Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Hollister, CA

There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Hollister with roughly 423 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $526 to $526 per month.

10
assisted properties
423
subsidized units
$526
typical rent
median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Hollister

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Hollister

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Rancho Rustic LIHTCPB Section 8 73
Vista Meadows Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 72
Rancho Park LIHTC 54
Villa Luna Apartments PB Section 8 48$526
Lado Del Rio Apts LIHTC 42
Prospect Villa Apts Ii LIHTC 42
Foundry Lofts Workforce LIHTCPB Section 8 30
Prospect Villa Apts Iii LIHTC 30
Rustic Gardens LIHTC 18
Prospect Villa Apts LIHTC 14

Section 8 apartments in Hollister (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 →

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Rancho Rustic LIHTCPB Section 8 73
Vista Meadows Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 72
Villa Luna Apartments PB Section 8 48$526
Foundry Lofts Workforce LIHTCPB Section 8 30

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Hollister

Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Rancho Park LIHTC 54
Lado Del Rio Apts LIHTC 42
Prospect Villa Apts Ii LIHTC 42
Prospect Villa Apts Iii LIHTC 30
Rustic Gardens LIHTC 18
Prospect Villa Apts LIHTC 14

How to apply for subsidized housing in Hollister

  1. 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.
  2. Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
  3. Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
  4. 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.