Desert Palms LIHTCPB Section 8 Coachella, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Desert Palms is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Coachella, CA with 112 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $629/month on average.
112
total units
88%
occupancy
$629
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 | 50600 Suncrest St, Coachella, CA 92236 Map → |
| Average household income | $25,416/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,345/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 63% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 90% |
| One-bedroom share | 20% |
How to apply at Desert Palms
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 50600 Suncrest St, Coachella; 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 (~$629/mo average here).
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- El Jardin Apts LIHTC
- Las Flores Family Apts LIHTC
- Las Palmas Ii LIHTC
- Las Palmeras LIHTC
- Tlaquepaque LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Casa La Paz LIHTC | Coachella | 0.8 km |
| Coachella Valley Apts. #2 PB Section 8 | Coachella | 0.8 km |
| Summerwood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Coachella | 0.8 km |
| Pueblo Nuevo Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Coachella | 0.8 km |
| Placita Dolores Huerta Apartments Phase 1 F.k.a. Coachella Valley Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Coachella | 1.1 km |
| Vista Montana Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Coachella | 1.1 km |
| Fuente de Paz Apts LIHTC | Coachella | 1.1 km |
| Orchard Villas Ii LIHTC | Coachella | 1.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Coachella
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Desert Palms 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 Desert Palms?
Residents report average rents near $629/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 Desert Palms?
Contact the management office at 50600 Suncrest St in Coachella. 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.