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.

29
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address922 Water Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units28
Placed in service2024
Affordability term55 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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 922 Water Street, Bakersfield; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

Other subsidized housing in Bakersfield

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Sunnylane Village LIHTCPB Section 8Bakersfield0.8 km
Panorama Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8Bakersfield1.7 km
Residences at East Hills LIHTCPB Section 8Bakersfield2 km
Residences at Old Town Kern LIHTCPB Section 8Bakersfield2.4 km
Woodlane Apts PB Section 8Bakersfield2.4 km
Baker Street Village Public HousingBakersfield2.4 km
Residences at West Columbus LIHTCPB Section 8Bakersfield2.5 km
Bakersfield Seniors LIHTCPB Section 8Bakersfield3.3 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.