La Serena Apartments PB Section 8 Porterville, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
La Serena Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Porterville, CA with 65 units reporting 57% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $474/month on average.
65
total units
57%
occupancy
$474
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 290 N 4th St, Porterville, CA 93257 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,201/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,075/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 33% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 71% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 24% |
How to apply at La Serena Apartments
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 290 N 4th St, Porterville; 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 (~$474/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Porterville
- Tulare Group LIHTCPB Section 8
- Porterville Public Housing
- Santa Fe Plaza PB Section 8
- Villa Robles Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Park View Village LIHTC
- Finca Serena LIHTCPB Section 8
- Newcomb Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Porterville Family Apts LIHTC
- Porterville Hotel LIHTC
- Villa Siena Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Hotel LIHTC | Porterville | 0.8 km |
| Mountain View LIHTC | Porterville | 1.1 km |
| Sequoia Village at River's Edge LIHTC | Porterville | 1.4 km |
| Nupchi Xo'oy LIHTCPB Section 8 | Porterville | 2 km |
| Carolita Apartments Fka Pioneer Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Porterville | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does La Serena Apartments have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at La Serena Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $474/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 La Serena Apartments?
Contact the management office at 290 N 4th St in Porterville. 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.