Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Petaluma, CA
There are 23 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Petaluma with roughly 1,370 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 17 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $389 to $603 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Petaluma
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vintage Chateau Senior Apts LIHTC | 240 | — | — |
| Round Walk Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 129 | — | — |
| Old Elm Village LIHTC | 87 | — | — |
| Park Lane Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 87 | $536 | — |
| Downtown River Apts LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
| Corona Ranch LIHTC | 74 | — | — |
| Vintage Chateau Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| Logan Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 66 | — | — |
| Casa Grande Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Petaluma Senior Apts PB Section 8 | 57 | $481 | — |
| River City Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Casa Grande §202 Senior | 48 | $491 | — |
| Kellgren Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8§202 Senior | 45 | $476 | — |
| Vallejo Street Senior Apts LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| 414 Petaluma LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Vallejo Street Senior Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Washington Creek Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Madrone Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 23 | — | — |
| Caulfield Lane Apts LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
| Edith Street Apartments §202 Senior | 22 | $457 | — |
| Richard Lieb Sr. Apartments §202 Senior | 22 | $436 | — |
| Boulevard Apts §811 | 14 | $389 | — |
| Salishan Apartments §811 | 12 | $603 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Petaluma (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Walk Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 129 | — | — |
| Park Lane Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 87 | $536 | — |
| Vintage Chateau Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| Logan Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 66 | — | — |
| Casa Grande Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Petaluma Senior Apts PB Section 8 | 57 | $481 | — |
| River City Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Kellgren Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8§202 Senior | 45 | $476 | — |
| 414 Petaluma LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Madrone Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 23 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Petaluma
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vintage Chateau Senior Apts LIHTC | 240 | — | — |
| Old Elm Village LIHTC | 87 | — | — |
| Downtown River Apts LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
| Corona Ranch LIHTC | 74 | — | — |
| Vallejo Street Senior Apts LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Vallejo Street Senior Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Washington Creek Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Caulfield Lane Apts LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Petaluma
- 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
- Cloverdale, CA
- Cotati, CA
- Healdsburg, CA
- Rohnert Park, CA
- Santa Rosa, CA
- Sebastopol, CA
- Sonoma, CA
- Windsor, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Sacramento, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.