How many low income apartments are in Fullerton, CA?

HUD administrative data tracks 13 subsidized properties in Fullerton with approximately 1,121 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Fullerton?

Tenant-paid rents in Fullerton's assisted buildings typically range from about $434 to $480 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 Fullerton?

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 Fullerton, CA

There are 13 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Fullerton with roughly 1,121 assisted units — including 5 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 $434 to $480 per month.

assisted properties

1,121

subsidized units

$457

typical rent

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median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Fullerton

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Palm Garden Apts LIHTC	224	—	—
North Hills Apts LIHTC	204	—	—
Fullerton City Lights Residential Hotel LIHTC	137	—	—
Courtyard Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	108	—	—
Amerige Villa Apts PB Section 8	101	$480	—
The Alexander Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	95	—	—
Klimpel Manor LIHTC	59	—	—
Citrea Fka Fullerton Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8	55	—	—
Compass Rose Fka Richman Park Family Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	46	—	—
East Fullerton Villas LIHTC	27	—	—
Casa Maria Del Rio §811	24	$434	—
Harbor View Terrace §811	24	$470	—
Garnet Lane Apts LIHTC	17	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Fullerton (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
Courtyard Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	108	—	—
Amerige Villa Apts PB Section 8	101	$480	—
The Alexander Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	95	—	—
Citrea Fka Fullerton Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8	55	—	—
Compass Rose Fka Richman Park Family Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	46	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Fullerton

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
Palm Garden Apts LIHTC	224	—	—
North Hills Apts LIHTC	204	—	—
Fullerton City Lights Residential Hotel LIHTC	137	—	—
Klimpel Manor LIHTC	59	—	—
East Fullerton Villas LIHTC	27	—	—
Garnet Lane Apts LIHTC	17	—	—

How to apply for subsidized housing in Fullerton

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.