The Californian PB Section 8 Fresno, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
The Californian is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Fresno, CA with 217 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $345/month on average.
217
total units
91%
occupancy
$345
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 851 Van Ness Ave, Fresno, CA 93721 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,206/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,200/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 20% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 94% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at The Californian
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 851 Van Ness Ave, Fresno; 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 (~$345/mo average here).
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- Californian LIHTC
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Masten Towers PB Section 8 | Fresno | 1.1 km |
| Bigby Villa LIHTCPB Section 8 | Fresno | 1.1 km |
| Legacy Commons Fka Fresno Edison Apartments Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Fresno | 1.1 km |
| Fairview Heights Terrace Public Housing | Fresno | 1.4 km |
| Silvercrest Fresno PB Section 8 | Fresno | 1.4 km |
| Westgate Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | Fresno | 1.4 km |
| Mono Hilltop LIHTCPB Section 8 | Fresno | 1.4 km |
| Mono Hilltop Manor PB Section 8 | Fresno | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does The Californian 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 The Californian?
Residents report average rents near $345/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 The Californian?
Contact the management office at 851 Van Ness Ave in Fresno. 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.