Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Lancaster, CA
There are 33 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Lancaster with roughly 2,877 assisted units — including 21 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 30 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $400 to $563 per month.
33
assisted properties
2,877
subsidized units
$482
typical rent
—
median wait
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Lancaster
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Mirage Apts LIHTC | 320 | — | — |
| Village Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 155 | $495 | — |
| Arbor Grove LIHTC | 150 | — | — |
| Aurora Village Ii LIHTC | 140 | — | — |
| Aurora Village I LIHTC | 132 | — | — |
| Antelope Valley Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | $463 | — |
| Lancaster Homes Apts PB Section 8 | 120 | $413 | — |
| Cedar Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 109 | — | — |
| Arbor Fields LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Village at Beechwood LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Sierra Retirement Village LIHTC | 97 | — | — |
| Sierra Villa East LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | $563 | — |
| Arbor Court I LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| Imagine Village Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Avenida Crossing Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 77 | — | — |
| Regency Apts LIHTC | 77 | — | — |
| Fernwood Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Fernwood Senior Apartments LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| Mayflower Gardens Ii PB Section 8 | 76 | $440 | — |
| Antelope Valley Veterans and Families LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | — | — |
| Fernwood Apartments PB Section 8 | 75 | $400 | — |
| Laurel Crest Apts LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| The Emerald LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Essex Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| College Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | $504 | — |
| Kensington Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Kensington Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Kensington Campus LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Arbor on Date LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| The Sagebrush of Downtown Ii LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Arbor Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 21 | — | — |
| Sagebrush of Downtown LIHTC | 21 | — | — |
| Essex Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Lancaster (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 155 | $495 | — |
| Antelope Valley Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | $463 | — |
| Lancaster Homes Apts PB Section 8 | 120 | $413 | — |
| Cedar Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 109 | — | — |
| Arbor Fields LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Sierra Villa East LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | $563 | — |
| Imagine Village Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Avenida Crossing Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 77 | — | — |
| Fernwood Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Mayflower Gardens Ii PB Section 8 | 76 | $440 | — |
| Antelope Valley Veterans and Families LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | — | — |
| Fernwood Apartments PB Section 8 | 75 | $400 | — |
| The Emerald LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Essex Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| College Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | $504 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Lancaster
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Mirage Apts LIHTC | 320 | — | — |
| Arbor Grove LIHTC | 150 | — | — |
| Aurora Village Ii LIHTC | 140 | — | — |
| Aurora Village I LIHTC | 132 | — | — |
| Village at Beechwood LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Sierra Retirement Village LIHTC | 97 | — | — |
| Arbor Court I LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| Regency Apts LIHTC | 77 | — | — |
| Fernwood Senior Apartments LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| Laurel Crest Apts LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| The Sagebrush of Downtown Ii LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Sagebrush of Downtown LIHTC | 21 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Lancaster
- 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
- Alhambra, CA
- Altadena, CA
- Arcadia, CA
- Arleta, CA
- Avalon, CA
- Azusa, CA
- Baldwin Park, CA
- Bell, CA
- Bell Gardens, CA
- Bellflower, CA
- Burbank, CA
- Canoga Park, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.