Bakersfield, CA Low Income Housing

Bakersfield, CA Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Bakersfield, CA

How do I qualify for low income housing in Bakersfield, 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 Bakersfield, CA

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Bakersfield, 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 Bakersfield, 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 Bakersfield, California - Kern County

Studio Apartments $869
One Bedroom Apartments $1,137
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,616
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,937

List of Low Income Housing in or near Bakersfield, CA

Kristine Apartments - Affordable Community

Kristine Apartments - Affordable Community - Bakersfield

2901 Virginia Ave.
Bakersfield, CA - 93307
(661) 324-9400
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Kern County

Villa San Dimas

Villa San Dimas - Bakersfield

601 36th St
Bakersfield, CA - 93301
(661) 631-8500
Villa San Dimas is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Villa San Dimas for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. The Housing Authority is the Management and Owners. ...see full details
Kern County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): 873
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Bakersfield Family Apartments

Bakersfield Family Apartments - Bakersfield

1629 Lotus Lane
Bakersfield, CA - 93307
(661) 833-3833
Bakersfield Family Apartments offers 79 low income one, two, three and four bedroom units. This is a Low Income Housing community and will have rent and income restrictions based on the Area Median Income. *Given the demand for low income housing, there may be a waiting list. If this listing is incorrect, please contact us using the form below.* ...see full details
Kern County

Foothill Vista Apartments Bakersfield

Foothill Vista Apartments Bakersfield - Bakersfield

600 Morning Dr
Bakersfield, CA - 93306
(559) 651-3559
*Rent based on Income and may qualify for Rental Assistance - if available 112 unit - some single level units Tax credit Single family property Area Eastside of Bakersfield near Hillcrest and Hwy 58 Lease: 1 year No Pets Additional features: garages, rec room, pool and three laundry rooms (open 24 hours), close to public transportation, park down the street. Most apartments these days have waiting lists. We provide this listing so you can contact them directly at the number provided to...see full details
Kern County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): 700
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Water
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Panorama Park Apartments

Panorama Park Apartments - Bakersfield

401 W Columbus St #64
Bakersfield, CA - 93301
(661) 325-4047
Panorama Park Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Panorama Park Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Kern County
Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Water & trash
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Sundance Apartments

Sundance Apartments - Bakersfield

6000 White Ln
Bakersfield, CA - 93309
(661) 831-3182
Sundance Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Sundance Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Kern County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Summerfield Place Apartments

Summerfield Place Apartments - Bakersfield

6300 Summerfield Dr
Bakersfield, CA - 93313
(661) 834-5851
Summerfield Place Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Summerfield Place Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Kern County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Sunny Lane Village - Affordable Community

Sunny Lane Village - Affordable Community - Bakersfield

2601 Sunny Ln
Bakersfield, CA - 93305
(661) 872-9567
Sunny Lane Village is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Sunny Lane Village for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. Sunny Lane Village apartments is an affordable rental housing community located in Bakersfield, CA. Sunny Lane Village apartments is a Senior affordable housing community with 1 Bed(s) apartments units...see full details
Kern County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

St John Manor

St John Manor - Bakersfield

900 E 4th St
Bakersfield, CA - 93304
(661) 325-3551
St John Manor is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact St John Manor for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. St John Manor has 79 rent-assisted units ...see full details
Kern County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

South Real Gardens Apartments - Bakersfield

2701 South Real Road
Bakersfield, CA - 93309
(661) 831-5745
South Real Gardens Apartments is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact South Real Gardens Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. South Real Gardens Apts apartments is an affordable rental housing community located in Bakersfield, CA. South Real Gardens Apts apartments is an affordable housing community with 2 Bed(s) to 3 Bed(s) apartments units....see full details
Kern County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

North Park Apartments

North Park Apartments - Bakersfield

601 Douglas St
Bakersfield, CA - 93308
(661) 399-3084
North Park Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact North Park Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Kern County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): Prices start 1 Bedroom $375 2 Bedroom $466 and 3 Bedroom $581
592
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): All Utilities. WiFi included too
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Pioneer Village Estates

