College Heights Cottages LIHTCPB Section 8 Bakersfield, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
College Heights Cottages is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Bakersfield, CA with 29 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
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| Address | 922 Water Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 28 |
| Placed in service | 2024 |
| Affordability term | 55 years |
How to apply at College Heights Cottages
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 922 Water Street, Bakersfield; 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.
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sunnylane Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bakersfield | 0.8 km |
| Panorama Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bakersfield | 1.7 km |
| Residences at East Hills LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bakersfield | 2 km |
| Residences at Old Town Kern LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bakersfield | 2.4 km |
| Woodlane Apts PB Section 8 | Bakersfield | 2.4 km |
| Baker Street Village Public Housing | Bakersfield | 2.4 km |
| Residences at West Columbus LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bakersfield | 2.5 km |
| Bakersfield Seniors LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bakersfield | 3.3 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does College Heights Cottages have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. 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 College Heights Cottages?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at College Heights Cottages?
Contact the management office at 922 Water Street in Bakersfield. 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.