Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Oakdale, CA
There are 6 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Oakdale with roughly 310 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.
6
assisted properties
310
subsidized units
—
typical rent
—
median wait
Map of subsidized housing in Oakdale
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Oakdale
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale Senior Center LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Oak Leaf Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Heritage Oak Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Oakdale Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Garden Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Oakridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Oakdale (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Leaf Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Heritage Oak Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Oakdale Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Garden Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Oakridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Oakdale
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale Senior Center LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Oakdale
- 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
- Modesto, CA
- Newman, 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.