Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Eureka, CA
There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Eureka with roughly 700 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $389 to $542 per month. Median reported wait: about 52 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Eureka
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka City Public Housing | 195 | $542 | 52 mo |
| Silvercrest Eureka PB Section 8 | 150 | $425 | — |
| Eureka Homeless and Veterans Housing Project LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Eureka Family Housing PB Section 8 | 50 | $442 | — |
| Eureka Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Aster Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Summercreek Place LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Eureka 7th and Myrtle Affordable Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Eureka Central Residence PB Section 8 | 36 | $389 | — |
| Pine Hill Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Eureka Senior Housing LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Eureka (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silvercrest Eureka PB Section 8 | 150 | $425 | — |
| Eureka Homeless and Veterans Housing Project LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Eureka Family Housing PB Section 8 | 50 | $442 | — |
| Eureka Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Aster Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Eureka 7th and Myrtle Affordable Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Eureka Central Residence PB Section 8 | 36 | $389 | — |
| Pine Hill Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Eureka
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka City Public Housing | 195 | $542 | 52 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Eureka
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summercreek Place LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Eureka Senior Housing LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Eureka
- 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
- Arcata, CA
- Fortuna, CA
- Mckinleyville, CA
- Rio Dell, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Sacramento, CA
- San Diego, CA
- Oakland, CA
- Fresno, CA
- Long Beach, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.