Birchcrest Apts LIHTC Downey, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Birchcrest Apts is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Downey, CA with 64 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 8525 Paramount Blvd, Downey, CA 90240 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 62 |
| Placed in service | 2001 |
How to apply at Birchcrest Apts
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 8525 Paramount Blvd, Downey; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.
Other subsidized housing in Downey
- Downey View LIHTCPB Section 8
- Downey Senior Apts LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Telacu Manor PB Section 8 | Commerce | 0.8 km |
| Telacu Gardens §811 | Commerce | 0.8 km |
| Commerce Watcher St Homes PB Section 8 | Commerce | 1.4 km |
| Commerce Senior Citizens Apts PB Section 8 | Commerce | 1.7 km |
| Westminster Court PB Section 8 | Bell Gardens | 2 km |
| Telacu Del Rio §202 Senior | Pico Rivera | 2 km |
| Commerce Family Homes PB Section 8 | Commerce | 2 km |
| Greenwood Gardens PB Section 8 | Montebello | 2.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Downey
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Birchcrest Apts have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Birchcrest Apts?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Birchcrest Apts?
Contact the management office at 8525 Paramount Blvd in Downey. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.