How many low income apartments are in La Puente, CA?

HUD administrative data tracks 10 subsidized properties in La Puente with approximately 1,031 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in La Puente?

Tenant-paid rents in La Puente's assisted buildings typically range from about $546 to $831 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in La Puente?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in La Puente, CA

There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in La Puente with roughly 1,031 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $546 to $831 per month. Median reported wait: about 66 months.

assisted properties

1,031

subsidized units

$689

typical rent

66 mo

median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in La Puente

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Francisquito Villa Public Housing	263	$546	66 mo
La Puente Park Apts LIHTC	132	—	—
La Puente Prk Apts. PB Section 8	132	$733	—
La Villa Puente Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	119	$705	—
Sunny Garden Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	95	—	—
Equa LIHTCPB Section 8	81	—	—
Arboleda Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	74	—	—
Hojas de Plata Apts LIHTC	53	—	—
Amar Plaza PB Section 8	42	—	—
Nantes Manor PB Section 8	40	$831	—

Section 8 apartments in La Puente (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
La Puente Prk Apts. PB Section 8	132	$733	—
La Villa Puente Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	119	$705	—
Sunny Garden Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	95	—	—
Equa LIHTCPB Section 8	81	—	—
Arboleda Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	74	—	—
Amar Plaza PB Section 8	42	—	—
Nantes Manor PB Section 8	40	$831	—

Public housing developments in La Puente

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
Francisquito Villa Public Housing	263	$546	66 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in La Puente

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
La Puente Park Apts LIHTC	132	—	—
Hojas de Plata Apts LIHTC	53	—	—

How to apply for subsidized housing in La Puente

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.