How many low income apartments are in Los Banos, CA?

HUD administrative data tracks 9 subsidized properties in Los Banos with approximately 661 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Los Banos?

Tenant-paid rents in Los Banos's assisted buildings typically range from about $440 to $616 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 Los Banos?

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 Los Banos, CA

There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Los Banos with roughly 661 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $440 to $616 per month. Median reported wait: about 29 months.

assisted properties

661

subsidized units

$528

typical rent

29 mo

median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Los Banos

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Scattered Sites Public Housing	122	$616	29 mo
Los Banos Family Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8	105	—	—
Carrington Pointe LIHTC	80	—	—
Los Banos Family Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	80	—	—
Overland Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	70	—	—
Los Banos Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	66	—	—
Heritage Village Apts LIHTC	50	—	—
Macarthur Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	50	$440	—
Central Valley Apts Ii LIHTC	38	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Los Banos (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
Los Banos Family Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8	105	—	—
Los Banos Family Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	80	—	—
Overland Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	70	—	—
Los Banos Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	66	—	—
Macarthur Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	50	$440	—

Public housing developments in Los Banos

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
Scattered Sites Public Housing	122	$616	29 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Los Banos

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
Carrington Pointe LIHTC	80	—	—
Heritage Village Apts LIHTC	50	—	—
Central Valley Apts Ii LIHTC	38	—	—

How to apply for subsidized housing in Los Banos

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.