Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Yuma, AZ
There are 18 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Yuma with roughly 1,381 assisted units — including 14 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 15 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $311 to $359 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Yuma
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Yuma
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandrite Sands LIHTC | 312 | — | — |
| Catalina Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | $334 | — |
| The Sonoran LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Rainbow Apts LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
| La Mirada Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| La Posada Apts - Yuma LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Terracina Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Villa Nueva Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Villa Serena Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| La Posada Apts - Sells LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Hotel San Carlos LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Yuma Senior Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| La Mariposa Senior Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 59 | — | — |
| Mesa Heights Apartments LIHTC | 58 | — | — |
| James E. Jefferson Manor PB Section 8 | 32 | $359 | — |
| Casa Sierra Vista PB Section 8 | 30 | $317 | — |
| L M Kelly Apartments PB Section 8 | 30 | $311 | — |
| Carver Park Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 11 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Yuma (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | $334 | — |
| The Sonoran LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| La Mirada Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| La Posada Apts - Yuma LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Terracina Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Villa Nueva Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Villa Serena Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| La Posada Apts - Sells LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Yuma Senior Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| La Mariposa Senior Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 59 | — | — |
| James E. Jefferson Manor PB Section 8 | 32 | $359 | — |
| Casa Sierra Vista PB Section 8 | 30 | $317 | — |
| L M Kelly Apartments PB Section 8 | 30 | $311 | — |
| Carver Park Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 11 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Yuma
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandrite Sands LIHTC | 312 | — | — |
| Rainbow Apts LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
| Hotel San Carlos LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Mesa Heights Apartments LIHTC | 58 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Yuma
- 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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- Phoenix, AZ
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- Mesa, AZ
- Glendale, AZ
- Flagstaff, AZ
- Peoria, AZ
- Nogales, AZ
- Avondale, AZ
- Tempe, AZ
- Chandler, AZ
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.