Desert Villas Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 El Centro, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Desert Villas Apartments is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in El Centro, CA with 172 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 | 1755 W. Main Street, El Centro, CA 92243 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 170 |
| Placed in service | 2020 |
How to apply at Desert Villas 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 1755 W. Main Street, El Centro; 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.
Other subsidized housing in El Centro
- Fairfield Homes Public Housing
- Orangewood Homes Public Housing
- El Centro Senior Villas LIHTC
- Imperial Gardens Family Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Las Brisas LIHTCPB Section 8
- Countryside Apts LIHTC
- Countryside Ii Family Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- El Dorado Family Apartments Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Euclid Villas PB Section 8
- Valley Apartments #2 PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Apartments #1 PB Section 8 | El Centro | 1.4 km |
| Valley Apartments #3 PB Section 8 | El Centro | 1.4 km |
| Valley Apartments #4 PB Section 8 | El Centro | 1.4 km |
| Boatwright Homes §202 Senior | El Centro | 1.7 km |
| El Centro Senior Villas Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | El Centro | 2 km |
| Cedar Homes §202 Senior | El Centro | 2 km |
| El Centro Family Housing LIHTC | El Centro | 2 km |
| Las Palmeras LIHTCPB Section 8 | Imperial | 3.3 km |
← All subsidized housing in El Centro
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Desert Villas Apartments 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 Desert Villas Apartments?
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 Desert Villas Apartments?
Contact the management office at 1755 W. Main Street in El Centro. 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.