Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Sylmar, CA
There are 20 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Sylmar with roughly 1,026 assisted units — including 14 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $116 to $811 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Sylmar
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Manor Apts LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| Astoria Gardens PB Section 8 | 136 | $794 | — |
| Olive Manor PB Section 8 | 80 | $395 | — |
| The Salvation Army Lake View Terrac §202 Senior | 72 | $410 | — |
| Seven Palms Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| El Dorado Family Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Oakridge Family Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 59 | — | — |
| Summit View Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| Willow Tree Villages LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
| Bonita Ranch Apartments PB Section 8 | 48 | $718 | — |
| Glenoaks Townhomes PB Section 8 | 48 | $811 | — |
| Metamorphosis on Foothilll LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Foothill Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | $672 | — |
| Astoria Place Townhomes LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
| Harding Project §811 | 12 | $306 | — |
| Casa Olivo PB Section 8 | 10 | $141 | — |
| Casa Valle PB Section 8 | 10 | $116 | — |
| Valley Committee House PB Section 8 | 10 | $135 | — |
| Astoria Village §811 | 6 | — | — |
| Valley Village #2 PB Section 8 | 3 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Sylmar (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astoria Gardens PB Section 8 | 136 | $794 | — |
| Olive Manor PB Section 8 | 80 | $395 | — |
| Seven Palms Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| El Dorado Family Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Oakridge Family Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 59 | — | — |
| Summit View Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| Bonita Ranch Apartments PB Section 8 | 48 | $718 | — |
| Glenoaks Townhomes PB Section 8 | 48 | $811 | — |
| Metamorphosis on Foothilll LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Foothill Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | $672 | — |
| Casa Olivo PB Section 8 | 10 | $141 | — |
| Casa Valle PB Section 8 | 10 | $116 | — |
| Valley Committee House PB Section 8 | 10 | $135 | — |
| Valley Village #2 PB Section 8 | 3 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Sylmar
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Manor Apts LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| Willow Tree Villages LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
| Astoria Place Townhomes LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Sylmar
- 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
- Alhambra, CA
- Altadena, CA
- Arcadia, CA
- Arleta, CA
- Avalon, CA
- Azusa, CA
- Baldwin Park, CA
- Bell, CA
- Bell Gardens, CA
- Bellflower, CA
- Burbank, CA
- Canoga Park, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.