Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Richmond, CA
There are 33 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Richmond with roughly 3,785 assisted units — including 18 project-based Section 8 buildings, 4 public housing developments, and 24 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $428 to $1,077 per month. Median reported wait: about 28 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Richmond
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baycliff Apts LIHTC | 342 | — | — |
| Crescent Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 341 | $494 | — |
| Monterey Pines LIHTC | 324 | — | — |
| The Terraces at Nevin LIHTCPB Section 8 | 271 | — | — |
| Richmond Townhouses LIHTC | 199 | — | — |
| Heritage Park at Hilltop LIHTC | 192 | — | — |
| Pullman Point PB Section 8 | 192 | $688 | — |
| St Johns Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 155 | $484 | — |
| Triangle Court Or Friendship Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 155 | — | — |
| Hacienda Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Easter Hill Apts Phase Ii LIHTC | 123 | — | — |
| Barrett Terrace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 114 | $501 | — |
| Nystrom Village Public Housing | 100 | $759 | — |
| Liberty Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 99 | — | — |
| Cypress Pines Apartments PB Section 8 | 82 | $669 | — |
| Deliverance Temple I & Ii LIHTC | 82 | — | — |
| Miraflores Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Richmond Village I Public Housing | 70 | $1,049 | 34 mo |
| Easter Hill Apts Ib LIHTC | 67 | — | — |
| Richmond Macdonald Senior Apts LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| Richmond City Center Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 63 | — | — |
| Harbour View Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 62 | — | — |
| Richmond Village Ii Public Housing | 61 | $1,077 | 23 mo |
| Barrett Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Barrett Plaza Townhouses PB Section 8 | 58 | $727 | — |
| Community Heritage Senior Housing §202 Senior | 51 | $428 | — |
| Easter Hill Apts Ia LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Heritage Point LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Richmond Village Iii Public Housing | 36 | $936 | 28 mo |
| The Carquinez LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Chelsey Mutual Housing LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Arbors Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 23 | $827 | — |
| Rubicon Homes PB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Richmond (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 341 | $494 | — |
| The Terraces at Nevin LIHTCPB Section 8 | 271 | — | — |
| Pullman Point PB Section 8 | 192 | $688 | — |
| St Johns Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 155 | $484 | — |
| Triangle Court Or Friendship Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 155 | — | — |
| Hacienda Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Barrett Terrace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 114 | $501 | — |
| Liberty Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 99 | — | — |
| Cypress Pines Apartments PB Section 8 | 82 | $669 | — |
| Miraflores Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Richmond City Center Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 63 | — | — |
| Harbour View Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 62 | — | — |
| Barrett Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Barrett Plaza Townhouses PB Section 8 | 58 | $727 | — |
| Heritage Point LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Richmond
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nystrom Village Public Housing | 100 | $759 | — |
| Richmond Village I Public Housing | 70 | $1,049 | 34 mo |
| Richmond Village Ii Public Housing | 61 | $1,077 | 23 mo |
| Richmond Village Iii Public Housing | 36 | $936 | 28 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Richmond
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baycliff Apts LIHTC | 342 | — | — |
| Monterey Pines LIHTC | 324 | — | — |
| Richmond Townhouses LIHTC | 199 | — | — |
| Heritage Park at Hilltop LIHTC | 192 | — | — |
| Easter Hill Apts Phase Ii LIHTC | 123 | — | — |
| Deliverance Temple I & Ii LIHTC | 82 | — | — |
| Easter Hill Apts Ib LIHTC | 67 | — | — |
| Richmond Macdonald Senior Apts LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| Easter Hill Apts Ia LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Chelsey Mutual Housing LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Richmond
- 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
- Pittsburg, CA
- Pleasant Hill, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.