Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Gardena, CA
There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Gardena with roughly 514 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $422 to $621 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Gardena
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardena South Park Sr. Citizens PB Section 8 | 126 | $445 | — |
| Sage Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | — | — |
| Gardena Marine Ave. Senior Housing §202 Senior | 79 | $450 | — |
| Vermont Villas LIHTC | 79 | — | — |
| Gardena Sr Hsg PB Section 8 | 73 | $422 | — |
| Spring Park Senior Villa §202 Senior | 36 | $429 | — |
| Turner Towner Apartments PB Section 8 | 28 | $621 | — |
| Casimir Housing §811 | 3 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Gardena (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardena South Park Sr. Citizens PB Section 8 | 126 | $445 | — |
| Sage Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | — | — |
| Gardena Sr Hsg PB Section 8 | 73 | $422 | — |
| Turner Towner Apartments PB Section 8 | 28 | $621 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Gardena
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont Villas LIHTC | 79 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Gardena
- 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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- Azusa, CA
- Baldwin Park, CA
- Bell, CA
- Bell Gardens, CA
- Bellflower, 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.