How many low income apartments are in Martinez, CA?

HUD administrative data tracks 4 subsidized properties in Martinez with approximately 256 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Martinez?

Tenant-paid rents in Martinez's assisted buildings typically range from about $507 to $680 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 Martinez?

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 Martinez, CA

There are 4 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Martinez with roughly 256 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $507 to $680 per month. Median reported wait: about 94 months.

assisted properties

256

subsidized units

$594

typical rent

94 mo

median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Martinez

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Alhambra Terrace Public Housing	100	$507	94 mo
Riverhouse Hotel LIHTC	75	—	—
Berrellesa Palms LIHTCPB Section 8	49	—	—
Emerson Arms PB Section 8	32	$680	—

Section 8 apartments in Martinez (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
Berrellesa Palms LIHTCPB Section 8	49	—	—
Emerson Arms PB Section 8	32	$680	—

Public housing developments in Martinez

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
Alhambra Terrace Public Housing	100	$507	94 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Martinez

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
Riverhouse Hotel LIHTC	75	—	—

How to apply for subsidized housing in Martinez

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.