Modesto Area Public Housing Modesto, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Modesto Area is a Public Housing community in Modesto, CA with 180 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $761/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 142 months.
180
total units
95%
occupancy
$761
avg resident rent
142 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1711 Robertson Rd, Modesto, CA 95351 Map → |
| Average household income | $30,911/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,817/yr |
| People per unit | 3.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 54% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 82% |
| One-bedroom share | 9% |
How to apply at Modesto Area
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 1711 Robertson Rd, Modesto; 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 (~$761/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Modesto
- Live Oak Apts LIHTC
- Standiford Gardens LIHTC
- Marple Manor PB Section 8
- Ralston Tower PB Section 8
- El Casa Verde PB Section 8
- Modesto Scattered Sites Public Housing
- Ashwood Village Apts LIHTC
- Modesto Scattered Sites Public Housing
- Colonial Farms PB Section 8
- Archway Commons LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway Village LIHTC | Modesto | 1.1 km |
| Sherwood Manor Senior Apts LIHTC | Modesto | 3.3 km |
| Tower Park Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Modesto | 4.2 km |
| Whitmore Oaks Apts LIHTC | Ceres | 4.8 km |
| Ceres Christian Terrace PB Section 8 | Ceres | 5.2 km |
| Almond Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | Ceres | 5.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Modesto
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Modesto Area 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 Modesto Area?
Residents report average rents near $761/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 Modesto Area?
Contact the management office at 1711 Robertson Rd in Modesto. 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.