Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Modesto, CA
There are 19 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Modesto with roughly 2,206 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $402 to $804 per month. Median reported wait: about 142 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Modesto
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live Oak Apts LIHTC | 328 | — | — |
| Standiford Gardens LIHTC | 250 | — | — |
| Modesto Area Public Housing | 180 | $761 | 142 mo |
| Marple Manor PB Section 8 | 145 | $402 | — |
| Ralston Tower PB Section 8 | 145 | $416 | — |
| El Casa Verde PB Section 8 | 142 | $455 | — |
| Modesto Scattered Sites Public Housing | 141 | $804 | 152 mo |
| Ashwood Village Apts LIHTC | 119 | — | — |
| Modesto Scattered Sites Public Housing | 111 | $757 | 121 mo |
| Colonial Farms PB Section 8 | 100 | $502 | — |
| Archway Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Vinewood Apartments PB Section 8 | 75 | $416 | — |
| Archway Commons Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 74 | — | — |
| Cameron Villa Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | $548 | — |
| Parkview Christian Estates PB Section 8 | 60 | $445 | — |
| Woodstone Apts LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Tower Park Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Gateway Village LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Sherwood Manor Senior Apts LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Modesto (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marple Manor PB Section 8 | 145 | $402 | — |
| Ralston Tower PB Section 8 | 145 | $416 | — |
| El Casa Verde PB Section 8 | 142 | $455 | — |
| Colonial Farms PB Section 8 | 100 | $502 | — |
| Archway Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Vinewood Apartments PB Section 8 | 75 | $416 | — |
| Archway Commons Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 74 | — | — |
| Cameron Villa Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | $548 | — |
| Parkview Christian Estates PB Section 8 | 60 | $445 | — |
| Tower Park Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Modesto
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto Area Public Housing | 180 | $761 | 142 mo |
| Modesto Scattered Sites Public Housing | 141 | $804 | 152 mo |
| Modesto Scattered Sites Public Housing | 111 | $757 | 121 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Modesto
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live Oak Apts LIHTC | 328 | — | — |
| Standiford Gardens LIHTC | 250 | — | — |
| Ashwood Village Apts LIHTC | 119 | — | — |
| Woodstone Apts LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Gateway Village LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Sherwood Manor Senior Apts LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Modesto
- 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
- Ceres, CA
- Newman, CA
- Oakdale, CA
- Patterson, CA
- Riverbank, CA
- Turlock, CA
- Waterford, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Sacramento, CA
- San Diego, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.