Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Simi Valley, CA
There are 13 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Simi Valley with roughly 1,563 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $341 to $421 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Simi Valley
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadowridge Apts LIHTC | 332 | — | — |
| Alamo Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 271 | — | — |
| Vintage Paseo Senior Apts LIHTC | 176 | — | — |
| Sorrento Villas LIHTC | 148 | — | — |
| Harmony Terrace LIHTC | 136 | — | — |
| Las Serenas Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 108 | — | — |
| Vintage at Sycamore LIHTCPB Section 8 | 99 | — | — |
| Heywood Gardens Lp PB Section 8 | 74 | $421 | — |
| Plaza Del Sol Apts LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Seasons at Simi Valley LIHTCPB Section 8 | 69 | — | — |
| The Haven at Tapo Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Camino Esperanza LIHTCPB Section 8 | 31 | — | — |
| Casa de Paz §811 | 13 | $341 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Simi Valley (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 271 | — | — |
| Las Serenas Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 108 | — | — |
| Vintage at Sycamore LIHTCPB Section 8 | 99 | — | — |
| Heywood Gardens Lp PB Section 8 | 74 | $421 | — |
| Seasons at Simi Valley LIHTCPB Section 8 | 69 | — | — |
| The Haven at Tapo Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Camino Esperanza LIHTCPB Section 8 | 31 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Simi Valley
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadowridge Apts LIHTC | 332 | — | — |
| Vintage Paseo Senior Apts LIHTC | 176 | — | — |
| Sorrento Villas LIHTC | 148 | — | — |
| Harmony Terrace LIHTC | 136 | — | — |
| Plaza Del Sol Apts LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Simi Valley
- 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
- Camarillo, CA
- Moorpark, CA
- Ojai, CA
- Oxnard, CA
- Santa Paula, CA
- Thousand Oaks, CA
- Ventura, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Sacramento, CA
- San Diego, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.