Escala Central City LIHTCPB Section 8 Phoenix, AZ

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Escala Central City is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Phoenix, AZ with 178 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

178
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
Address3606 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85008 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units170
Placed in service2006

How to apply at Escala Central City

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 3606 E Van Buren St, Phoenix; 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.

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Coral Gardens Apts LIHTCPB Section 8Phoenix1.4 km
Roosevelt Plaza PB Section 8Phoenix1.4 km
Copperstone on 32nd LIHTCPB Section 8Phoenix1.4 km
City Place LIHTCPB Section 8Phoenix2 km
Fillmore Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8Phoenix2 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Escala Central City 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 Escala Central City?
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 Escala Central City?
Contact the management office at 3606 E Van Buren St in Phoenix. 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.