Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Northridge, CA
There are 13 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Northridge with roughly 798 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $174 to $471 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Northridge
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Ridge Apts LIHTC | 158 | — | — |
| Balboa Place Apts LIHTC | 151 | — | — |
| Sophia Ridge Apts LIHTC | 112 | — | — |
| White Oak-lassen Apts LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Parthenia Street Senior Housing §202 Senior | 76 | $422 | — |
| Ashwood Court LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Northridge Park PB Section 8 | 68 | $431 | — |
| Plummer Park Apts PB Section 8 | 40 | $471 | — |
| Discovering Horizons §811 | 12 | — | — |
| Vista Homes §811 | 12 | $174 | — |
| Oscar House Group Home §811 | 6 | — | — |
| White Oak Group Home §811 | 6 | — | — |
| Headway House, Inc. §811 | 5 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Northridge (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northridge Park PB Section 8 | 68 | $431 | — |
| Plummer Park Apts PB Section 8 | 40 | $471 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Northridge
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Ridge Apts LIHTC | 158 | — | — |
| Balboa Place Apts LIHTC | 151 | — | — |
| Sophia Ridge Apts LIHTC | 112 | — | — |
| White Oak-lassen Apts LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Ashwood Court LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Northridge
- 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
- Alhambra, CA
- Altadena, CA
- Arcadia, CA
- Arleta, CA
- Avalon, CA
- Azusa, CA
- Baldwin Park, CA
- Bell, CA
- Bell Gardens, CA
- Bellflower, CA
- Burbank, CA
- Canoga Park, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.