Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Madera, CA
There are 22 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Madera with roughly 1,532 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 21 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $381 to $854 per month. Median reported wait: about 58 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Madera
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madera Villa Apts LIHTC | 136 | — | — |
| Madera LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | 128 | $535 | 31 mo |
| Madera Arms LIHTC | 123 | — | — |
| Madera Public Housing | 116 | $854 | 85 mo |
| Creekside Apts LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
| Sherwood Point Apts LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
| Valle de Las Brisas LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
| Lakewood Terrace Apts LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| Yosemite Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | $381 | — |
| The Village at Madera LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | — | — |
| Arborpoint Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 65 | — | — |
| Crossings at Madera LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Valley Vista Apts LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Sugar Pine Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Sunrise Terrace LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
| Downtown Madera Veterans + Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Parksdale Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Parksdale Village Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Cottonwood Creek LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Madera Family Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Madera Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Clinton Avenue Apts LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Madera (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madera LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | 128 | $535 | 31 mo |
| Yosemite Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | $381 | — |
| The Village at Madera LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | — | — |
| Arborpoint Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 65 | — | — |
| Sugar Pine Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Downtown Madera Veterans + Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Parksdale Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Parksdale Village Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Madera Family Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Madera Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Madera
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madera Public Housing | 116 | $854 | 85 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Madera
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madera Villa Apts LIHTC | 136 | — | — |
| Madera Arms LIHTC | 123 | — | — |
| Creekside Apts LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
| Sherwood Point Apts LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
| Valle de Las Brisas LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
| Lakewood Terrace Apts LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| Crossings at Madera LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Valley Vista Apts LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Sunrise Terrace LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
| Cottonwood Creek LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Clinton Avenue Apts LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Madera
- 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
- Chowchilla, CA
- Oakhurst, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Sacramento, CA
- San Diego, CA
- Oakland, CA
- Fresno, CA
- Long Beach, CA
- Bakersfield, CA
- Stockton, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.