include water, sewer and garbage. Rental assistance is available.

Applications are taken at our office at 1138 South Crenshaw Court, Visalia, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, except holidays.

Click here for a map and pictures of La Puenta Apartments


Linnell Farm Labor Center - Visalia

The Linnell Farm Labor Center, which has 191 two, three and four bedroom apartments, is located three miles east of Visalia near Farmersville. Rents range from $228 to $450 per month and include water, sewer and garbage. Rental assistance is available.

Agricultural workers and their families often have special needs that are unmet by traditional housing. To meet these needs, our Linnell and Woodville Farm Labor Centers have been developed into nearly self-contained communities that offer more than just housing. Since inheriting the Linnell and Woodville centers from the federal government in the mid-1950's, we have continued to expand and improve the facilities with comprehensive street, water and sewer systems, as well as community centers and major recreational areas. We provide classrooms for Headstart programs. Daycare facilities provide a safe and stimulating environment for children while their parents are at work.

Applications are taken at our office located at 1436-3 Mariposa Avenue from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, except holidays.

Click here for a map and pictures of Linnell FLC

Click here for pictures from the early days of Linnell at the Library of Congress web site


Sonora Apartments - Tulare

The 52 units in Sonora Apartments, located in Tulare at Martin Luther King, Jr. and "O" Streets, provide housing for people employed in the agricultural industry. Townhouses and single story two, three and four bedroom apartments are now available. Rents range from $310 to $380, depending on bedroom size, and may be reduced for lower income families. Rents include water, sewer and garbage. Rental assistance is available.

Applications are taken at our office at 210 South Sacramento Street, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, except holidays.

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Terra Bella Farm Labor Center - Terra Bella

The Terra Bella Farm Labor Center has 14 two and three bedroom units and is located in the community of Terra Bella. These units rent from $253 to $293 per month and include water, sewer and garbage. Rental assistance is available.

Applications are taken at our office at 16153 Road 192, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, except holidays.

Click here for a map and pictures of Terra Bella FLC


Woodville Farm Labor Center - Woodville

The Woodville Farm Labor Center is located on Road 192 near the town of Woodville. The complex has 178 two, three and four bedroom units which rent from $228 to $308 per month. Rental assistance is available and rents include water, sewer and garbage.

Agricultural workers and their families often have special needs that are unmet by traditional housing. To meet these needs, our Linnell and Woodville Farm Labor Centers have been developed into nearly self-contained communities that offer more than just housing. Since inheriting the Linnell and Woodville centers from the federal government in the mid-1950's, we have continued to expand and improve the facilities with comprehensive street, water and sewer systems, as well as community centers and major recreational areas. We provide classrooms for Headstart programs. Daycare facilities provide a safe and stimulating environment for children while their parents are at work.

Applications are taken at our office at 16153 Road 192, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, except holidays.

Click here for a map and pictures of Woodville FLC

Click here for pictures from the early days of Woodville at the Library of Congress web site