Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Palm Springs, CA
There are 14 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Palm Springs with roughly 1,066 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 12 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $402 to $596 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Palm Springs
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Palm Springs
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coyote Run Apts LIHTC | 140 | — | — |
| Pacific Palms Apts LIHTC | 139 | — | — |
| Palm Springs View Apts LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Palm Springs Pointe PB Section 8 | 116 | $450 | — |
| Vista Sunrise Apts LIHTC | 85 | — | — |
| Rancheria Del Sol LIHTCPB Section 8 | 73 | $515 | — |
| Coyote Run Apts Ii LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| Vista Sunrise Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 61 | — | — |
| Palm Springs Senior Housing LIHTC§202 Senior | 59 | $454 | — |
| Rosa Gardens Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 57 | — | — |
| Vista Chino Senior Housing, Inc. §202 Senior | 51 | $402 | — |
| Sunnyview Villa LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | $529 | — |
| Seminole Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 31 | $596 | — |
| Sunset Palm LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Palm Springs (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Springs Pointe PB Section 8 | 116 | $450 | — |
| Rancheria Del Sol LIHTCPB Section 8 | 73 | $515 | — |
| Vista Sunrise Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 61 | — | — |
| Rosa Gardens Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 57 | — | — |
| Sunnyview Villa LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | $529 | — |
| Seminole Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 31 | $596 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Palm Springs
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coyote Run Apts LIHTC | 140 | — | — |
| Pacific Palms Apts LIHTC | 139 | — | — |
| Palm Springs View Apts LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Vista Sunrise Apts LIHTC | 85 | — | — |
| Coyote Run Apts Ii LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| Palm Springs Senior Housing LIHTC§202 Senior | 59 | $454 | — |
| Sunset Palm LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Palm Springs
- 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
- Banning, CA
- Beaumont, CA
- Blythe, CA
- Cathedral City, CA
- Coachella, CA
- Corona, CA
- Desert Hot Springs, CA
- Hemet, CA
- Indio, CA
- La Quinta, CA
- Lake Elsinore, CA
- Mecca, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.