Orangewood Homes Public Housing El Centro, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Orangewood Homes is a Public Housing community in El Centro, CA with 117 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $735/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 30 months.
117
total units
97%
occupancy
$735
avg resident rent
30 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 511 W Commercial Ave Apt 3, El Centro, CA 92243 Map → |
| Average household income | $34,004/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,878/yr |
| People per unit | 3.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 42% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 75% |
| One-bedroom share | 9% |
How to apply at Orangewood Homes
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 511 W Commercial Ave Apt 3, 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 (~$735/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in El Centro
- Desert Villas Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Fairfield 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 |
|---|---|---|
| El Centro Senior Villas Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | El Centro | 1.1 km |
| Cedar Homes §202 Senior | El Centro | 1.1 km |
| El Centro Family Housing LIHTC | El Centro | 1.1 km |
| 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 |
| Imperial Gardens Apts LIHTC | Imperial | 3.4 km |
| Villa Lara Apts LIHTC | Imperial | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in El Centro
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Orangewood Homes 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 Orangewood Homes?
Residents report average rents near $735/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 Orangewood Homes?
Contact the management office at 511 W Commercial Ave Apt 3 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.