Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Irvine, CA

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Orange County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2023 in Irvine, CA.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2023Median Family Income2023 Yearly Income Limit2023 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Orange County, CA$127,800Very Low Income (50%)$64,600$71,750$77,500$83,250$89,000
Extremely Low Income (30%)$38,750$43,050$46,500$49,950$53,400
Low Income (80%) $103,350$114,800$124,000$133,200$142,400

Orange County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Orange County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest Orange County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.

Public Housing Eligibility

To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.

Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.

Garden Grove Housing Authority

12966 S Euclid St #150
Garden Grove, CA - 92840
Orange County
Website: https://ggcity.org/housing-authority
Phone Number: (714) 741-5150

City of Anaheim Housing Authority

201 S Anaheim Blvd
Anaheim, CA - 92805
Orange County
Website: http://www.anaheim.net/668/Housing-Authority
Phone Number: (714) 765-4320

Santa Ana Housing Authority

20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA - 92702
Orange County
Website: http://www.ci.santa-ana.ca.us
Phone Number: (714) 667-2200

Orange County Housing Authority

1501 E St Andrew Pl
Santa Ana, CA - 92706
Orange County
Website: https://ochousing.org/
Phone Number: (714) 480-2700

HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Irvine, CA

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Irvine, CA. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Irvine, CA Orange County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$1905Estimated $571.50 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$2324Estimated $697.20 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$3178Estimated $953.40 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$3674Estimated $1,102.20 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Irvine, CA

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

San Paulo Apartments

100 Duranzo Aisle
Irvine, CA - 92606
Total Apartment Units: 382
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 382
Years In Service Since: 1993

Irvine Inn

2810 Warner Ave
Irvine, CA - 92606
Total Apartment Units: 194
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 194
1 Bedroom apartments 1
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1995
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Santa Alicia

100 Santorini
Irvine, CA - 92606
Total Apartment Units: 84
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 84
1 Bedroom apartments 16
2 Bedroom apartments 42
3 Bedroom apartments 24
4 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 1996
Family Apartments: YES

Inn At Woodbridge

3 Osborn St
Irvine, CA - 92604
Total Apartment Units: 116
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 116
1 Bedroom apartments 96
2 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 1996
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Montecito Vista Apt Homes

4000 El Camino Real
Irvine, CA - 92602
Total Apartment Units: 162
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 162
2 Bedroom apartments 84
3 Bedroom apartments 78
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES

Woodbridge Manor

27 Lake Rd
Irvine, CA - 92604
Total Apartment Units: 165
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 165
1 Bedroom apartments 165
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Laguna Canyon Apartments

400 Limestone
Irvine, CA - 92603
Total Apartment Units: 120
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 120
1 Bedroom apartments 26
2 Bedroom apartments 50
3 Bedroom apartments 44
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES

Windrow Apartments

5300 Trabuco Rd
Irvine, CA - 92620
Total Apartment Units: 96
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 96
1 Bedroom apartments 18
2 Bedroom apartments 49
3 Bedroom apartments 29
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES

Woodbury Walk

99 Talisman
Irvine, CA - 92620
Total Apartment Units: 150
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 150
1 Bedroom apartments 30
2 Bedroom apartments 74
3 Bedroom apartments 46
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES

Granite Court

2853 Kelvin Ave
Irvine, CA - 92614
Total Apartment Units: 71
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 71
1 Bedroom apartments 20
2 Bedroom apartments 20
3 Bedroom apartments 31
Years In Service Since: 2009

Arbor At Woodbury

300 Regal
Irvine, CA - 92620
Total Apartment Units: 90
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 90
1 Bedroom apartments 18
2 Bedroom apartments 43
3 Bedroom apartments 29
Years In Service Since: 2009
Family Apartments: YES

Doria Apt Homes Phase I

1000 Crested Bird
Irvine, CA - 92620
Total Apartment Units: 59
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 59
1 Bedroom apartments 12
2 Bedroom apartments 30
3 Bedroom apartments 18
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES

Doria Apt Homes Phase Ii

1000 Crested Bird
Irvine, CA - 92620
Total Apartment Units: 74
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 74
1 Bedroom apartments 15
2 Bedroom apartments 36
3 Bedroom apartments 23
Years In Service Since: 2013
Family Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Anesi Apartments (aka Alegre Apartments)

3100 Visions
Irvine, CA - 92620
Total Apartment Units: 104
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 104
1 Bedroom apartments 11
2 Bedroom apartments 55
3 Bedroom apartments 34
4 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2015
Family Apartments: YES

Pavilion Park Senior Housing

100 Ridge Valley
Irvine, CA - 92618
Total Apartment Units: 221
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 221
1 Bedroom apartments 189
2 Bedroom apartments 32
Years In Service Since: 2015
Senior Apartments: YES

Anton Portola Apartments

100 Fountainhead
Irvine, CA - 94404
Total Apartment Units: 256
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 256
1 Bedroom apartments 150
2 Bedroom apartments 106
Years In Service Since: 2017

Cadence Family Irvine Housing

1158 Hamal
Irvine, CA - 92618
Total Apartment Units: 82
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 82
2 Bedroom apartments 57
3 Bedroom apartments 25
Years In Service Since: 2017
Family Apartments: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Irvine, CA

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Orange County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

The Parklands

1 Monroe
Irvine, CA - 92620
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 121
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Sutton Irvine Residences

4251 Margarita St
Irvine, CA - 92604
Phone: 714-9780365
Total Apartment Units: 9
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously 202/81

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.

Orchard Park Apts

50 Tarocco St
Irvine, CA - 92618
Phone: (949) 651-0200
Total Apartment Units: 60
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Access Irvine, Inc.

3773 University Dr
Irvine, CA - 92612
Phone: (949) 509-7012
Total Apartment Units: 40
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Harvard Manor

50 Cornell Apt 21
Irvine, CA - 92612
Total Apartment Units: 161
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Windwood Knoll

2 Flagstone
Irvine, CA - 92606
Phone: (949) 430-4501
Total Apartment Units: 248
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Woodbridge Oaks

1 Knollglen
Irvine, CA - 92614
Phone: 949 786-7154
Total Apartment Units: 120
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Woodbridge Villas

10 Thunder Run #30
Irvine, CA - 92614
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 258
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Villa Hermosa

14501 Harvard Ave
Irvine, CA - 92606
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 24
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Woodbridge Manor I, Ii & Iii

27 Lake Road
Irvine, CA - 92604
Total Apartment Units: 150
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in CA?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.