Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Arvada, CO
There are 19 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Arvada with roughly 1,933 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 17 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $354 to $411 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Arvada
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Arvada
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castlegate Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 504 | — | — |
| Marcella Manor PB Section 8 | 206 | $411 | — |
| Ralston Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 102 | — | — |
| Avi at Olde Town LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| El Prado Apts LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Park Terrace Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | $354 | — |
| Park Terrace Apts Ahpc LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Allison Pointe LIHTC | 88 | — | — |
| Arvada House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | $406 | — |
| Arvada House Preservation LIHTC | 88 | — | — |
| Columbine Village on Allison I LIHTC | 67 | — | — |
| Sheridan Ridge Townhomes LIHTC | 65 | — | — |
| Columbine Village on Allison Phase Iii LIHTC | 61 | — | — |
| Columbine Village at Arvada LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Willow Green Townhomes LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Terrace Park Apts LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Vance Street Flats LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Columbine Village on Allison Phase Ii LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Allendale PB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Arvada (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castlegate Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 504 | — | — |
| Marcella Manor PB Section 8 | 206 | $411 | — |
| Ralston Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 102 | — | — |
| Avi at Olde Town LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Park Terrace Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | $354 | — |
| Arvada House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | $406 | — |
| Vance Street Flats LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Allendale PB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Arvada
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Prado Apts LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Park Terrace Apts Ahpc LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Allison Pointe LIHTC | 88 | — | — |
| Arvada House Preservation LIHTC | 88 | — | — |
| Columbine Village on Allison I LIHTC | 67 | — | — |
| Sheridan Ridge Townhomes LIHTC | 65 | — | — |
| Columbine Village on Allison Phase Iii LIHTC | 61 | — | — |
| Columbine Village at Arvada LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Willow Green Townhomes LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Terrace Park Apts LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Columbine Village on Allison Phase Ii LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Arvada
- 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
- Golden, CO
- Lakewood, CO
- Wheat Ridge, CO
- Denver, CO
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Aurora, CO
- Fort Collins, CO
- Longmont, CO
- Pueblo, CO
- Boulder, CO
- Greeley, CO
- Westminster, CO
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.