Low Income & Subsidized Housing in San Bernardino, CA
There are 25 subsidized and income-restricted properties in San Bernardino with roughly 2,947 assisted units — including 15 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 15 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $365 to $587 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in San Bernardino
Complete directory of subsidized housing in San Bernardino
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foothill Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 239 | $499 | — |
| Meadowbrook Park & Tower Apartments PB Section 8 | 210 | $463 | — |
| Arrowhead Grove Phase 2 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 184 | — | — |
| Village Green Apts LIHTC | 184 | — | — |
| Vintage at Kendall LIHTCPB Section 8 | 178 | — | — |
| Mountain Breeze Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 168 | — | — |
| Autumnwood Apts LIHTC | 160 | — | — |
| Pioneer Park Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | 160 | $386 | — |
| St. Bernardine Plaza PB Section 8 | 148 | $432 | — |
| The Waterman Apts LIHTC | 128 | — | — |
| New Zion Manor PB Section 8 | 125 | $506 | — |
| Lugo Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 119 | — | — |
| Beautiful Light Inn LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | $377 | — |
| Ahepa 302 Apartments §202 Senior | 89 | $366 | — |
| Magnolia at Highland LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Sterling Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | $587 | — |
| Valencia Vista Apartments Fka Val 9 Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| San Bernardino Senior Housing §202 Senior | 74 | $437 | — |
| Telacu Buena Vista §202 Senior | 74 | $410 | — |
| Telacu Hacienda §202 Senior | 74 | $365 | — |
| Telacu Monte Vista §202 Senior | 74 | $368 | — |
| Telacu Sierra Vista §202 Senior | 74 | $369 | — |
| Village Green Apartment Home PB Section 8 | 65 | $541 | — |
| Ramona Senior Project LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Arrowhead Vista Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | $394 | — |
Section 8 apartments in San Bernardino (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foothill Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 239 | $499 | — |
| Meadowbrook Park & Tower Apartments PB Section 8 | 210 | $463 | — |
| Arrowhead Grove Phase 2 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 184 | — | — |
| Vintage at Kendall LIHTCPB Section 8 | 178 | — | — |
| Mountain Breeze Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 168 | — | — |
| Pioneer Park Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | 160 | $386 | — |
| St. Bernardine Plaza PB Section 8 | 148 | $432 | — |
| New Zion Manor PB Section 8 | 125 | $506 | — |
| Lugo Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 119 | — | — |
| Beautiful Light Inn LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | $377 | — |
| Magnolia at Highland LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Sterling Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | $587 | — |
| Valencia Vista Apartments Fka Val 9 Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Village Green Apartment Home PB Section 8 | 65 | $541 | — |
| Arrowhead Vista Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | $394 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in San Bernardino
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Green Apts LIHTC | 184 | — | — |
| Autumnwood Apts LIHTC | 160 | — | — |
| The Waterman Apts LIHTC | 128 | — | — |
| Ramona Senior Project LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in San Bernardino
- 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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- Colton, CA
- Fontana, CA
- Hesperia, CA
- Loma Linda, CA
- Montclair, CA
- Needles, CA
- Ontario, CA
- Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.