Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Brawley, CA
There are 21 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Brawley with roughly 1,317 assisted units — including 12 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 17 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $365 to $652 per month. Median reported wait: about 23 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Brawley
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Ave. & Palm Ave. Homes Public Housing | 133 | $652 | 23 mo |
| Spring-encino Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Brawley Elks Senior LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
| Brawley Gardens LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
| Brawley Family Apts LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Brawley Pioneers Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Ocotillo Springs Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | — | — |
| Valle Del Sol Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Manzanilla Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 69 | — | — |
| The Springs Apartments PB Section 8 | 64 | $419 | — |
| Brawley Adams I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Palomino Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Tres Palmas Village LIHTC | 55 | — | — |
| Sonterra Apts LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Citrus Pointe Apts Ii LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Hatfield Homes LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Malan Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Malan Street Apartments Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Encino Village PB Section 8 | 32 | $365 | — |
| Salton Village Apts Ii LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Brawley Senior Plaza PB Section 8 | 20 | $395 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Brawley (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring-encino Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Brawley Pioneers Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Ocotillo Springs Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | — | — |
| Valle Del Sol Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Manzanilla Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 69 | — | — |
| The Springs Apartments PB Section 8 | 64 | $419 | — |
| Brawley Adams I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Palomino Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Malan Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Malan Street Apartments Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Encino Village PB Section 8 | 32 | $365 | — |
| Brawley Senior Plaza PB Section 8 | 20 | $395 | — |
Public housing developments in Brawley
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Ave. & Palm Ave. Homes Public Housing | 133 | $652 | 23 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Brawley
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brawley Elks Senior LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
| Brawley Gardens LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
| Brawley Family Apts LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Tres Palmas Village LIHTC | 55 | — | — |
| Sonterra Apts LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Citrus Pointe Apts Ii LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Hatfield Homes LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Salton Village Apts Ii LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Brawley
- 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
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- San Jose, CA
- Sacramento, CA
- San Diego, CA
- Oakland, CA
- Fresno, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.