Winterhaven, CA Low Income Housing

Winterhaven, CA Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Winterhaven, CA

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

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Winterhaven, 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 Winterhaven, 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 Winterhaven, California - Imperial County

Studio Apartments $904
One Bedroom Apartments $1,155
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,606
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,952

List of Low Income Housing in or near Winterhaven, CA

Western Arizona Council Of Governments (wacog) - Yuma

224 South 3rd Avenue
Yuma, AZ - 85364
928-782-1886
Imperial County
Listing Location: 1.27 miles from Winterhaven


James E. Jefferson Manor - Yuma

1350 W 5th St
Yuma, AZ - 85364
(928) 373-9275
Imperial County
Listing Location: 1.42 miles from Winterhaven

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Housing Authority of the City of Yuma - Yuma

420 South Madison Avenue
Yuma, AZ - 85364
(928) 782-3823
Imperial County
Listing Location: 1.55 miles from Winterhaven


Hayden Square Apartments - Yuma

2100 S. Avenue A
Yuma, AZ - 85364
(928) 783-0554
Imperial County
Listing Location: 3.42 miles from Winterhaven


L M Kelly Apartments - Yuma

721 East 24th Street
Yuma, AZ - 85365
(928) 726-8002
Imperial County
Listing Location: 3.99 miles from Winterhaven

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

La Mirada Apartment Homes - Yuma

3900 West 22nd Lane
Yuma, AZ - 85364
(928) 329-1473
Imperial County
Listing Location: 4.03 miles from Winterhaven


Casa Sierra Vista - Yuma

600-a E 25th St
Yuma, AZ - 85365
928-782-3823
Imperial County
Listing Location: 4.03 miles from Winterhaven

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Yuma Senior Living - Yuma

2600 S 4th ave
Yuma, AZ - 85364
(928) 388-6858
Imperial County
Listing Location: 4.07 miles from Winterhaven


La Posada Apartment Homes - Yuma

1900 West 30th Street
Yuma, AZ - 85364
(928) 343-7844
Imperial County
Listing Location: 4.48 miles from Winterhaven


Catalina Square Apartments - Yuma

3000 Catalina Drive
Yuma, AZ - 85364
(602) 997-0013
Imperial County
Listing Location: 4.62 miles from Winterhaven

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Winterhaven, 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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Check to see if you qualify for low cost or free housing by comparing the guidelines to your income records.



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