Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Hanford, CA
There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Hanford with roughly 842 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $474 to $574 per month. Median reported wait: about 76 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Hanford
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside Village Kings County Public Housing | 168 | $564 | 76 mo |
| Kings Garden Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 97 | $474 | — |
| Amberwood Apartments I + Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Heritage Park at Hanford LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
| Casa Del Sol Apts LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Northstar Courts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Cedarbrook LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Tierra Vista Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| Hanford Senior Villas LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Lincoln Plaza LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Amberwood Ii PB Section 8 | 39 | $574 | — |
| Kings View Hanford Apts PB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Hanford (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Garden Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 97 | $474 | — |
| Amberwood Apartments I + Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Northstar Courts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Tierra Vista Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| Amberwood Ii PB Section 8 | 39 | $574 | — |
| Kings View Hanford Apts PB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Hanford
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside Village Kings County Public Housing | 168 | $564 | 76 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Hanford
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Park at Hanford LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
| Casa Del Sol Apts LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Cedarbrook LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Hanford Senior Villas LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Lincoln Plaza LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Hanford
- 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
- Avenal, CA
- Corcoran, CA
- Lemoore, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Sacramento, CA
- San Diego, CA
- Oakland, CA
- Fresno, CA
- Long Beach, CA
- Bakersfield, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.