Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Irvine, CA
There are 32 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Irvine with roughly 3,593 assisted units — including 21 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 21 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $395 to $711 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Irvine
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Paulo Apts LIHTC | 382 | — | — |
| Anton Portola Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 256 | — | — |
| Pavilion Park Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 221 | — | — |
| Irvine Inn LIHTC | 194 | — | — |
| Magnet Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 165 | — | — |
| Woodbridge Manor LIHTC | 165 | — | — |
| Montecito Vista Apt Homes LIHTC | 162 | — | — |
| Woodbridge Manor I, Ii & Iii PB Section 8 | 150 | $395 | — |
| Woodbury Walk LIHTC | 150 | — | — |
| Belaire LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | — | — |
| Laguna Canyon Apts LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| The Parklands PB Section 8 | 120 | $595 | — |
| Woodbridge Oaks PB Section 8 | 120 | $613 | — |
| Inn at Woodbridge LIHTC | 116 | — | — |
| Anesi Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Harvard Manor PB Section 8 | 100 | $523 | — |
| Windrow Apts LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Arbor at Woodbury LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | — | — |
| Santa Alicia LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| Cadence Family Irvine Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 82 | — | — |
| Salerno LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Doria Apt Homes Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 74 | — | — |
| Granite Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 71 | — | — |
| Windwood Knoll PB Section 8 | 60 | $568 | — |
| Woodbridge Villas PB Section 8 | 60 | $618 | — |
| Doria Apt Homes Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 59 | — | — |
| Orchard Park Apts PB Section 8 | 59 | $711 | — |
| Access Irvine, Inc. PB Section 8 | 39 | $511 | — |
| Park Villa Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| Villa Hermosa Apartments - Irvine §811 | 23 | $559 | — |
| Sutton Irvine Residences PB Section 8 | 9 | $468 | — |
| Salerno - Hud 811 Pra §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Irvine (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Portola Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 256 | — | — |
| Pavilion Park Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 221 | — | — |
| Magnet Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 165 | — | — |
| Woodbridge Manor I, Ii & Iii PB Section 8 | 150 | $395 | — |
| Belaire LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | — | — |
| The Parklands PB Section 8 | 120 | $595 | — |
| Woodbridge Oaks PB Section 8 | 120 | $613 | — |
| Anesi Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Harvard Manor PB Section 8 | 100 | $523 | — |
| Arbor at Woodbury LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | — | — |
| Cadence Family Irvine Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 82 | — | — |
| Salerno LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Doria Apt Homes Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 74 | — | — |
| Granite Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 71 | — | — |
| Windwood Knoll PB Section 8 | 60 | $568 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Irvine
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Paulo Apts LIHTC | 382 | — | — |
| Irvine Inn LIHTC | 194 | — | — |
| Woodbridge Manor LIHTC | 165 | — | — |
| Montecito Vista Apt Homes LIHTC | 162 | — | — |
| Woodbury Walk LIHTC | 150 | — | — |
| Laguna Canyon Apts LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Inn at Woodbridge LIHTC | 116 | — | — |
| Windrow Apts LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Santa Alicia LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Irvine
- 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
- Huntington Beach, 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.