Community Arms Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 Pasadena, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Community Arms Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Pasadena, CA with 131 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $659/month on average.
131
total units
90%
occupancy
$659
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 | 169 E Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103 Map → |
| Average household income | $27,823/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,111/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 17% |
How to apply at Community Arms Apartments
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 169 E Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena; 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 (~$659/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Community Arms Apartments 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 Community Arms Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $659/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 Community Arms Apartments?
Contact the management office at 169 E Orange Grove Blvd in Pasadena. 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.