Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Calexico, CA
There are 21 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Calexico with roughly 1,462 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 17 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $373 to $611 per month. Median reported wait: about 89 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Calexico
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escalante Plaza Public Housing | 157 | $570 | 84 mo |
| Villa Del Este Apts LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Casa Del Sol Homes Public Housing | 95 | $611 | 94 mo |
| De Anza Hotel LIHTC | 94 | — | — |
| Alejandro Rivera Senior Citizens Apts Ii LIHTC | 82 | — | — |
| Calexico Family Apts LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Victoria Manor Senior Apra LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Villa Dorado LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Villa de Las Flores Apts LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Casa Sonoma Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| Cielo Grande Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Las Praderas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Remington Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| De Anza Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Alejandro Rivera Senior Citizens Apts I LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
| Calexico Andrade Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Villa Primavera LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Casa Imperial Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | $503 | — |
| Casa Del Retiro PB Section 8 | 46 | $373 | — |
| Calexico Senior Apts LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
| Calexico Gardens PB Section 8 | 29 | $528 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Calexico (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 Sonoma Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| Cielo Grande Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Las Praderas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Remington Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| De Anza Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Calexico Andrade Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Villa Primavera LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Casa Imperial Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | $503 | — |
| Casa Del Retiro PB Section 8 | 46 | $373 | — |
| Calexico Gardens PB Section 8 | 29 | $528 | — |
Public housing developments in Calexico
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escalante Plaza Public Housing | 157 | $570 | 84 mo |
| Casa Del Sol Homes Public Housing | 95 | $611 | 94 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Calexico
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Del Este Apts LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| De Anza Hotel LIHTC | 94 | — | — |
| Alejandro Rivera Senior Citizens Apts Ii LIHTC | 82 | — | — |
| Calexico Family Apts LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Victoria Manor Senior Apra LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Villa Dorado LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Villa de Las Flores Apts LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Alejandro Rivera Senior Citizens Apts I LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
| Calexico Senior Apts LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Calexico
- 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
- Brawley, CA
- El Centro, CA
- Heber, CA
- Holtville, CA
- Imperial, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- 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.