Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Arcata, CA
There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Arcata with roughly 463 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $457 to $511 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Arcata
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt Plaza PB Section 8 | 135 | $511 | — |
| Courtyards at Arcata LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Isackson S Multifamily Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| River Community Homes PB Section 8 | 40 | $457 | — |
| Courtyards at Arcata Ii LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Yurok Homes #3 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Arcata Bay Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Bayview Courtyard Apts LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Plaza Point LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Creamery Row Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Arcata (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt Plaza PB Section 8 | 135 | $511 | — |
| Isackson S Multifamily Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| River Community Homes PB Section 8 | 40 | $457 | — |
| Yurok Homes #3 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Arcata Bay Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Plaza Point LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Creamery Row Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Arcata
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtyards at Arcata LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Courtyards at Arcata Ii LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Bayview Courtyard Apts LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Arcata
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Eureka, CA
- Fortuna, CA
- Mckinleyville, CA
- Rio Dell, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Sacramento, CA
- San Diego, CA
- Oakland, CA
- Fresno, CA
- Long Beach, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.