Residences at Old Town Kern LIHTCPB Section 8 Bakersfield, CA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Residences at Old Town Kern is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Bakersfield, CA with 50 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

50
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Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address1006 Baker Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units49
Placed in service2014

How to apply at Residences at Old Town Kern

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 1006 Baker Street, Bakersfield; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

Other subsidized housing in Bakersfield

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Bakersfield Seniors LIHTCPB Section 8Bakersfield1.4 km
Bakersfield Senior Housing §202 SeniorBakersfield1.4 km
Park Place LIHTCBakersfield1.7 km
Mill Creek Village LIHTCPB Section 8Bakersfield1.7 km
Village Park LIHTCPB Section 8Bakersfield1.7 km
Park 20th LIHTCPB Section 8Bakersfield1.7 km
Woodlane Apts PB Section 8Bakersfield1.7 km
South Mill Creek Apts LIHTCPB Section 8Bakersfield2 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Residences at Old Town Kern have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. 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 Residences at Old Town Kern?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Residences at Old Town Kern?
Contact the management office at 1006 Baker Street in Bakersfield. 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.