Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Windsor, CA
There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Windsor with roughly 495 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $486 to $531 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Windsor
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 95 | — | — |
| Windsor Park Apts LIHTC | 79 | — | — |
| Windsor Redwoods LIHTCPB Section 8 | 65 | — | — |
| Windsor Veterans Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Vinecrest Senior §202 Senior | 59 | $486 | — |
| Forest Winds LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Forest Winds 2 LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Winter Creek Village LIHTC | 41 | — | — |
| Redwood Views LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA | 0 | $531 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Windsor (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 95 | — | — |
| Windsor Redwoods LIHTCPB Section 8 | 65 | — | — |
| Windsor Veterans Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Forest Winds LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Redwood Views LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA | 0 | $531 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Windsor
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Park Apts LIHTC | 79 | — | — |
| Forest Winds 2 LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Winter Creek Village LIHTC | 41 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Windsor
- 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
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- Sebastopol, CA
- Sonoma, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
- San Francisco, CA
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- Sacramento, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.