Candlewood Park PB Section 8 Lakewood, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Candlewood Park is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Lakewood, CA with 80 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $456/month on average.
80
total units
100%
occupancy
$456
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 4051 Candlewood St, Lakewood, CA 90712 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,920/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,028/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 96% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Candlewood Park
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 4051 Candlewood St, Lakewood; 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 (~$456/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Lakewood
- Seasons Ii Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parwood Apts LIHTC | Long Beach | 2 km |
| Northpointe Apartments Ii PB Section 8 | Long Beach | 2 km |
| Northpointe Apartments I PB Section 8 | Long Beach | 2 km |
| Ramona Park Senior LIHTCPB Section 8 | Long Beach | 2.4 km |
| Bellflower Senior Center LIHTC | Bellflower | 2.8 km |
| Carmelitos Public Housing | Long Beach | 3.4 km |
| Artesia Senior Center LIHTC | Bellflower | 3.4 km |
| Bellflower Friendship Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bellflower | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Lakewood
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Candlewood Park have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Candlewood Park?
Residents report average rents near $456/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 Candlewood Park?
Contact the management office at 4051 Candlewood St in Lakewood. 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.