Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Orange, CA
There are 16 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Orange with roughly 1,235 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 14 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $389 to $757 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Orange
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Garden Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 292 | $449 | — |
| The Knolls LIHTC | 260 | — | — |
| Harmony Creek Apts LIHTC | 83 | — | — |
| Casa Ramon LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | $757 | — |
| Triangle Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | $486 | — |
| Orangevale Apts LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Serrano Woods LIHTCPB Section 8 | 63 | — | — |
| Valencia Garden Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 62 | — | — |
| Citrus Grove Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Chestnut Place LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Villa St. Joseph LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Casas Del Rio PB Section 8 | 39 | $389 | — |
| Walnut Pixley LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
| Stonegate Senior Apts LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Buena Vista Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Friendly Center PB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Orange (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Garden Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 292 | $449 | — |
| Casa Ramon LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | $757 | — |
| Triangle Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | $486 | — |
| Serrano Woods LIHTCPB Section 8 | 63 | — | — |
| Valencia Garden Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 62 | — | — |
| Citrus Grove Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Villa St. Joseph LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Casas Del Rio PB Section 8 | 39 | $389 | — |
| Buena Vista Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Friendly Center PB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Orange
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Knolls LIHTC | 260 | — | — |
| Harmony Creek Apts LIHTC | 83 | — | — |
| Orangevale Apts LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Chestnut Place LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Walnut Pixley LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
| Stonegate Senior Apts LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Orange
- 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
- Anaheim, CA
- Brea, CA
- Buena Park, CA
- Costa Mesa, CA
- Fullerton, CA
- Garden Grove, CA
- Huntington Beach, CA
- Irvine, CA
- La Habra, CA
- Laguna Beach, CA
- Midway City, CA
- Newport Beach, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.