Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Folsom, CA
There are 13 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Folsom with roughly 1,200 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $361 to $423 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Folsom
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vintage Willow Creek Senior Apts LIHTC | 184 | — | — |
| Mangini Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 152 | — | — |
| Bidwell Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 140 | — | — |
| Creekview Manor LIHTC | 138 | — | — |
| Sage at Folsom LIHTCPB Section 8 | 111 | — | — |
| Mercy Village Folsom LIHTCPB Section 8 | 81 | — | — |
| Granite City Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Bidwell Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | — | — |
| Peterson Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Forestwood at Folsom Family Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Folsom Gardens PB Section 8 | 48 | $417 | — |
| Folsom Gardens Phase 2 PB Section 8 | 47 | $361 | — |
| Folsom Oaks Apartments §811 | 18 | $423 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Folsom (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mangini Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 152 | — | — |
| Bidwell Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 140 | — | — |
| Sage at Folsom LIHTCPB Section 8 | 111 | — | — |
| Mercy Village Folsom LIHTCPB Section 8 | 81 | — | — |
| Granite City Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Bidwell Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | — | — |
| Peterson Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Forestwood at Folsom Family Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Folsom Gardens PB Section 8 | 48 | $417 | — |
| Folsom Gardens Phase 2 PB Section 8 | 47 | $361 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Folsom
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vintage Willow Creek Senior Apts LIHTC | 184 | — | — |
| Creekview Manor LIHTC | 138 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Folsom
- 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
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- Galt, CA
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- Rancho Cordova, CA
- Sacramento, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.