Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Surprise, AZ
There are 6 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Surprise with roughly 605 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.
6
assisted properties
605
subsidized units
—
typical rent
—
median wait
Map of subsidized housing in Surprise
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Surprise
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village at Cottage Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 179 | — | — |
| Heritage at Surprise LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Fox Hill Run LIHTCPB Section 8 | 98 | — | — |
| Orchard Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Quilceda Villa Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Bell Mirage Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Surprise (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village at Cottage Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 179 | — | — |
| Heritage at Surprise LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Fox Hill Run LIHTCPB Section 8 | 98 | — | — |
| Orchard Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Quilceda Villa Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Bell Mirage Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Surprise
- 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
- Avondale, AZ
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- Glendale, AZ
- Guadalupe, AZ
- Mesa, AZ
- Peoria, AZ
- Phoenix, AZ
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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.