Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Buena Park, CA
There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Buena Park with roughly 879 assisted units — including 6 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 $166 to $435 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Buena Park
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walden Glen Apts LIHTC | 186 | — | — |
| Dorado Senior Apts LIHTC | 150 | — | — |
| Emerald Gardens Apts LIHTC | 110 | — | — |
| Casa Santa Maria PB Section 8 | 100 | $435 | — |
| Clark Commons Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Park Landing Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Orchard View Senior Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 66 | — | — |
| Harmony Park Apts LIHTC | 59 | — | — |
| Airport Inn Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Newport House PB Section 8 | 10 | $166 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Buena Park (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Santa Maria PB Section 8 | 100 | $435 | — |
| Clark Commons Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Park Landing Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Orchard View Senior Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 66 | — | — |
| Airport Inn Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Newport House PB Section 8 | 10 | $166 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Buena Park
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walden Glen Apts LIHTC | 186 | — | — |
| Dorado Senior Apts LIHTC | 150 | — | — |
| Emerald Gardens Apts LIHTC | 110 | — | — |
| Harmony Park Apts LIHTC | 59 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Buena Park
- 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
- Anaheim, CA
- Brea, CA
- Costa Mesa, CA
- Fullerton, CA
- Garden Grove, CA
- Huntington Beach, CA
- Irvine, CA
- La Habra, CA
- Laguna Beach, CA
- Midway City, CA
- Newport Beach, CA
- Orange, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.