Brea, CA Low Income Housing: A Comprehensive Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Brea, CA

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

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Brea, 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 Brea, 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 Brea, California - Orange County

Studio Apartments $2,200

One Bedroom Apartments $2,344

Two Bedroom Apartments $2,783

Three Bedroom Apartments $3,769

List of Low Income Housing in or near Brea, CA

Williams Senior Apartments Brea HUD Subsidized Apartments - Brea

212 S. Orange Ave
Brea, CA - 92821

Senior 62+ moderately affordable housing. 1 bedroom apartments. There is currently a waiting list. Contact the apartment for details. There are 28 apartments at Williams Senior Apartments Brea. Of these apartments, 28 are listed as deed restricted subsidized. Williams Senior Apartments Brea was listed by the County of Orange County Community Services Affordable Rental Housing Unity. This is not a vacancy list. This list reflects affordable housing apartments in Orange County that are deed rest...see full details
Orange County

Tamarack Pointe Villas Brea - Brea

330 W. Central Ave
Brea, CA - 92821
(714) 255-0365
Family 2 bedroom apartments for moderate and low income households. There is currently a waiting list. Contact them for waiting list times. There are 48 apartments at Tamarack Pointe Villas Brea. Of these apartments, 5 are listed as deed restricted subsidized. Tamarack Pointe Villas Brea was listed by the County of Orange County Community Services Affordable Rental Housing Unity. This is not a vacancy list. This list reflects affordable housing apartments in Orange County that are deed restrict...see full details
Orange County

Birch Terrace Apartments - Brea

601 E. Birch St
Brea, CA - 92821
(714) 671-4421
Family low and very low income affordable 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. Waiting List. Application available at www.cityofbrea.net. There are 36 apartments at Birch Terrace Apartments Brea. Of these apartments, 18 are listed as deed restricted subsidized. Birch Terrace Apartments Brea was listed by the County of Orange County Community Services Affordable Rental Housing Unity. This is not a vacancy list. This list reflects affordable housing apartments in Orange County that are deed restricted. Thes...see full details
Orange County

Birch Street Loft Apartments Brea - Brea

260 Birch St
Brea, CA - 92821
(714) 671-4421
1 bedroom moderate income affordable housing lofts. Current waiting list. Aplication available at www.cityofbrea.net. There are 30 apartments at Birch Street Loft Apartments Brea. Of these apartments, 25 are listed as deed restricted subsidized. Birch Street Loft Apartments Brea was listed by the County of Orange County Community Services Affordable Rental Housing Unity. This is not a vacancy list. This list reflects affordable housing apartments in Orange County that are deed restricted. These...see full details
Orange County

Bonterra Apartment Homes - Brea

401 Discovery Lane
Brea, CA - 92821
(714) 854-9121
Bonterra Apartment Homesoffers 93 low income one, two and three 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
Orange County

Birch Hills Apartments - CA - Brea

255 Kraemer Circle
Brea, CA - 92821
(714) 646-9186
Birch Hills Apartments offers 114 low income one, two and three 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
Orange County

Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): No they are not!
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Walnut Village Apartments Brea - Brea

620 S. Walnut Ave
Brea, CA -
(714) 529-7022
Family very low income apartments. 1 Efficiency apartment. 9 - 1 bedroom apartments. 26 - 2 bedroom apartments. 11 - 3 bedroom apartments. There is currently a waiting list. Contact the apartment for details. There are 47 apartments at Walnut Village Apartments Brea. Of these apartments, 47 are listed as deed restricted subsidized. Walnut Village Apartments Brea was listed by the County of Orange County Community Services Affordable Rental Housing Unity. This is not a vacancy list. This list re...see full details
Orange County

Vintage Canyon Senior Apartments Brea - Brea

855 N. Brea Blvd
Brea, CA -
(714) 529-4261
Senior 62+ very low income apartments. 84 1 bedroom apartments. 21 2 bedroom apartments. There is currently a waiting list. Contact the apartment for details. There are 105 apartments at Vintage Canyon Senior Apartments Brea. Of these apartments, 105 are listed as deed restricted subsidized. Vintage Canyon Senior Apartments Brea was listed by the County of Orange County Community Services Affordable Rental Housing Unity. This is not a vacancy list. This list reflects affordable housing apartm...see full details
Orange County

