Rio Vista LIHTCPB Section 8 Bakersfield, CA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Rio Vista is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Bakersfield, CA with 70 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

70
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address18 Mcarthur Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units69
Placed in service2015

How to apply at Rio Vista

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 18 Mcarthur Drive, 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
Magnolia Tree Apartments §811Bakersfield0.8 km
Residences at West Columbus LIHTCPB Section 8Bakersfield2 km
North Park Apartments PB Section 8Bakersfield2.2 km
Willows Apts LIHTCBakersfield2.4 km
Harmony Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Bakersfield2.5 km
Summerhill Family Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Bakersfield2.8 km
Panorama Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8Bakersfield2.8 km
Tegeler Hotel LIHTCBakersfield3.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Rio Vista 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 Rio Vista?
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 Rio Vista?
Contact the management office at 18 Mcarthur Drive 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.