Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Livermore, CA
There are 15 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Livermore with roughly 1,126 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $364 to $556 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Livermore
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Estates Retirement Community LIHTC | 250 | — | — |
| Portola Meadows LIHTC | 176 | — | — |
| Heritage Estates Senior Apts LIHTC | 130 | — | — |
| Arbor Vista §202 Senior | 79 | $449 | — |
| Vineyard Village PB Section 8 | 74 | $435 | — |
| Chestnut Square Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Owl S Landing LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Stoney Creek Apts LIHTC | 69 | — | — |
| Avance LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Hillcrest Gardens PB Section 8 | 43 | $400 | — |
| Vandenburgh Villa §202 Senior | 39 | $364 | — |
| Ageno Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Carmen Avenue Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Arroyo Del Valle §811 | 11 | $556 | — |
| Chestnut Square Family LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Livermore (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vineyard Village PB Section 8 | 74 | $435 | — |
| Chestnut Square Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Avance LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Hillcrest Gardens PB Section 8 | 43 | $400 | — |
| Ageno Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Carmen Avenue Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Chestnut Square Family LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Livermore
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Estates Retirement Community LIHTC | 250 | — | — |
| Portola Meadows LIHTC | 176 | — | — |
| Heritage Estates Senior Apts LIHTC | 130 | — | — |
| Owl S Landing LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Stoney Creek Apts LIHTC | 69 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Livermore
- 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
- Alameda, CA
- Berkeley, CA
- Dublin, CA
- Emeryville, CA
- Fremont, CA
- Hayward, CA
- Newark, CA
- Oakland, CA
- Pleasanton, CA
- San Leandro, CA
- Union City, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.