Walker Commons — Income-Restricted Housing in Chico, CA 95926

678 Buttonwillow Ln, Chico, CA 95926

Tax creditSeniors

57 units · 56 income-restricted · 1 BR

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How to apply

  1. No phone is listed. Try visiting the property or asking the city housing office how to apply.
  2. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Opened
1996
Income limit
60% AMI
Bedrooms
56 1 bedroom

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Rents and income limits in 95926

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,550/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$62,000/yr
Renters in 95926 paying 30% or more of income on rent
67%

Income limits (2026)

Chico, CA area · median family income $89,400. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$20,450$34,000$54,400
2$23,350$38,850$62,200
3$27,320$43,700$69,950
4$33,000$48,550$77,700
5$38,680$52,450$83,950
6$44,360$56,350$90,150
7$50,040$60,250$96,350
8$55,720$64,100$102,600

Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.

Fair market rents (2027)

HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.

Size95926Wider area
Studio$1,090$1,064
1 bedroom$1,220$1,190
2 bedrooms$1,550$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,150$2,090
4 bedrooms$2,590$2,522

Wider area = Chico, CA. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,230 (95951) to $1,700 (95973).

Census figures for 95926 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,468. Median household income $61,920. 60% of homes are rented. 67% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 41% pay half or more.

Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.

Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share

Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 95926's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 95926

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Walker Commons?

No phone is listed for Walker Commons. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.

Is Walker Commons Section 8 housing?

Walker Commons is listed as income-restricted housing in Chico, CA 95926 (lihtc). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.

How many units are at Walker Commons?

Public records list 57 units at Walker Commons in Chico, CA 95926. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Walker Commons?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 95926 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.

People Also Ask

How do I get into Walker Commons?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Walker Commons in Chico, CA 95926. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.

How do I qualify for affordable housing in Chico, CA 95926?

Most income-restricted buildings in Chico, CA 95926 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $34,000, and $48,550 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($54,400 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.

What is the income limit for low-income housing in Chico, CA 95926?

For many programs in Chico, CA 95926, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $34,000 a year for 1 person and $48,550 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $54,400 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.

How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Chico, CA 95926?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Chico, CA 95926, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Chico, CA 95926 is $1,550 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.

Does Walker Commons take Section 8 vouchers?

This file does not say that Walker Commons has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Chico, CA 95926 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Walker Commons.

Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.