Cienega Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 Covina, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Cienega Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Covina, CA with 147 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $603/month on average.
147
total units
99%
occupancy
$603
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1211 N Lyman Ave, Covina, CA 91724 Map → |
| Average household income | $24,436/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,693/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 44% |
How to apply at Cienega 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 1211 N Lyman Ave, Covina; 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 (~$603/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Covina
- Covina Manor PB Section 8
- Arrow Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8
- Charter Oaks Apartments PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lark Ellen Village LIHTC | West Covina | 2 km |
| Elwood Family Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Glendora | 3.3 km |
| Villa San Dimas PB Section 8 | San Dimas | 3.5 km |
| Vintage Gardens Senior Apts LIHTC | West Covina | 4.3 km |
| Glendora Gardens PB Section 8 | Glendora | 4.5 km |
| Azusa Park Apartments PB Section 8 | Azusa | 4.7 km |
| Azusa Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Azusa | 4.8 km |
| Cedar Springs Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | La Verne | 5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Covina
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Cienega 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 Cienega Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $603/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 Cienega Gardens?
Contact the management office at 1211 N Lyman Ave in Covina. 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.