Capitol Heights Public Housing Benicia, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Capitol Heights is a Public Housing community in Benicia, CA with 75 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $728/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 13 months.
75
total units
97%
occupancy
$728
avg resident rent
13 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 35 Riverhill Dr, Benicia, CA 94510 Map → |
| Average household income | $30,633/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,704/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 67% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 89% |
| One-bedroom share | 11% |
How to apply at Capitol Heights
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 35 Riverhill Dr, Benicia; 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 (~$728/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Benicia
- The Calms at Burgess Point LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riverhouse Hotel LIHTC | Martinez | 4.5 km |
| Berrellesa Palms LIHTCPB Section 8 | Martinez | 4.5 km |
| Riverhouse Hotel LIHTC | Martinez | 4.5 km |
| Berrellesa Palms LIHTCPB Section 8 | Martinez | 4.5 km |
| Alhambra Terrace Public Housing | Martinez | 4.7 km |
| Alhambra Terrace Public Housing | Martinez | 4.7 km |
| Emerson Arms PB Section 8 | Martinez | 5.6 km |
| Carquinez Vista Manor §202 Senior | Crockett | 6 km |
← All subsidized housing in Benicia
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Capitol Heights 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 Capitol Heights?
Residents report average rents near $728/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 Capitol Heights?
Contact the management office at 35 Riverhill Dr in Benicia. 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.