Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Carson City, NV
There are 16 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Carson City with roughly 1,031 assisted units — including 14 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 14 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $331 to $387 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Carson City
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Carson City
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkway Plaza LIHTC | 316 | — | — |
| Foothill Gardens Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | $331 | — |
| Southgate Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | $358 | — |
| Sierra Springs Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | — | — |
| Highland at Vista PB Section 8 | 52 | $341 | — |
| Carson Southgate Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Southgate Apartments Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Autumn Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | — | — |
| Autumn Village I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Sierra Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Autumn Village Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Christina Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Summit Crest Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Frost Yasmer Estates §811 | 23 | $387 | — |
| Test LIHTCPB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| North Sample LIHTCPB Section 8 | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Carson City (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foothill Gardens Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | $331 | — |
| Southgate Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | $358 | — |
| Sierra Springs Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | — | — |
| Highland at Vista PB Section 8 | 52 | $341 | — |
| Carson Southgate Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Southgate Apartments Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Autumn Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | — | — |
| Autumn Village I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Sierra Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Autumn Village Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Christina Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Summit Crest Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Test LIHTCPB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| North Sample LIHTCPB Section 8 | 0 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Carson City
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkway Plaza LIHTC | 316 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Carson City Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Carson City: studio $1,105, 1-BR $1,212, 2-BR $1,546, 3-BR $2,150, 4-BR $2,593.
Full FMR table for Carson City →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Carson City
- 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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- Laughlin, NV
- Winnemucca, NV
- Elko, NV
- Fallon, NV
- Mesquite, NV
- Pahrump, NV
- Fernley, NV
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.