Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Cotati, CA
There are 4 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Cotati with roughly 148 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 1 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $474 to $778 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Cotati
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Street §202 Senior | 47 | $474 | — |
| Marvin Gardens PB Section 8 | 37 | $778 | — |
| Wilford Lane LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Windwood Apartments PB Section 8 | 28 | $752 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Cotati (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Gardens PB Section 8 | 37 | $778 | — |
| Windwood Apartments PB Section 8 | 28 | $752 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Cotati
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilford Lane LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Cotati
- 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.
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- Windsor, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
- San Francisco, CA
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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.