Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Thousand Palms, CA
There are 16 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Thousand Palms with roughly 112 assisted units — including 1 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 16 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.
16
assisted properties
112
subsidized units
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typical rent
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median wait
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Thousand Palms
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy LIHTCPB Section 8 | 81 | — | — |
| Shangri La Palms Iv LIHTC | 17 | — | — |
| 30-130 Los Flores LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 30270 Calle Jessica LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 31480 Arbol Real LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 73-050 Callita Bonnie LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 73-075 Callita Bell LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Shangi La Palms 61 LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Thousand Palms Iii: Lot 242 LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Thousand Palms Phase Ii LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Thousand Palms Phase Ii LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Thousand Palms Phase Iii LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Thousand Palms Phase Iii LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Thousand Palms Phase Iii LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Thousand Palms Phase Iii LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Thousand Palms Phase Iii LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Thousand Palms (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy LIHTCPB Section 8 | 81 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Thousand Palms
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shangri La Palms Iv LIHTC | 17 | — | — |
| 30-130 Los Flores LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 30270 Calle Jessica LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 31480 Arbol Real LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 73-050 Callita Bonnie LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 73-075 Callita Bell LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Shangi La Palms 61 LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Thousand Palms Iii: Lot 242 LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Thousand Palms Phase Ii LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Thousand Palms Phase Ii LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Thousand Palms Phase Iii LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Thousand Palms Phase Iii LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Thousand Palms Phase Iii LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Thousand Palms Phase Iii LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Thousand Palms Phase Iii LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Thousand Palms
- 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.
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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.