River Community Homes PB Section 8 Arcata, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
River Community Homes is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Arcata, CA with 40 units reporting 85% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $457/month on average.
40
total units
85%
occupancy
$457
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1061 Hallen Dr, Arcata, CA 95521 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,891/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,163/yr |
| People per unit | 1.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 69% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 88% |
| One-bedroom share | 31% |
How to apply at River Community Homes
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 1061 Hallen Dr, Arcata; 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 (~$457/mo average here).
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- Arcata Bay Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8
- Bayview Courtyard Apts LIHTC
- Plaza Point LIHTCPB Section 8
- Creamery Row Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redwood Creek Apts LIHTC | Mckinleyville | 4.7 km |
| Redwood Creek Apts LIHTC | Mckinleyville | 4.7 km |
| Murray Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mckinleyville | 5.8 km |
| Misty Village Apts LIHTC | Mckinleyville | 6.1 km |
| Samoa Coast Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Samoa | 7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Arcata
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does River Community Homes 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 River Community Homes?
Residents report average rents near $457/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 River Community Homes?
Contact the management office at 1061 Hallen Dr in Arcata. 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.