Californian LIHTC Fresno, CA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Californian is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Fresno, CA with 217 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

217
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
Address851 Van Ness Ave, Fresno, CA 93721 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units217
Placed in service2002

How to apply at Californian

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 851 Van Ness Ave, Fresno; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

Other subsidized housing in Fresno

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Masten Towers PB Section 8Fresno1.1 km
Bigby Villa LIHTCPB Section 8Fresno1.1 km
Legacy Commons Fka Fresno Edison Apartments Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8Fresno1.1 km
Fairview Heights Terrace Public HousingFresno1.4 km
Silvercrest Fresno PB Section 8Fresno1.4 km
Westgate Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8Fresno1.4 km
Mono Hilltop LIHTCPB Section 8Fresno1.4 km
Mono Hilltop Manor PB Section 8Fresno1.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Californian 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 Californian?
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 Californian?
Contact the management office at 851 Van Ness Ave in Fresno. 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.