Little Village Public Housing Bakersfield, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Little Village is a Public Housing community in Bakersfield, CA with 94 units reporting 89% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $535/month on average.
94
total units
89%
occupancy
$535
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 700 Smith St # A, Bakersfield, CA 93307 Map → |
| Average household income | $24,782/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,412/yr |
| People per unit | 3.3 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 72% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 84% |
| One-bedroom share | 9% |
How to apply at Little Village
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 700 Smith St # A, 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 (~$535/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Bakersfield
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- Village at East Hills LIHTC
- Emerald Glen Apts LIHTC
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Casa Loma Family Apts LIHTC | Bakersfield | 1.1 km |
| Cottonwood Village LIHTC | Bakersfield | 1.1 km |
| Bakersfield Family Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bakersfield | 1.1 km |
| King Square Family Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bakersfield | 1.1 km |
| Nina Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bakersfield | 1.1 km |
| Cottonwood Gardens LIHTC | Bakersfield | 1.4 km |
| Cottonwood Court Apts LIHTC | Bakersfield | 1.4 km |
| Santa Fe Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bakersfield | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Little Village have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Little Village?
Residents report average rents near $535/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 Little Village?
Contact the management office at 700 Smith St # A 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.