Town And Country Apartments Brea - Brea

800 S. Brea Blvd
Brea, CA -
(714) 529-2622
Family 1 & 2 bedroom apartments for moderate and low income households. There is currently a waiting list. Contact them for waiting list times. There are 122 apartments at Town and Country Apartments Brea. Of these apartments, 50 are listed as deed restricted subsidized. Town and Country Apartments Brea was listed by the County of Orange County Community Services Affordable Rental Housing Unity. This is not a vacancy list. This list reflects affordable housing apartments in Orange County that ...see full details
Orange County

Orange Villa Senior Apartments Brea - Brea

137 N. Orange Ave
Brea, CA -
(714) 990-0334
Senior 62+ low income apartment housing. 2 bedroom apartments. Contact to be placed on the waiting list. There are 36 apartments at Orange Villa Senior Apartments Brea. Of these apartments, 9 are listed as deed restricted subsidized. Orange Villa Senior Apartments Brea was listed by the County of Orange County Community Services Affordable Rental Housing Unity. This is not a vacancy list. This list reflects affordable housing apartments in Orange County that are deed restricted. These are gover...see full details
Orange County

Loft Apartments Brea - Brea

215 S. Brea Blvd
Brea, CA - 92821
(951) 955-3011
8 There are (714) 671-36228 apartments at Loft Apartments Brea 215 S. Brea Blvd. Of these apartments, 32 are listed as deed restricted subsidized. Loft Apartments Brea 215 S. Brea Blvd was listed by the County of Orange County Community Services Affordable Rental Housing Unity. This is not a vacancy list. This list reflects affordable housing apartments in Orange County that are deed restricted. These are government subsidized apartments....see full details
Orange County

Civic Center Apartments Brea - Brea

651 E. Birch St
Brea, CA -
(714) 529-561614
Family very low income 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. Current waiting list. Contact for details. There are 30 apartments at Civic Center Apartments Brea. Of these apartments, 16 are listed as deed restricted subsidized. Civic Center Apartments Brea was listed by the County of Orange County Community Services Affordable Rental Housing Unity. This is not a vacancy list. This list reflects affordable housing apartments in Orange County that are deed restricted. These are government subsidized apartment...see full details
Orange County

Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Not power
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Breal Senior Apartments - Brea

111 N. Orange Ave
Brea, CA - 92821
(714) 256-9293
There are 30 apartments at BREAL Senior Apartments. Of these apartments, 30 are listed as deed restricted subsidized. BREAL Senior ApartmentsBrea 111 N. Orange Ave was listed by the County of Orange County Community Services Affordable Rental Housing Unity. This is not a vacancy list. This list reflects affordable housing apartments in Orange County that are deed restricted. These are government subsidized apartments....see full details
Orange County

Brea Woods Senior Apartments Brea - Brea

195 W. Central Ave
Brea, CA -
(714) 671-442136
Senior 55+ low income studios and 1 bedroom apartment. Current waiting list. City of Brea Affordable housing. www.cityofbrea.net. There are 151 apartments at Brea Woods Senior Apartments Brea. Of these apartments, 36 are listed as deed restricted subsidized. Brea Woods Senior Apartments Brea was listed by the County of Orange County Community Services Affordable Rental Housing Unity. This is not a vacancy list. This list reflects affordable housing apartments in Orange County that are deed rest...see full details
Orange County

City of Brea Affordable Housing Program - Brea

1 Civic Center Circle
Brea, CA - 92821
(714) 990-7600
Brea's Affordable Housing Programs Homebuyer Assistance Program - This program provides a silent second mortgage to homebuyers. Senior Rental Programs - Seniors may receive assistance with their monthly rent or may apply to live in an apartment complex which offers rent that is lower than market rate. Low and Moderate Income Rent Programs - Several apartment complexes in Brea offer rents that are lower than market rate. The Brea Redevelopment Agency is actively working on developing afford...see full details
Orange County

Go Tell Ministries - Brea

425 Pepper Tree Drive
Brea, CA - 92821
(909)993-6176
The Organization Provides Affordable Housing For Retired Ministers And Religious Youth Training In A Camp Environment...see full details
Orange County

Non Profit Apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Brea, 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.

Check For Waiting Lists
Most apartments have waiting lists. Search early and do not just settle on one apartment choice.

Contact Your Local Housing Authority
Housing authorities have many opportunities. Many do have closed waiting lists, but they may be able to provide other public housing resources.

Check The Federal Poverty Sliding Scale Guidelines
Check to see if you qualify for low cost or free housing by comparing the guidelines to your income records.