Chico Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 Chico, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Chico Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Chico, CA with 18 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $422/month on average.
18
total units
100%
occupancy
$422
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 849 Pomona Ave, Chico, CA 95928 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,439/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,809/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 72% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 28% |
How to apply at Chico Gardens
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.
- Call or visit the management office at 849 Pomona Ave, Chico; 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 (~$422/mo average here).
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- Tonea Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Creekside Place LIHTCPB Section 8
- Lava Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Harvest Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Parkside Terrace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Murphy Commons LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Campbell Commons LIHTC | Chico | 1.4 km |
| The Foundation LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chico | 1.7 km |
| Walker Commons LIHTC | Chico | 2.8 km |
| Bidwell Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chico | 2.8 km |
| Lucian Manor Affordable Housing, in PB Section 8 | Chico | 3.3 km |
| North Creek Crossings at Meriam Park (phase 2) LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chico | 3.4 km |
| Villa Rita Apartments PB Section 8 | Chico | 3.4 km |
| Deer Creek Apartments Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chico | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Chico
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Chico Gardens have?
Project-Based Section 8; 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 Chico Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $422/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 Chico Gardens?
Contact the management office at 849 Pomona Ave in Chico. 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.