Housing Authority of the County of Kern

Office of Migrant Services (OMS) Farm Labor Centers

Under contract with the California Department of Housing and Community Development, the Agency operates a total of 172 seasonal farm labor units.  These units are located at two (2) Labor Centers:  one in Arvin and one in Shafter. The Centers are open for approximately six (6) months each year, from April to October. Residents must be seasonal farm laborers whose permanent residence is at least 50 miles away from the Center.