Carmelitos Public Housing Long Beach, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Carmelitos is a Public Housing community in Long Beach, CA with 713 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $617/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 95 months.
713
total units
95%
occupancy
$617
avg resident rent
95 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 761 E Via Carmelitos, Long Beach, CA 90805 Map → |
| Average household income | $25,146/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,116/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 33% |
How to apply at Carmelitos
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 761 E Via Carmelitos, Long Beach; 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 (~$617/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grisham Community Housing LIHTC | Long Beach | 0.8 km |
| Scherer Park Apts PB Section 8 | Long Beach | 1.4 km |
| Northpointe Apartments Ii PB Section 8 | Long Beach | 2 km |
| Northpointe Apartments I PB Section 8 | Long Beach | 2 km |
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| Candlewood Park PB Section 8 | Lakewood | 3.4 km |
| Casa Dominguez LIHTCPB Section 8 | East Rancho Dominguez | 3.4 km |
| Ramona Park Senior LIHTCPB Section 8 | Long Beach | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Carmelitos 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 Carmelitos?
Residents report average rents near $617/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 Carmelitos?
Contact the management office at 761 E Via Carmelitos in Long Beach. 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.