Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Chico, CA
There are 30 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Chico with roughly 1,972 assisted units — including 21 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 22 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $315 to $489 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Chico
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Sierra LIHTCPB Section 8 | 125 | $315 | — |
| Cedar Village PB Section 8 | 116 | $444 | — |
| Park Avenue Apts LIHTC | 107 | — | — |
| North Creek Crossings at Meriam Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 106 | — | — |
| Tonea Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Creekside Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 101 | — | — |
| Lava Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 98 | — | — |
| Harvest Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | — | — |
| Parkside Terrace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | — | — |
| Murphy Commons LIHTC | 86 | — | — |
| Cinnamon Village PB Section 8 | 80 | $489 | — |
| Chico Courtyards LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| East of Eaton LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| Chico Commons LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| B20 Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| The Foundation LIHTCPB Section 8 | 59 | — | — |
| Walker Commons LIHTC | 57 | — | — |
| Campbell Commons LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| North Creek Crossings at Meriam Park (phase 2) LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Villa Rita Apartments PB Section 8 | 52 | $371 | — |
| Jarvis Gardens §202 Senior | 49 | $376 | — |
| North Point Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| Deer Creek Apartments Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Bidwell Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| Lucian Manor Affordable Housing, in PB Section 8 | 38 | $366 | — |
| Turning Point Commons PB Section 8 | 23 | $404 | — |
| Hartford Place §811 | 20 | $449 | — |
| Chico Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 18 | $422 | — |
| Valley View Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 15 | — | — |
| Villa Serena §811 | 9 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Chico (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Sierra LIHTCPB Section 8 | 125 | $315 | — |
| Cedar Village PB Section 8 | 116 | $444 | — |
| North Creek Crossings at Meriam Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 106 | — | — |
| Tonea Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Creekside Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 101 | — | — |
| Lava Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 98 | — | — |
| Harvest Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | — | — |
| Parkside Terrace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | — | — |
| Cinnamon Village PB Section 8 | 80 | $489 | — |
| Chico Courtyards LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| B20 Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| The Foundation LIHTCPB Section 8 | 59 | — | — |
| North Creek Crossings at Meriam Park (phase 2) LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Villa Rita Apartments PB Section 8 | 52 | $371 | — |
| North Point Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Chico
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 Avenue Apts LIHTC | 107 | — | — |
| Murphy Commons LIHTC | 86 | — | — |
| East of Eaton LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| Chico Commons LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Walker Commons LIHTC | 57 | — | — |
| Campbell Commons LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Chico
- 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
- Gridley, CA
- Oroville, CA
- Paradise, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Sacramento, CA
- San Diego, CA
- Oakland, CA
- Fresno, CA
- Long Beach, CA
- Bakersfield, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.