Villa Sierra LIHTCPB Section 8 Chico, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Villa Sierra is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Chico, CA with 125 units reporting 89% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $315/month on average.
125
total units
89%
occupancy
$315
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 729 Nord Ave, Chico, CA 95926 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,729/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,185/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 25% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 46% |
How to apply at Villa Sierra
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.
- Call or visit the management office at 729 Nord Ave, Chico; 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 (~$315/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chico Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chico | 1.4 km |
| Campbell Commons LIHTC | Chico | 1.7 km |
| Lucian Manor Affordable Housing, in PB Section 8 | Chico | 2.4 km |
| The Foundation LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chico | 2.8 km |
| Walker Commons LIHTC | Chico | 2.8 km |
| Villa Rita Apartments PB Section 8 | Chico | 2.8 km |
| Chico Courtyards LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chico | 3.4 km |
| Bidwell Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chico | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Chico
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Villa Sierra have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). 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 Villa Sierra?
Residents report average rents near $315/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 Villa Sierra?
Contact the management office at 729 Nord Ave in Chico. 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.