Descanso Place LIHTCPB Section 8 Bakersfield, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Descanso Place is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Bakersfield, CA with 54 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
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| Address | 850 Descanso St, Bakersfield, CA 93306 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 53 |
| Placed in service | 2008 |
How to apply at Descanso Place
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 850 Descanso St, 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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- California Avenue Senior Housing LIHTC
- Auburn Heights Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Govea Gardens LIHTC
- Bakersfield Park Meadow Ltd LIHTC
- The Village at Lakeside LIHTC
- Meadows Apts LIHTC
- Summerhill Apts LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kristine Apts LIHTC | Bakersfield | 1.1 km |
| Pioneer Village Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bakersfield | 1.7 km |
| Eucalyptus Village I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bakersfield | 1.7 km |
| Eucalyptus Village Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bakersfield | 1.7 km |
| Woodlane Apts PB Section 8 | Bakersfield | 2 km |
| Residences at East Hills LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bakersfield | 2.4 km |
| Brentwood Crossings LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bakersfield | 2.4 km |
| Bakersfield Seniors LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bakersfield | 2.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Bakersfield
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Descanso Place 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 Descanso Place?
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 Descanso Place?
Contact the management office at 850 Descanso St 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.