Ralston Tower PB Section 8 Modesto, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Ralston Tower is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Modesto, CA with 145 units reporting 89% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $416/month on average.
145
total units
89%
occupancy
$416
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 900 17th St, Modesto, CA 95354 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,356/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,418/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 16% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Ralston Tower
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 900 17th St, 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 (~$416/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Manor Senior Apts LIHTC | Modesto | 2.5 km |
| Archway Commons Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Modesto | 3.4 km |
| Gateway Village LIHTC | Modesto | 3.4 km |
| Cameron Villa Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Modesto | 4.4 km |
| Parkview Christian Estates PB Section 8 | Modesto | 4.7 km |
| Ceres Christian Terrace PB Section 8 | Ceres | 5.1 km |
| Almond Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | Ceres | 5.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Ralston Tower have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Ralston Tower?
Residents report average rents near $416/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 Ralston Tower?
Contact the management office at 900 17th St 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.