How many low income apartments are in Mount Shasta, CA?

HUD administrative data tracks 6 subsidized properties in Mount Shasta with approximately 120 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Mount Shasta?

Tenant-paid rents in Mount Shasta's assisted buildings typically range from about $404 to $462 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 Mount Shasta?

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 Mount Shasta, CA

There are 6 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Mount Shasta with roughly 120 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 0 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $404 to $462 per month.

assisted properties

120

subsidized units

$433

typical rent

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median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Mount Shasta

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Pres. George Washington Manor I PB Section 8	38	$462	—
Alder Gardens PB Section 8	28	$404	—
Pres. George Washington Manor Ii PB Section 8	22	$438	—
Shasta Manor §202 Senior	11	—	—
Shasta Manor Ii §202 Senior	11	—	—
President Grover Cleveland Manor, I §202 Senior	10	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Mount Shasta (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
Pres. George Washington Manor I PB Section 8	38	$462	—
Alder Gardens PB Section 8	28	$404	—
Pres. George Washington Manor Ii PB Section 8	22	$438	—

How to apply for subsidized housing in Mount Shasta

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.