Low Income & Subsidized Housing in El Monte, CA
There are 21 subsidized and income-restricted properties in El Monte with roughly 1,440 assisted units — including 13 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 18 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $402 to $487 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in El Monte
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed Rock of El Monte LIHTC | 137 | — | — |
| Exchange at Gateway Apartments LIHTC | 132 | — | — |
| The Exchange at Gateway Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 132 | — | — |
| Singing Wood Senior Housing LIHTC | 110 | — | — |
| Pacific Towers Senior Apts LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Palm Garden Apts LIHTC | 90 | — | — |
| Cherrylee Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | $403 | — |
| Telacu Encanto §202 Senior | 70 | $414 | — |
| Villa Raintree LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | $402 | — |
| Telacu Amador §202 Senior | 69 | $416 | — |
| Garvey Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| Flamingo Garden Senior LIHTC | 58 | — | — |
| Baldwin Rose Family Veteran Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 55 | — | — |
| Plaza Ortiz Ii - Family LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Ramona Metro Point LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Palo Verde Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| El Monte Veterans Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Plaza Ortiz I - Veterans LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| El Monte Metro LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | — | — |
| Tyler Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Casa de Esperanza PB Section 8 | 8 | $487 | — |
Section 8 apartments in El Monte (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Exchange at Gateway Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 132 | — | — |
| Cherrylee Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | $403 | — |
| Villa Raintree LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | $402 | — |
| Garvey Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| Baldwin Rose Family Veteran Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 55 | — | — |
| Plaza Ortiz Ii - Family LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Ramona Metro Point LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Palo Verde Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| El Monte Veterans Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Plaza Ortiz I - Veterans LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| El Monte Metro LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | — | — |
| Tyler Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Casa de Esperanza PB Section 8 | 8 | $487 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in El Monte
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed Rock of El Monte LIHTC | 137 | — | — |
| Exchange at Gateway Apartments LIHTC | 132 | — | — |
| Singing Wood Senior Housing LIHTC | 110 | — | — |
| Pacific Towers Senior Apts LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Palm Garden Apts LIHTC | 90 | — | — |
| Flamingo Garden Senior LIHTC | 58 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in El Monte
- 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
- Altadena, CA
- 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.