Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Walnut Creek, CA
There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Walnut Creek with roughly 646 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $381 to $479 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Walnut Creek
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Hill Apts LIHTC | 116 | — | — |
| Tice Oaks LIHTCPB Section 8 | 91 | $479 | — |
| Casa Montego PB Section 8 | 79 | $389 | — |
| Villa Vasconcellos LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Riviera Family Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Third Avenue Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Third Avenue Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| St. Pauls Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| The Oaks Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Montego Place §202 Senior | 33 | $381 | — |
| Trinity Avenue Apts LIHTC | 17 | — | — |
| Coggins Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Walnut Creek (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tice Oaks LIHTCPB Section 8 | 91 | $479 | — |
| Casa Montego PB Section 8 | 79 | $389 | — |
| Villa Vasconcellos LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Riviera Family Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Third Avenue Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| St. Pauls Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| The Oaks Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Coggins Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Walnut Creek
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Hill Apts LIHTC | 116 | — | — |
| Third Avenue Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Trinity Avenue Apts LIHTC | 17 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Walnut Creek
- 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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- Hercules, CA
- Lafayette, CA
- Martinez, CA
- Oakley, CA
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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.