Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Sonoma, CA
There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Sonoma with roughly 462 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.
9
assisted properties
462
subsidized units
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typical rent
—
median wait
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Sonoma
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siesta Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 92 | — | — |
| Springs Village LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Fetters Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Altamira Family Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Valley Oak Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 43 | — | — |
| Celestina Garden Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Oak Ridge Senior Apts LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| Village Green Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
| Firehouse Village LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Sonoma (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siesta Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 92 | — | — |
| Fetters Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Altamira Family Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Valley Oak Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 43 | — | — |
| Celestina Garden Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Village Green Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Sonoma
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springs Village LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Oak Ridge Senior Apts LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| Firehouse Village LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Sonoma
- 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
- Cloverdale, CA
- Cotati, CA
- Healdsburg, CA
- Petaluma, CA
- Rohnert Park, CA
- Santa Rosa, CA
- Sebastopol, CA
- Windsor, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Sacramento, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.