Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Pittsburg, CA
There are 22 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Pittsburg with roughly 2,305 assisted units — including 11 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 16 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $322 to $934 per month. Median reported wait: about 99 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Pittsburg
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneman Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 230 | — | — |
| Belmont Apts LIHTC | 224 | — | — |
| The Atchison LIHTCPB Section 8 | 202 | — | — |
| Marina Heights LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| El Pueblo Public Housing | 171 | $559 | 99 mo |
| Lido Square I PB Section 8 | 162 | $934 | — |
| Stoneman Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 145 | $484 | — |
| Fox Creek Apts LIHTC | 126 | — | — |
| Siena Court Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 111 | — | — |
| Presidio Village Senior Hsg. §202 Senior | 104 | $492 | — |
| Woods Grove LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Columbia Park Manor §202 Senior | 79 | $412 | — |
| Pittsburg Park Apts LIHTC | 75 | — | — |
| Los Medanos Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 71 | — | — |
| East Leland Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 63 | — | — |
| Stoneman Village Ii §202 Senior | 60 | $469 | — |
| Beacon Villa LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Parkside Residence LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Veterans Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Santa Fe Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 29 | — | — |
| Gateways Apts LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| East Santa Fe Ave Apts PB Section 8 | 19 | $322 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Pittsburg (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneman Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 230 | — | — |
| The Atchison LIHTCPB Section 8 | 202 | — | — |
| Lido Square I PB Section 8 | 162 | $934 | — |
| Stoneman Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 145 | $484 | — |
| Siena Court Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 111 | — | — |
| Los Medanos Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 71 | — | — |
| East Leland Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 63 | — | — |
| Beacon Villa LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Veterans Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Santa Fe Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 29 | — | — |
| East Santa Fe Ave Apts PB Section 8 | 19 | $322 | — |
Public housing developments in Pittsburg
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Pueblo Public Housing | 171 | $559 | 99 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Pittsburg
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Apts LIHTC | 224 | — | — |
| Marina Heights LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| Fox Creek Apts LIHTC | 126 | — | — |
| Woods Grove LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Pittsburg Park Apts LIHTC | 75 | — | — |
| Parkside Residence LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Gateways Apts LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Pittsburg
- 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
- Antioch, CA
- Bay Point, CA
- Brentwood, CA
- Concord, CA
- El Cerrito, CA
- El Sobrante, CA
- Hercules, CA
- Lafayette, CA
- Martinez, CA
- Oakley, CA
- Pleasant Hill, CA
- Richmond, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.