Visalia, CA Low Income Housing

Visalia, CA Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Visalia, CA

How do I qualify for low income housing in Visalia, CA?
To qualify for low income housing in California, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Visalia, CA

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Visalia, CA, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Visalia, CA. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Visalia, California - Tulare County

Studio Apartments $848
One Bedroom Apartments $1,116
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,552
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,790

List of Low Income Housing in or near Visalia, CA

The Meadows - Low Income Senior Housing

The Meadows - Low Income Senior Housing - Visalia

3900 West Tulare
Visalia, CA - 93277
(559) 734-3275
Apartment Amenities: Complete kitchen with gas range, refrigerator and garbage disposal Carpets and blinds Air conditioning Community Amenities and Services: On-site service coordination and maintenance service On-site laundry facility Community Room for regularly scheduled activities Ample resident parking Free exercise classes Raised garden beds Residents at The Meadows receive priority for Section 8 vouchers from the Tulare Housing Authority. Christian Churc...see full details
Tulare County

Sierra Meadows - Affordable Low Income Senior Housing

Sierra Meadows - Affordable Low Income Senior Housing - Visalia

1120 E. Tulare Avenue
Visalia, CA - 93292
(559) 623-9212
Apartment Amenities: Kitchens with electric range/oven and refrigerator Wall-to-wall carpet Cable TV Hook-up A limited number of accessible apartments for the mobility impaired Central air and heat Community Amenities and Services: Welcoming lobby Community Room for resident gatherings Raised garden beds for resident use Computer lab with free internet service Onsite Service Coordination This is a smoke-free community Onsite laundry room Christian Church...see full details
Tulare County

Oak Meadows - Affordable Low Income Senior Housing

Oak Meadows - Affordable Low Income Senior Housing - Visalia

111 W. School St
Visalia, CA - 93291
(559) 732-4152
Apartment Amenities: Kitchens with electric range/oven and refrigerators Wall-to-wall carpet Cable TV Hook-up A limited number of accessible apartments for the mobility impaired Community Amenities and Services: Large comfortable lobby "Friendship" Community Room for resident gatherings Enclosed courtyard with barbeques available for residents Computer lab with free internet service Onsite Service Coordination This is a smoke-free community Onsite laundry ro...see full details
Tulare County

Housing Authority of the County of Tulare

Housing Authority of the County of Tulare - Visalia

5140 W Cypress Ave
Visalia, CA - 93279
(559)627-3700
The Housing Authority of the County of Tulare provides low income residents with housing assistance through the management of programs such as Low Rent Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program - Section 8. These programs are income based and eligibility requirements are set by HUD. There may be a waiting list for these programs vouchers or rentals and at times the lists may close to new applicants as the need for housing assistance becomes greater than the funds for rental ass...see full details
Tulare County

Self Help Enterprises - Visalia

8445 W. Elowin Court
Visalia, CA - 93290
559-651-1000
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Home Improvement and Rehabilitation Counseling Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Predatory Lending Education Workshops Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English Spanish...see full details
Tulare County
See What Other Users Are Saying
Apartment Costs (user reports): 650
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Water and trash
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Community Services And Employment Training,- Cset - Visalia

312 Nw 3rd Avenue
Visalia, CA - 93291
559-732-4194
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English Spanish...see full details
Tulare County

Visalians Interested In Affordable Housing - Visalia

1138 S Crenshaw Ct
Visalia, CA - 93277
(559)734-8424
PROVIDE HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES...see full details
Tulare County
Non Profit Apartment

Affordable Homes - Visalia

2222 W Sunnyside Ave Ste 3
Visalia, CA - 93277
559-625-5770
PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES....see full details
Tulare County
Non Profit Apartment

Central Valley Christian Housing Development Corporation - Visalia

2222 W Sunnyside Ave
Visalia, CA - 93277
559-625-5770
DEVELOP AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY...see full details
Tulare County
Non Profit Apartment

Self Help Enterprises - Visalia

PO BOX 6520
Visalia, CA - 93290
(559) 651-1000
To Develop, Improve, And Preserve Housing Opportunities Available To Low-Income Reisdents Of The San Joaquin Valley....see full details
Tulare County
Non Profit Apartment

She-Cef 1 - Visalia

PO Box 6520
Visalia, CA - 93290
559-651-1000
Provide Affordable Rental Housing...see full details
Tulare County
Non Profit Apartment

Solinas Village - Visalia

PO Box 6520
Visalia, CA - 93290
(559)651-1000
Provide Affordable Housing...see full details
Tulare County
Non Profit Apartment

Visalia Senior Housing Ii - Visalia

115 W. School Avenue
Visalia, CA -
510-632-6712
Visalia Senior Housing Ii is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Visalia Senior Housing Ii for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Tulare County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Visalia Gardens Apartments - Visalia

1350 Elowin Ave
Visalia, CA - 93291
(559) 734-1421
Visalia Gardens Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Visalia Gardens Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Tulare County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

The Town Meadows - Visalia

115 W Murray Ave
Visalia, CA - 93291
(510) 632-6712
The Town Meadows is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact The Town Meadows for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Tulare County
See What Other Users Are Saying
Apartment Costs (user reports): 30% of total income
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Visalia, CA

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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