Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Mecca, CA
There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Mecca with roughly 603 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.
11
assisted properties
603
subsidized units
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typical rent
—
median wait
Map of subsidized housing in Mecca
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Mecca
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderbird/san Jacinto Vista Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 102 | — | — |
| Paseo de Los Heroes Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 81 | — | — |
| Mecca Apts Ii LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Clinton Family Apts - Mecca LIHTCPB Section 8 | 59 | — | — |
| Mecca Apts Iii LIHTC | 58 | — | — |
| Lincoln Family Apts LIHTC | 57 | — | — |
| Paseo de Los Heroes Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 53 | — | — |
| Villas Oscar Romero LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Mecca Family Housing LIHTC | 31 | — | — |
| Nueva Vista Apts LIHTC | 31 | — | — |
| Paseo de Los Poetas LIHTC | 21 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Mecca (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderbird/san Jacinto Vista Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 102 | — | — |
| Paseo de Los Heroes Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 81 | — | — |
| Clinton Family Apts - Mecca LIHTCPB Section 8 | 59 | — | — |
| Paseo de Los Heroes Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 53 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Mecca
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mecca Apts Ii LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Mecca Apts Iii LIHTC | 58 | — | — |
| Lincoln Family Apts LIHTC | 57 | — | — |
| Villas Oscar Romero LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Mecca Family Housing LIHTC | 31 | — | — |
| Nueva Vista Apts LIHTC | 31 | — | — |
| Paseo de Los Poetas LIHTC | 21 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Mecca
- 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
- Banning, CA
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- Cathedral City, CA
- Coachella, CA
- Corona, CA
- Desert Hot Springs, CA
- Hemet, CA
- Indio, CA
- La Quinta, CA
- Lake Elsinore, CA
- Moreno Valley, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.