Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Rio Dell, CA
There are 3 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Rio Dell with roughly 99 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.
3
assisted properties
99
subsidized units
—
typical rent
—
median wait
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Rio Dell
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Dell Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| River Bluff Cottages LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Rio Dell Terrace Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Rio Dell (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Dell Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| River Bluff Cottages LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Rio Dell
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Dell Terrace Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Rio Dell
- 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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- San Jose, CA
- Sacramento, CA
- San Diego, CA
- Oakland, CA
- Fresno, CA
- Long Beach, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.