Plymouth West LIHTCPB Section 8 Long Beach, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Plymouth West is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Long Beach, CA with 137 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $451/month on average.
137
total units
97%
occupancy
$451
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 240 Chestnut Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,865/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,304/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Plymouth West
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 240 Chestnut Ave, Long Beach; 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 (~$451/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Plymouth West have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Plymouth West?
Residents report average rents near $451/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 Plymouth West?
Contact the management office at 240 Chestnut Ave in Long Beach. 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.