I am looking for info on income based housing (more specifically for California(northern)) and how it works and the requirements. I am on disability and don't quite make enough to meet the requirements of low income housing in which you must make 2-2.5x the rent in monthly income.

Are you saying you don't qualify for section 8 housing assistance ?

How to Qualify and Apply for Section 8 Housing (http://www.housing-guide.com/)

California Section 8 Rentals in California (CA) (http://www.rentalads.com/section-8/California/)