Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Gilroy, CA
There are 23 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Gilroy with roughly 1,965 assisted units — including 15 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 20 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $441 to $980 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Gilroy
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Station LIHTCPB Section 8 | 262 | — | — |
| Glen Loma Ranch Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 158 | — | — |
| The Redwoods + Wheeler Manor; Scattered-site LIHTCPB Section 8 | 141 | — | — |
| Village at First LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Gilroy Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 111 | — | — |
| Wheeler Manor LIHTC | 109 | — | — |
| The Cannery LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Village at Santa Teresa F.k.a. Hecker Pass Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Lilly Gardens Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | $790 | — |
| Monterey Gateway Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | — | — |
| Sunset Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | — | — |
| Village Green Apts LIHTC | 75 | — | — |
| Gilroy Garden Apts LIHTC | 74 | — | — |
| Gilroy Park Investors LIHTCPB Section 8 | 74 | — | — |
| Plum Tree Apts LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Plum Tree West PB Section 8 | 70 | $441 | — |
| Sobrato Transitional Apts LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Monticelli Apts LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
| Parkview Apartments PB Section 8 | 45 | $980 | — |
| Monterra Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
| Connell Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Redwoods Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Villa Esperanza §811 | 20 | $574 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Gilroy (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Station LIHTCPB Section 8 | 262 | — | — |
| Glen Loma Ranch Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 158 | — | — |
| The Redwoods + Wheeler Manor; Scattered-site LIHTCPB Section 8 | 141 | — | — |
| Village at First LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Gilroy Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 111 | — | — |
| The Cannery LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Village at Santa Teresa F.k.a. Hecker Pass Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Lilly Gardens Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | $790 | — |
| Monterey Gateway Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | — | — |
| Sunset Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | — | — |
| Gilroy Park Investors LIHTCPB Section 8 | 74 | — | — |
| Plum Tree West PB Section 8 | 70 | $441 | — |
| Parkview Apartments PB Section 8 | 45 | $980 | — |
| Monterra Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
| Connell Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Gilroy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler Manor LIHTC | 109 | — | — |
| Village Green Apts LIHTC | 75 | — | — |
| Gilroy Garden Apts LIHTC | 74 | — | — |
| Plum Tree Apts LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Sobrato Transitional Apts LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Monticelli Apts LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
| Redwoods Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Gilroy
- 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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- Sunnyvale, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
- San Francisco, 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.