Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Tulare, CA
There are 17 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Tulare with roughly 1,118 assisted units — including 11 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 14 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $151 to $460 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Tulare
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulare Public Housing | 205 | $151 | — |
| Santa Fe Commons I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 81 | — | — |
| Valley Oaks Apt Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 81 | — | — |
| Tulare Apartments PB Section 8 | 76 | $460 | — |
| Parkwood Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | — | — |
| Valley Oaks Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Mission Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 65 | — | — |
| Cambridge Court Apts LIHTC | 61 | — | — |
| The Salvation Army Tulare Residence §202 Senior | 59 | $412 | — |
| Santa Fe Commons Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 57 | — | — |
| Tule Vista LIHTCPB Section 8 | 57 | — | — |
| Cypress Cove LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
| West Trail Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Aspen Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | — | — |
| Country Manor LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Westside Palm Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Parkwood Meadows No 2 LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Tulare (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Commons I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 81 | — | — |
| Valley Oaks Apt Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 81 | — | — |
| Tulare Apartments PB Section 8 | 76 | $460 | — |
| Parkwood Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | — | — |
| Valley Oaks Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Mission Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 65 | — | — |
| Santa Fe Commons Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 57 | — | — |
| Tule Vista LIHTCPB Section 8 | 57 | — | — |
| West Trail Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Aspen Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | — | — |
| Westside Palm Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Tulare
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulare Public Housing | 205 | $151 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Tulare
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Court Apts LIHTC | 61 | — | — |
| Cypress Cove LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
| Country Manor LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Parkwood Meadows No 2 LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Tulare
- 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
- Cutler, CA
- Dinuba, CA
- Earlimart, CA
- Exeter, CA
- Farmersville, CA
- Lindsay, CA
- Orosi, CA
- Porterville, CA
- Visalia, CA
- Woodlake, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
- San Francisco, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.