Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Compton, CA
There are 23 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Compton with roughly 1,587 assisted units — including 16 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 17 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $364 to $642 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Compton
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmine Garden LIHTC | 164 | — | — |
| New Wilmington Arms-2 PB Section 8 | 164 | $620 | — |
| Park Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 164 | — | — |
| St. Timothy's Tower PB Section 8 | 112 | $394 | — |
| Warwick Terrace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 103 | $484 | — |
| Seasons at Compton LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Lutheran Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | $642 | — |
| Compton Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | — | — |
| Douglas Park Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | $522 | — |
| South Bay Retirement §202 Senior | 72 | $410 | — |
| Mosaic Gardens at Willowbrook LIHTCPB Section 8 | 61 | — | — |
| Ramona Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | $381 | — |
| Logans Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | 59 | $396 | — |
| E. Boyd Esters Manor PB Section 8 | 50 | $377 | — |
| E. Boyd Esters Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Curry Temple Senior Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Whitfield Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | $467 | — |
| Segundo Terrace LIHTC | 25 | — | — |
| Santa Fe Apartments PB Section 8 | 24 | $439 | — |
| Willows LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Orange Tree Village LIHTC | 21 | — | — |
| St. Timothy's Manor PB Section 8 | 21 | $364 | — |
| Compton Garden LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Compton (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Wilmington Arms-2 PB Section 8 | 164 | $620 | — |
| Park Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 164 | — | — |
| St. Timothy's Tower PB Section 8 | 112 | $394 | — |
| Warwick Terrace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 103 | $484 | — |
| Seasons at Compton LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Lutheran Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | $642 | — |
| Compton Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | — | — |
| Douglas Park Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | $522 | — |
| Mosaic Gardens at Willowbrook LIHTCPB Section 8 | 61 | — | — |
| Ramona Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | $381 | — |
| Logans Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | 59 | $396 | — |
| E. Boyd Esters Manor PB Section 8 | 50 | $377 | — |
| E. Boyd Esters Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Whitfield Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | $467 | — |
| Santa Fe Apartments PB Section 8 | 24 | $439 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Compton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmine Garden LIHTC | 164 | — | — |
| Curry Temple Senior Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Segundo Terrace LIHTC | 25 | — | — |
| Willows LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Orange Tree Village LIHTC | 21 | — | — |
| Compton Garden LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Compton
- 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
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- 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.