Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Cathedral City, CA
There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Cathedral City with roughly 1,497 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $382 to $433 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Cathedral City
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Cathedral City
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 280 | — | — |
| Park David Senior Apts LIHTC | 241 | — | — |
| Cathedral Palms Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 224 | — | — |
| Creekside Apts LIHTC | 185 | — | — |
| Heritage Park at Cathedral City LIHTC | 153 | — | — |
| Northwoods-cathedral City LIHTC | 90 | — | — |
| Terracina at Cathedral City LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Tierra Del Sol §202 Senior | 75 | $382 | — |
| River Canyon Apts LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Veterans Village of Cathedral City LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Cathedral City Senior Housing §202 Senior | 49 | $433 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Cathedral 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 280 | — | — |
| Cathedral Palms Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 224 | — | — |
| Terracina at Cathedral City LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Veterans Village of Cathedral City LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Cathedral 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park David Senior Apts LIHTC | 241 | — | — |
| Creekside Apts LIHTC | 185 | — | — |
| Heritage Park at Cathedral City LIHTC | 153 | — | — |
| Northwoods-cathedral City LIHTC | 90 | — | — |
| River Canyon Apts LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Cathedral 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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- Corona, CA
- Desert Hot Springs, CA
- Hemet, CA
- Indio, CA
- La Quinta, CA
- Lake Elsinore, CA
- Mecca, CA
- Moreno Valley, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.