Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Desert Hot Springs, CA
There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Desert Hot Springs with roughly 783 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.
11
assisted properties
783
subsidized units
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typical rent
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median wait
Map of subsidized housing in Desert Hot Springs
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Desert Hot Springs
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Del Sol & Casa West Apts LIHTC | 156 | — | — |
| Terracina Apts at Desert Hot Springs LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Bella Vista Apts Ii LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Verbena Crossing Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Brisas de Paz LIHTCPB Section 8 | 62 | — | — |
| Arroyo de Paz Apts I LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Hacienda Hills LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Waldorf Manor Apts LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Linda Vista Senior Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Arroyo de Paz Apts Ii LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Desert Hot Springs Portfolio §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Desert Hot Springs (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verbena Crossing Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Brisas de Paz LIHTCPB Section 8 | 62 | — | — |
| Hacienda Hills LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Desert Hot Springs
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Del Sol & Casa West Apts LIHTC | 156 | — | — |
| Terracina Apts at Desert Hot Springs LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Bella Vista Apts Ii LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Arroyo de Paz Apts I LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Waldorf Manor Apts LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Linda Vista Senior Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Arroyo de Paz Apts Ii LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Desert Hot Springs
- 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
- Coachella, CA
- Corona, 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.