Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Thornton, CO
There are 16 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Thornton with roughly 1,943 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 13 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $243 to $626 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Thornton
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Thornton
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 338 | — | — |
| Reserve at Thornton I LIHTC | 216 | — | — |
| Village of Yorkshire Apts LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| Renaissance 88 Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 180 | — | — |
| Rockview Terrace PB Section 8 | 180 | $626 | — |
| Aztec Villas Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 164 | — | — |
| Overlook at Thornton LIHTCPB Section 8 | 160 | — | — |
| Orchard Hill Apts LIHTC | 88 | — | — |
| Innovage Senior Housing Thornton LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Tlc Washington Center Apts LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Creekside Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 71 | $349 | — |
| Crossing Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Reserve at Thornton Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Dawson Square PB Section 8 | 36 | $443 | — |
| Dawson Square Apts Ahpc LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Coronado Residences PB Section 8 | 6 | $243 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Thornton (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 338 | — | — |
| Renaissance 88 Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 180 | — | — |
| Rockview Terrace PB Section 8 | 180 | $626 | — |
| Aztec Villas Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 164 | — | — |
| Overlook at Thornton LIHTCPB Section 8 | 160 | — | — |
| Creekside Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 71 | $349 | — |
| Crossing Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Reserve at Thornton Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Dawson Square PB Section 8 | 36 | $443 | — |
| Coronado Residences PB Section 8 | 6 | $243 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Thornton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserve at Thornton I LIHTC | 216 | — | — |
| Village of Yorkshire Apts LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| Orchard Hill Apts LIHTC | 88 | — | — |
| Innovage Senior Housing Thornton LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Tlc Washington Center Apts LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Dawson Square Apts Ahpc LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Thornton
- 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
- Brighton, CO
- Commerce City, CO
- Northglenn, CO
- Westminster, CO
- Denver, CO
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Aurora, CO
- Lakewood, CO
- Fort Collins, CO
- Longmont, CO
- Pueblo, CO
- Boulder, CO
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.