Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Tracy, CA
There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Tracy with roughly 818 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $452 to $686 per month. Median reported wait: about 59 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Tracy
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Bay Apts LIHTC | 216 | — | — |
| Diablo Homes Public Housing | 195 | $686 | 59 mo |
| Tracy Garden Apartments PB Section 8 | 88 | $452 | — |
| Tracy Garden Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Stone Pine Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Tracy Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | $491 | — |
| Tracy Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Mountain View Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 37 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Tracy (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy Garden Apartments PB Section 8 | 88 | $452 | — |
| Tracy Garden Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Stone Pine Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Tracy Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | $491 | — |
| Tracy Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Mountain View Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 37 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Tracy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diablo Homes Public Housing | 195 | $686 | 59 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Tracy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Bay Apts LIHTC | 216 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Tracy
- 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
- Lodi, CA
- Manteca, CA
- Stockton, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Sacramento, CA
- San Diego, CA
- Oakland, CA
- Fresno, CA
- Long Beach, CA
- Bakersfield, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.