Terra Vista Public Housing Shafter, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Terra Vista is a Public Housing community in Shafter, CA with 35 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $616/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 41 months.
35
total units
100%
occupancy
$616
avg resident rent
41 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 312 Terra Vista Ln, Shafter, CA 93263 Map → |
| Average household income | $25,557/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,238/yr |
| People per unit | 2.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 63% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 83% |
| One-bedroom share | 20% |
How to apply at Terra Vista
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 312 Terra Vista Ln, Shafter; 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 (~$616/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Shafter
- Hudson Park Apts Phases I & Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Las Rosas Courts LIHTC
- Westside Village LIHTCPB Section 8
- Tulare Arms Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Almond Court LIHTC | Wasco | 9.8 km |
| Poso Manor & Rose Valley LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wasco | 10.2 km |
| Poplar Village LIHTC | Wasco | 10.2 km |
| Sunrise Villa LIHTC | Wasco | 10.2 km |
| Villa Hermosa LIHTC | Wasco | 10.2 km |
| El Mirage Apts LIHTC | Wasco | 10.2 km |
| Sunset Villa Apts LIHTC | Wasco | 10.7 km |
| Poso Place LIHTC | Wasco | 10.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Shafter
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Terra Vista 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 Terra Vista?
Residents report average rents near $616/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 Terra Vista?
Contact the management office at 312 Terra Vista Ln in Shafter. 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.