Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Carson, CA
There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Carson with roughly 759 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $433 to $483 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Carson
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Gardens Apartments PB Section 8 | 100 | $433 | — |
| Avalon Courtyard LIHTC | 91 | — | — |
| Carson City Center Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 86 | — | — |
| Grace Avenue Housing LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| The Villaggio Ii LIHTC | 65 | — | — |
| East Carson Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Carson Terrace LIHTC | 62 | — | — |
| Veterans Village of Carson LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Carson Colony LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Arbor Green LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| East Carson Ii Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Grace Manor, Inc PB Section 8 | 30 | $483 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Carson (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Gardens Apartments PB Section 8 | 100 | $433 | — |
| Carson City Center Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 86 | — | — |
| East Carson Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Veterans Village of Carson LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Carson Colony LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Arbor Green LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| East Carson Ii Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Grace Manor, Inc PB Section 8 | 30 | $483 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Carson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Courtyard LIHTC | 91 | — | — |
| Grace Avenue Housing LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| The Villaggio Ii LIHTC | 65 | — | — |
| Carson Terrace LIHTC | 62 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Carson
- 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
- Alhambra, CA
- Altadena, CA
- Arcadia, CA
- Arleta, CA
- Avalon, CA
- Azusa, CA
- Baldwin Park, CA
- Bell, CA
- Bell Gardens, CA
- Bellflower, CA
- Burbank, CA
- Canoga Park, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.