Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Riverside, CA
There are 32 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Riverside with roughly 3,389 assisted units — including 14 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 25 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $369 to $701 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Riverside
Section 8 apartments in Riverside (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vintage at Snowberry Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 224 | — | — |
| Mt. Rubidoux Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 188 | — | — |
| Mount Rubidoux Manor PB Section 8 | 170 | $411 | — |
| Victoria Heights Apartments PB Section 8 | 150 | $701 | — |
| Je Wall Victoria Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 112 | — | — |
| Mission Village Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 102 | — | — |
| Oasis Senior Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 95 | — | — |
| Vista de La Sierra LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Mission Heritage Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Entrada Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 65 | — | — |
| Cedar Glen Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Cedar Glen Ii Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| St Michael's Community Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Home Front at Camp Anza LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Riverside
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Place Senior Apts LIHTC | 197 | — | — |
| Riverside Gardens LIHTC | 190 | — | — |
| Goldware Senior Housing LIHTC | 162 | — | — |
| Breezewood Apts LIHTC | 157 | — | — |
| Lincoln Apts LIHTC | 150 | — | — |
| Ridgecrest Apts LIHTC | 148 | — | — |
| Canyon Shadows LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Cypress Springs Apts LIHTC | 101 | — | — |
| Highgrove Blossom Apts LIHTC | 89 | — | — |
| Highgrove Workforce Apts LIHTC | 89 | — | — |
| Phoenix Terrace Apts LIHTC | 89 | — | — |
| Mission Pointe at Riverside LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Geel Place LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Riverside
- 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
- Banning, CA
- Beaumont, CA
- Blythe, CA
- Cathedral City, CA
- Coachella, CA
- Corona, CA
- Desert Hot Springs, CA
- Hemet, CA
- Indio, CA
- La Quinta, CA
- Lake Elsinore, CA
- Mecca, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.