Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Thousand Oaks, CA
There are 16 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Thousand Oaks with roughly 824 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $372 to $1,269 per month. Median reported wait: about 44 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Thousand Oaks
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadows Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 148 | — | — |
| Conejo Future Apts. PB Section 8 | 90 | $372 | — |
| Villa Garcia LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Florence Janss Apts Public Housing | 63 | $478 | 57 mo |
| Hillcrest Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Oak Creek Senior Villas LIHTC | 57 | — | — |
| Villa Garcia LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Esseff Village Apts LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Fiore Gardens Public Housing | 49 | $1,269 | 31 mo |
| 1854 Los Feliz Dr Apts Public Housing | 48 | $995 | — |
| Los Feliz Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Schillo Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 29 | — | — |
| Hacienda de Feliz LIHTC | 25 | — | — |
| Los Feliz Apartments Phase 2 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Stoll House Apts LIHTC | 11 | — | — |
| Mountclef Apartments PB Section 8 | 3 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Thousand Oaks (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadows Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 148 | — | — |
| Conejo Future Apts. PB Section 8 | 90 | $372 | — |
| Hillcrest Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Villa Garcia LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Los Feliz Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Schillo Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 29 | — | — |
| Los Feliz Apartments Phase 2 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Mountclef Apartments PB Section 8 | 3 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Thousand Oaks
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Janss Apts Public Housing | 63 | $478 | 57 mo |
| Fiore Gardens Public Housing | 49 | $1,269 | 31 mo |
| 1854 Los Feliz Dr Apts Public Housing | 48 | $995 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Thousand Oaks
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Garcia LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Oak Creek Senior Villas LIHTC | 57 | — | — |
| Esseff Village Apts LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Hacienda de Feliz LIHTC | 25 | — | — |
| Stoll House Apts LIHTC | 11 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Thousand Oaks
- 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
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- Santa Paula, CA
- Simi Valley, 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.