San Fernando Gardens Public Housing Pacoima, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
San Fernando Gardens is a Public Housing community in Pacoima, CA with 448 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $955/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 103 months.
448
total units
99%
occupancy
$955
avg resident rent
103 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 12927 1/2 Pierce St, Pacoima, CA 91331 Map → |
| Average household income | $38,718/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,125/yr |
| People per unit | 3.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 67% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 86% |
| One-bedroom share | 9% |
How to apply at San Fernando Gardens
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 12927 1/2 Pierce St, Pacoima; 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 (~$955/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Pacoima
- Van Nuys Pierce Park Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8
- Pledgerville Senior Citizens Villa PB Section 8
- Lakeview Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8
- Telacu Las Flores §202 Senior
- Osborne Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Osborne Gardens Apts LIHTC
- Hillview Village LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| San Fernando Senior Housing LIHTC | San Fernando | 2 km |
| San Fernando Community Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | San Fernando | 2 km |
| San Fernando Community Housing LIHTC | San Fernando | 2 km |
| Laurel Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Arleta | 2.2 km |
| The Salvation Army Lake View Terrac §202 Senior | Sylmar | 2.5 km |
| Budlong Manor PB Section 8 | Lake View Terrace | 2.8 km |
| Nikkei Village PB Section 8 | Arleta | 3.3 km |
| Cantabria Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Panorama City | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Pacoima
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does San Fernando Gardens 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 San Fernando Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $955/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 San Fernando Gardens?
Contact the management office at 12927 1/2 Pierce St in Pacoima. 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.