Orchard Arms Public Housing La Crescenta, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Orchard Arms is a Public Housing community in La Crescenta, CA with 282 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $467/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 51 months.
282
total units
99%
occupancy
$467
avg resident rent
51 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 2423 Foothill Blvd, La Crescenta, CA 91214 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,579/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,137/yr |
| People per unit | 1.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 93% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 86% |
How to apply at Orchard Arms
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 2423 Foothill Blvd, La Crescenta; 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 (~$467/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tujunga Gardens PB Section 8 | Tujunga | 5.4 km |
| Tujunga Gardens PB Section 8 | Tujunga | 5.4 km |
| Bana at Tujunga LIHTCPB Section 8 | Tujunga | 6 km |
| Bana at Tujunga LIHTCPB Section 8 | Tujunga | 6 km |
| Apperson Street Apts PB Section 8 | Tujunga | 6.7 km |
| Mirador LIHTCPB Section 8 | Altadena | 6.8 km |
| Day Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Tujunga | 6.8 km |
| The Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | Glendale | 6.9 km |
← All subsidized housing in La Crescenta
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Orchard Arms 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 Orchard Arms?
Residents report average rents near $467/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 Orchard Arms?
Contact the management office at 2423 Foothill Blvd in La Crescenta. 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.