Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Porterville, CA
There are 17 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Porterville with roughly 1,408 assisted units — including 9 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 14 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $137 to $474 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Porterville
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Porterville
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulare Group LIHTCPB Section 8 | 250 | — | — |
| Porterville Public Housing | 111 | $137 | — |
| Santa Fe Plaza PB Section 8 | 105 | $397 | — |
| Villa Robles Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Park View Village LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
| Finca Serena LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Newcomb Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Porterville Family Apts LIHTC | 78 | — | — |
| Porterville Hotel LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Villa Siena Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Carolita Apartments Fka Pioneer Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| La Serena Apartments PB Section 8 | 65 | $474 | — |
| Sequoia Village at River's Edge LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Mountain View LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Poplar Grove LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Nupchi Xo'oy LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Glenwood Hotel LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Porterville (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulare Group LIHTCPB Section 8 | 250 | — | — |
| Santa Fe Plaza PB Section 8 | 105 | $397 | — |
| Villa Robles Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Finca Serena LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Newcomb Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Villa Siena Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Carolita Apartments Fka Pioneer Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| La Serena Apartments PB Section 8 | 65 | $474 | — |
| Nupchi Xo'oy LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Porterville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porterville Public Housing | 111 | $137 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Porterville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park View Village LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
| Porterville Family Apts LIHTC | 78 | — | — |
| Porterville Hotel LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Sequoia Village at River's Edge LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Mountain View LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Poplar Grove LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Glenwood Hotel LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Porterville
- 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
- Cutler, CA
- Dinuba, CA
- Earlimart, CA
- Exeter, CA
- Farmersville, CA
- Lindsay, CA
- Orosi, CA
- Tulare, CA
- Visalia, CA
- Woodlake, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
- San Francisco, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.