Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Huntington Beach, CA
There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Huntington Beach with roughly 992 assisted units — including 7 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 $457 to $585 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Huntington Beach
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Huntington Beach
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington Villa Yorba LIHTCPB Section 8 | 192 | $585 | — |
| Huntington Gardens PB Section 8 | 185 | $457 | — |
| Emerald Cove Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 164 | — | — |
| Beachview Villa LIHTC | 107 | — | — |
| Huntington Pointe Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Hermosa Vista Apts LIHTC | 88 | — | — |
| Oceana Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 78 | — | — |
| Pacific Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Bowen Court LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Pacific Sun Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Huntington Beach (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington Villa Yorba LIHTCPB Section 8 | 192 | $585 | — |
| Huntington Gardens PB Section 8 | 185 | $457 | — |
| Emerald Cove Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 164 | — | — |
| Huntington Pointe Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Oceana Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 78 | — | — |
| Pacific Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Pacific Sun Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Huntington Beach
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beachview Villa LIHTC | 107 | — | — |
| Hermosa Vista Apts LIHTC | 88 | — | — |
| Bowen Court LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Huntington Beach
- 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
- Anaheim, CA
- Brea, CA
- Buena Park, CA
- Costa Mesa, CA
- Fullerton, CA
- Garden Grove, CA
- Irvine, CA
- La Habra, CA
- Laguna Beach, CA
- Midway City, CA
- Newport Beach, CA
- Orange, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.