Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Indio, CA
There are 20 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Indio with roughly 2,569 assisted units — including 15 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 18 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $395 to $637 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Indio
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 272 | — | — |
| Summer Field PB Section 8 | 268 | $578 | — |
| Summer Field LIHTC | 268 | — | — |
| Arroyo Crossing Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 216 | — | — |
| Arroyo Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 184 | — | — |
| Indio Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | $395 | — |
| Allanza Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | — | — |
| Shadow Palms Apts LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Cielo Vista Apts LIHTC | 112 | — | — |
| Villa Hermosa Apartments, Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Desert Oasis Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | — | — |
| Jackson Terrace Apts. PB Section 8 | 90 | $550 | — |
| Fred Young Farmworker Apts Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 85 | — | — |
| Desert Meadows Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Horizons at Indio LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Olive Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 78 | — | — |
| Palo Verde Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | $637 | — |
| Villa Hermosa Apartments Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| La Hacienda Apts LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Martha's Village LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Indio (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 272 | — | — |
| Summer Field PB Section 8 | 268 | $578 | — |
| Arroyo Crossing Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 216 | — | — |
| Arroyo Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 184 | — | — |
| Indio Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | $395 | — |
| Allanza Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | — | — |
| Villa Hermosa Apartments, Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Desert Oasis Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | — | — |
| Jackson Terrace Apts. PB Section 8 | 90 | $550 | — |
| Fred Young Farmworker Apts Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 85 | — | — |
| Desert Meadows Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Horizons at Indio LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Olive Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 78 | — | — |
| Palo Verde Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | $637 | — |
| Villa Hermosa Apartments Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Indio
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Field LIHTC | 268 | — | — |
| Shadow Palms Apts LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Cielo Vista Apts LIHTC | 112 | — | — |
| La Hacienda Apts LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Martha's Village LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Indio
- 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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- Hemet, 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.