Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Truckee, CA
There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Truckee with roughly 600 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.
10
assisted properties
600
subsidized units
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typical rent
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median wait
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Truckee
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truckee Pines LIHTC | 104 | — | — |
| Henness Flats LIHTC | 92 | — | — |
| Truckee Artist Lofts LIHTC | 77 | — | — |
| Sierra Village Apt Homes LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Frishman Hollow Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| Truckee-donner Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Meadow View Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Truckee Riverview Homes LIHTC | 39 | — | — |
| Frishman Hollow LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Coldstream Commons LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Truckee (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frishman Hollow Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| Truckee-donner Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Meadow View Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Frishman Hollow LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Coldstream Commons LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Truckee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truckee Pines LIHTC | 104 | — | — |
| Henness Flats LIHTC | 92 | — | — |
| Truckee Artist Lofts LIHTC | 77 | — | — |
| Sierra Village Apt Homes LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Truckee Riverview Homes LIHTC | 39 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Truckee
- 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
- Grass Valley, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Sacramento, CA
- San Diego, CA
- Oakland, CA
- Fresno, CA
- Long Beach, CA
- Bakersfield, CA
- Stockton, CA
- Santa Rosa, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.