Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Coachella, CA
There are 21 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Coachella with roughly 1,610 assisted units — including 9 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 20 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $597 to $754 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Coachella
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Springs Apts LIHTC | 201 | — | — |
| Desert Palms LIHTCPB Section 8 | 112 | $629 | — |
| 6th + Cesar Chavez LIHTCPB Section 8 | 105 | — | — |
| Coachella Community Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | $614 | — |
| Orchard Villas I LIHTC | 82 | — | — |
| Casa Grande Apts LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
| El Jardin Apts LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
| Las Flores Family Apts LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
| Las Palmas Ii LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
| Las Palmeras LIHTC | 77 | — | — |
| Tlaquepaque LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| Orchard Villas Ii LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Casa La Paz LIHTC | 61 | — | — |
| Placita Dolores Huerta Apartments Phase 1 F.k.a. Coachella Valley Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Vista Montana Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Coachella Valley Apts. #2 PB Section 8 | 52 | $597 | — |
| Las Casas Apts Iii LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
| Pueblo Nuevo Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Summerwood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Casa Maria Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | $754 | — |
| Fuente de Paz Apts LIHTC | 37 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Coachella (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Palms LIHTCPB Section 8 | 112 | $629 | — |
| 6th + Cesar Chavez LIHTCPB Section 8 | 105 | — | — |
| Coachella Community Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | $614 | — |
| Placita Dolores Huerta Apartments Phase 1 F.k.a. Coachella Valley Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Vista Montana Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Coachella Valley Apts. #2 PB Section 8 | 52 | $597 | — |
| Pueblo Nuevo Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Summerwood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Casa Maria Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | $754 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Coachella
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Springs Apts LIHTC | 201 | — | — |
| Orchard Villas I LIHTC | 82 | — | — |
| Casa Grande Apts LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
| El Jardin Apts LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
| Las Flores Family Apts LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
| Las Palmas Ii LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
| Las Palmeras LIHTC | 77 | — | — |
| Tlaquepaque LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| Orchard Villas Ii LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Casa La Paz LIHTC | 61 | — | — |
| Las Casas Apts Iii LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
| Fuente de Paz Apts LIHTC | 37 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Coachella
- 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
- Banning, CA
- Beaumont, CA
- Blythe, CA
- Cathedral City, CA
- 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.