Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Redding, CA
There are 28 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Redding with roughly 1,390 assisted units — including 15 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 $366 to $428 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Redding
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Plaza Apts LIHTC | 180 | — | — |
| Market Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 82 | — | — |
| Shadowbrook Apts LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| California Place Apartments F.k.a. Block 7 Downtown Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 78 | — | — |
| Laurel Glen Apts LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Mercy Oaks Village §202 Senior | 62 | $415 | — |
| Lowden Lane Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 61 | — | — |
| Tree House Senior §202 Senior | 61 | $379 | — |
| Lorenz Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | $395 | — |
| Piper Way Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Heritage Plaza Phase Ii PB Section 8 | 59 | $373 | — |
| Heather Ridge Apts LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Mountain Vistas §202 Senior | 56 | $428 | — |
| Center of Hope Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| Redding Pilgrim PB Section 8 | 49 | $394 | — |
| Kennett Court Apartments Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Kennett Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | — | — |
| Alturas Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | — | — |
| Mountain Vistas Ii §202 Senior | 39 | $390 | — |
| Linden Apts LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| East Street Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 21 | — | — |
| Della Williams Gardens §811 | 20 | $391 | — |
| The Woodlands Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Hotel Redding LIHTCPB Section 8 | 18 | $405 | — |
| Wilshire Place §811 | 16 | $414 | — |
| Saint Clare §811 | 14 | $389 | — |
| Redding / Rhf Housing, Inc. PB Section 8 | 12 | $366 | — |
| Whispering Oaks §811 | 9 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Redding (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 82 | — | — |
| California Place Apartments F.k.a. Block 7 Downtown Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 78 | — | — |
| Lowden Lane Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 61 | — | — |
| Lorenz Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | $395 | — |
| Piper Way Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Heritage Plaza Phase Ii PB Section 8 | 59 | $373 | — |
| Center of Hope Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| Redding Pilgrim PB Section 8 | 49 | $394 | — |
| Kennett Court Apartments Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Kennett Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | — | — |
| Alturas Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | — | — |
| East Street Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 21 | — | — |
| The Woodlands Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Hotel Redding LIHTCPB Section 8 | 18 | $405 | — |
| Redding / Rhf Housing, Inc. PB Section 8 | 12 | $366 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Redding
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Plaza Apts LIHTC | 180 | — | — |
| Shadowbrook Apts LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Laurel Glen Apts LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Heather Ridge Apts LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Linden Apts LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Redding
- 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
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- Bakersfield, CA
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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.