Butte County Public Housing Oroville, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Butte County is a Public Housing community in Oroville, CA with 345 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $551/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 30 months.
345
total units
97%
occupancy
$551
avg resident rent
30 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 700 Mitchell Ave Apt 55, Oroville, CA 95965 Map → |
| Average household income | $22,027/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,589/yr |
| People per unit | 2.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 66% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 90% |
| One-bedroom share | 26% |
How to apply at Butte County
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 700 Mitchell Ave Apt 55, Oroville; 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 (~$551/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Oroville
- Boulder Creek LIHTC
- The Highlands Apts LIHTC
- Olive Ranch Apartments Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8
- Olive Ranch Apartments Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Hillview Ridge Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8
- Oroville Manor LIHTC
- Riverbend Family Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Oroville Heights Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Lincoln Street Family Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Sierra Village LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orange Tree Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8§202 Senior | Oroville | 1.4 km |
| Oroville Hotel LIHTC | Oroville | 2 km |
| Prospect View Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oroville | 2.2 km |
| Oroville Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oroville | 2.4 km |
| Hillview Ridge Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oroville | 2.5 km |
| Sierra Heights Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oroville | 2.8 km |
| Sierra Heights Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oroville | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Oroville
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Butte County have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Butte County?
Residents report average rents near $551/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Butte County?
Contact the management office at 700 Mitchell Ave Apt 55 in Oroville. 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.