Porterville Public Housing Porterville, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Porterville is a Public Housing community in Porterville, CA with 111 units reporting 83% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $137/month on average.
111
total units
83%
occupancy
$137
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 504 W Morton Ave, Porterville, CA 93257 Map → |
| Average household income | $32,371/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,395/yr |
| People per unit | 3.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 28% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 33% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 74% |
| One-bedroom share | 14% |
How to apply at Porterville
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 504 W Morton Ave, Porterville; 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 (~$137/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Porterville
- Tulare Group LIHTCPB Section 8
- Santa Fe Plaza PB Section 8
- Villa Robles Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Park View Village LIHTC
- Finca Serena LIHTCPB Section 8
- Newcomb Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Porterville Family Apts LIHTC
- Porterville Hotel LIHTC
- Villa Siena Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Carolita Apartments Fka Pioneer Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Hotel LIHTC | Porterville | 0.8 km |
| Nupchi Xo'oy LIHTCPB Section 8 | Porterville | 1.1 km |
| Sequoia Village at River's Edge LIHTC | Porterville | 1.4 km |
| La Serena Apartments PB Section 8 | Porterville | 1.7 km |
| Mountain View LIHTC | Porterville | 2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Porterville
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Porterville 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 Porterville?
Residents report average rents near $137/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 Porterville?
Contact the management office at 504 W Morton Ave in Porterville. 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.