Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Blythe, CA
There are 16 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Blythe with roughly 773 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 15 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $409 to $549 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Blythe
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Summerwood Sunset West LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Casa Encinas at River Heights Apts LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
| Villa Monterey Apts LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
| Squaw Valley Apts LIHTC | 73 | — | — |
| Rio Colorado Apts & Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Broadway Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Bayfield Apts LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Quail Place Apts LIHTC | 58 | — | — |
| Silsby Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | $409 | — |
| Sunrise Apts. PB Section 8 | 49 | $549 | — |
| Baldwin Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Casas San Miquel de Allende LIHTC | 37 | — | — |
| Blythe Duplexes LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| Blythe Duplex #1 LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Blythe Duplex #2 LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Blythe Duplex #3 LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Blythe (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Summerwood Sunset West LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Rio Colorado Apts & Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Broadway Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Silsby Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | $409 | — |
| Sunrise Apts. PB Section 8 | 49 | $549 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Blythe
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Encinas at River Heights Apts LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
| Villa Monterey Apts LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
| Squaw Valley Apts LIHTC | 73 | — | — |
| Bayfield Apts LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Quail Place Apts LIHTC | 58 | — | — |
| Baldwin Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Casas San Miquel de Allende LIHTC | 37 | — | — |
| Blythe Duplexes LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| Blythe Duplex #1 LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Blythe Duplex #2 LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Blythe Duplex #3 LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Blythe
- 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
- Banning, CA
- Beaumont, CA
- Cathedral City, CA
- Coachella, CA
- Corona, CA
- Desert Hot Springs, CA
- Hemet, CA
- Indio, CA
- La Quinta, CA
- Lake Elsinore, CA
- Mecca, CA
- Moreno Valley, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.