Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Auburn, CA
There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Auburn with roughly 690 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $415 to $540 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Auburn
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Auburn
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Terrace Apts LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Mercy North Auburn at Ocgc LIHTCPB Section 8 | 79 | — | — |
| Quartz Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Auburn Court Apts LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Valley Oaks §202 Senior | 58 | $415 | — |
| Colonial Village Auburn LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Terracina Oaks Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Auburn Palms PB Section 8 | 50 | $422 | — |
| Auburn Ravine Terrace PB Section 8 | 50 | $540 | — |
| Auburn Villa LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | $452 | — |
| Brookside Senior Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Mcauley Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8§202 Senior | 39 | $486 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Auburn (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy North Auburn at Ocgc LIHTCPB Section 8 | 79 | — | — |
| Quartz Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Terracina Oaks Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Auburn Palms PB Section 8 | 50 | $422 | — |
| Auburn Ravine Terrace PB Section 8 | 50 | $540 | — |
| Auburn Villa LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | $452 | — |
| Mcauley Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8§202 Senior | 39 | $486 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Auburn
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Terrace Apts LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Auburn Court Apts LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Colonial Village Auburn LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Brookside Senior Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Auburn
- 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
- Colfax, CA
- Lincoln, CA
- Rocklin, CA
- Roseville, 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.