Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Fontana, CA
There are 19 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Fontana with roughly 1,357 assisted units — including 13 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 16 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $390 to $517 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Fontana
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Fontana
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dino Papavero Senior Centre LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | $390 | — |
| Fontana Senior Apts LIHTC | 108 | — | — |
| Fountains at Sierra LIHTC | 93 | — | — |
| The Gardens at Sierra LIHTC | 93 | — | — |
| The Plaza at Sierra LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | — | — |
| Cascade Sonrise LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Marygold Gardens Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | $508 | — |
| Cascade Sonrise Senior PB Section 8 | 79 | $404 | — |
| Minerva Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 63 | — | — |
| Ceres Way Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Sierra Avenue Family Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| John Piazza Apartments §202 Senior | 59 | $418 | — |
| Toscana Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 53 | — | — |
| Citrus Grove Townhomes LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Citrus Grove PB Section 8 | 50 | $517 | — |
| Paseo Verde Family Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Paseo Verde Family Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Paseo Verde Family Apts Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Paseo Verde Iii Family Apts LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Fontana (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dino Papavero Senior Centre LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | $390 | — |
| The Plaza at Sierra LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | — | — |
| Cascade Sonrise LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Marygold Gardens Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | $508 | — |
| Cascade Sonrise Senior PB Section 8 | 79 | $404 | — |
| Minerva Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 63 | — | — |
| Ceres Way Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Sierra Avenue Family Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Toscana Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 53 | — | — |
| Citrus Grove PB Section 8 | 50 | $517 | — |
| Paseo Verde Family Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Paseo Verde Family Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Paseo Verde Family Apts Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Fontana
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fontana Senior Apts LIHTC | 108 | — | — |
| Fountains at Sierra LIHTC | 93 | — | — |
| The Gardens at Sierra LIHTC | 93 | — | — |
| Citrus Grove Townhomes LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Paseo Verde Iii Family Apts LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Fontana
- 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.
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- Montclair, CA
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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.