How many low income apartments are in Firebaugh, CA?

HUD administrative data tracks 7 subsidized properties in Firebaugh with approximately 524 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Firebaugh?

Tenant-paid rents in Firebaugh's assisted buildings typically range from about $596 to $596 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Firebaugh?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Firebaugh, CA

There are 7 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Firebaugh with roughly 524 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $596 to $596 per month. Median reported wait: about 17 months.

assisted properties

524

subsidized units

$596

typical rent

17 mo

median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Firebaugh

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Mendoza Terrace-firebaugh Public Housing	134	$596	17 mo
Hacienda Villa LIHTC	120	—	—
Firebaugh Garden Apartments and Mendota Village Apar LIHTCPB Section 8	84	—	—
La Joya Commons LIHTCPB Section 8	68	—	—
San Joaquin Vista Apts LIHTC	48	—	—
Firebaugh Garden Apts LIHTC	40	—	—
Rio Villas Fka Firebaugh Gateway LIHTCPB Section 8	30	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Firebaugh (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
Firebaugh Garden Apartments and Mendota Village Apar LIHTCPB Section 8	84	—	—
La Joya Commons LIHTCPB Section 8	68	—	—
Rio Villas Fka Firebaugh Gateway LIHTCPB Section 8	30	—	—

Public housing developments in Firebaugh

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
Mendoza Terrace-firebaugh Public Housing	134	$596	17 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Firebaugh

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
Hacienda Villa LIHTC	120	—	—
San Joaquin Vista Apts LIHTC	48	—	—
Firebaugh Garden Apts LIHTC	40	—	—

How to apply for subsidized housing in Firebaugh

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.