Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Oroville, CA
There are 24 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Oroville with roughly 1,761 assisted units — including 18 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 23 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $314 to $551 per month. Median reported wait: about 30 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Oroville
Section 8 apartments in Oroville (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Ranch Apartments Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 81 | — | — |
| Olive Ranch Apartments Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Hillview Ridge Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Riverbend Family Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Oroville Heights Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 66 | — | — |
| Lincoln Street Family Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 61 | — | — |
| Hillview Ridge Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 57 | — | — |
| Olive Ranch Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Orange Tree Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8§202 Senior | 49 | $420 | — |
| Oroville Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | $314 | — |
| Riverbend Family Apartments Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Sierra Heights Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Table Mountain Apartments Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Table Mountain Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | — | — |
| Prospect View Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Oroville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butte County Public Housing | 345 | $551 | 30 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Oroville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Creek LIHTC | 156 | — | — |
| The Highlands Apts LIHTC | 88 | — | — |
| Oroville Manor LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Sierra Village LIHTC | 61 | — | — |
| Oroville Hotel LIHTC | 59 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Oroville
- 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.
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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.