Pioneer Village Estates - Bakersfield

600 Fairfax Rd #40
Bakersfield, CA - 93306
(661) 366-0170
Pioneer Village Estates is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Pioneer Village Estates for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. Apartment Features:  - Cable Ready  - Central Heat/Air  - Garbage Disposal  - Stove/range  Community Features:  - Laundry Facilities  - Near Retail Shopping  - Near Restaurants  - Near Schools  ...see full details
Kern County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Joshua Tree Apartments

Joshua Tree Apartments - Bakersfield

4948 Buckley Way
Bakersfield, CA - 93309
(661) 396-2377
Joshua Tree Apartments is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Joshua Tree Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Kern County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Woodlane Apartments

Woodlane Apartments - Bakersfield

2018 Pacific Dr # 107
Bakersfield, CA - 93305
(661) 325-2131
Woodlane Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Woodlane Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. Woodlane Apts apartments is an affordable rental housing community located in Bakersfield, CA. Woodlane Apts apartments is an affordable housing community with 1 Bed(s) to 4 Bed(s) apartments units. Income restrictions may apply, please contact Woodlane...see full details
Kern County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Agua Terrace Apartments

Agua Terrace Apartments - Bakersfield

1012 Water St
Bakersfield, CA - 93305
(661) 871-0582
Agua Terrace Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Agua Terrace Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. This is a low-income housing co-operative apartment complex. Family friendly. Usually has a waiting list to get in. Rent is based on income...see full details
Kern County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Lowell Place Senior Apartments

Lowell Place Senior Apartments - Bakersfield

500 R Street
Bakersfield, CA - 93304
(661) 863-6850
Lowell Place is ideally located next to the Bakersfield Senior Center in a well-established neighborhood with a wide variety of services. Residents can enjoy the close proximity to grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, shopping, medical facilities, churches and public transportation. Residents must be at least 62 years of age and income limitations are determined by the U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Monthly rent is approximately 30% of the resident's adjusted income. ...see full details
Kern County

Housing Authority of the County of Kern

Housing Authority of the County of Kern - Bakersfield

601 - 24th Street
Bakersfield, CA - 93301
(661) 631-8500
The Housing Authority is an independent, local government agency providing safe, affordable housing to thousands of Kern County residents through special programs serving families, individuals, senior citizens, Veterans, the disabled, homeless persons, farm workers and emancipated foster youth. In addition to meeting the housing needs of over 15,000 low income Kern County residents, the Housing Authority partners with other local agencies to help residents become self-sufficient. The Authorit...see full details
Kern County
Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Water & trash paid
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Springboard  Bakersfield

Springboard Bakersfield - Bakersfield

4700 Easton Drive, Suite 1
Bakersfield, CA - 93309
800-947-3752
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Financial Management Budget Counseling Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners Pre-purchase Counseling Rental Housing Counseling Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English HUD Approved Loan Modification and Foreclosure Help...see full details
Kern County

Golden Empire Affordable Housing - Bakersfield

601 24TH St Ste B
Bakersfield, CA - 93301
(661)633-1533
PROVIDE LOW INCOME HOUSING...see full details
Kern County
Non Profit Apartment

Haven Enterprises - Bakersfield

1326 30TH St
Bakersfield, CA - 93301
661-324-2767
Provide Decent Housing For Low-Income Individuals...see full details
Kern County
Non Profit Apartment

Kern Affordable Housing - Bakersfield

601 24TH St Ste B
Bakersfield, CA - 93301
661-633-1533
PROVIDE LOW INCOME HOUSING...see full details
Kern County
Non Profit Apartment

Lowell Place - Bakersfield

624 4th Street
Bakersfield, CA - 93304
(562) 257-5100
Lowell Place is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Lowell Place for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Kern County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Magnolia Tree Apartments - Bakersfield

815 Decatur
Bakersfield, CA - 93308
(661) 387-1201
Magnolia Tree Apartments is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Magnolia Tree Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Kern County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): 100
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Yes
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Bakersfield, 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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