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.
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INCOME LIMITS
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| Number in Family |
1
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
5
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| Income |
35,650
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39,950
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44,250
|
48,550
|
52,000
|
| Number in Family |
6
|
7
|
8
|
9
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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.
Click here for a map and pictures of Sonora
Apartments
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