Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Fairfield, CA
There are 20 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Fairfield with roughly 1,772 assisted units — including 9 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 $451 to $677 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Fairfield
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Woods Senior Apts LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| One Lake Family Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 190 | — | — |
| Sunset Manor Apts LIHTC | 148 | — | — |
| Woodside Court Apts LIHTC | 129 | — | — |
| Fairfield Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 128 | — | — |
| Woodsong Village Apts LIHTC | 111 | — | — |
| Parkway Plaza PB Section 8 | 99 | $451 | — |
| Signature at Fairfield LIHTCPB Section 8 | 93 | — | — |
| Senior Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Sunset Creek LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| Fair Haven Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Parkside Villa Apartments PB Section 8 | 64 | $625 | — |
| Rockwell Manor PB Section 8 | 64 | $586 | — |
| Monument Arms LIHTCPB Section 8 | 61 | $677 | — |
| Fairfield Vista Apts LIHTC | 59 | — | — |
| Hampton Place Gateway Village LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Fairfield Heights Apts LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
| Kennedy Court LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Laurel Gardens Apts LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Union Square Ii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Fairfield (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Lake Family Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 190 | — | — |
| Fairfield Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 128 | — | — |
| Parkway Plaza PB Section 8 | 99 | $451 | — |
| Signature at Fairfield LIHTCPB Section 8 | 93 | — | — |
| Senior Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Fair Haven Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Parkside Villa Apartments PB Section 8 | 64 | $625 | — |
| Rockwell Manor PB Section 8 | 64 | $586 | — |
| Monument Arms LIHTCPB Section 8 | 61 | $677 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Fairfield
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Woods Senior Apts LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| Sunset Manor Apts LIHTC | 148 | — | — |
| Woodside Court Apts LIHTC | 129 | — | — |
| Woodsong Village Apts LIHTC | 111 | — | — |
| Sunset Creek LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| Fairfield Vista Apts LIHTC | 59 | — | — |
| Hampton Place Gateway Village LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Fairfield Heights Apts LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
| Kennedy Court LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Laurel Gardens Apts LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Union Square Ii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Fairfield
- 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
- Dixon, CA
- Suisun City, CA
- Vacaville, CA
- Vallejo, 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.