Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Desert Center, CA 92239
No income-restricted buildings are listed in 92239 — here are the closest ones.
No income-restricted buildings are listed in Desert Center, CA 92239. These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
Closest to 92239
Tamarisk Villas Apartments
24643 School Rd, Ripley, CA 92225
36.1 mi away
50 units · 2–4+ BR
- 14 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Sunrise Summerwood Sunset West
200 N Lovekin Blvd, Blythe, CA 92225
36.8 mi away
100 units · 98 income-restricted · 1–3 BR
Rio Colorado Apts & Townhomes
400 N Palm Dr, Blythe, CA 92225
36.8 mi away
70 units · 69 income-restricted · 2–3 BR
Sunrise,sunset,summ
481 N Eucalyptus Ave, Blythe, CA 92225
36.8 mi away
150 units · 1–3 BR
- 9 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Blythe Duplexes
310 Stewart St, Blythe, CA 92225
37.3 mi away
4 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Broadway Manor
550 S Broadway, Blythe, CA 92225
37.5 mi away
64 units · 1–2 BR
- 11 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
No nearby buildings match this filter.
Rents and income limits in 92239
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,990/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $79,600/yr
Income limits (2026)
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA area · median family income $106,500. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $25,850 | $43,050 | $68,900 |
| 2 | $29,550 | $49,200 | $78,750 |
| 3 | $33,250 | $55,350 | $88,600 |
| 4 | $36,900 | $61,500 | $98,400 |
| 5 | $39,900 | $66,450 | $106,300 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $71,350 | $114,150 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $76,300 | $122,050 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $81,200 | $129,900 |
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.
| Size | 92239 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,530 | $1,605 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,600 | $1,705 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,990 | $2,103 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,630 | $2,771 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,170 | $3,336 |
Wider area = Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA.
Census figures for 92239 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,135 (uncertain estimate). Median household income $73,393 (uncertain estimate). 46% of homes are rented.
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 92239's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 92239Frequently Asked Questions
Is there Section 8 housing in Desert Center, CA 92239?
Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Desert Center, CA 92239, including project-based Section 8 apartments (the subsidy stays with the unit), public housing, tax-credit, and USDA rural rentals. Housing Choice Vouchers are different: you apply with the local housing authority and can use them at a private landlord. Estimate your voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
Do affordable housing buildings in Desert Center, CA 92239 have openings?
These lists for Desert Center, CA 92239 don't show openings. Call the property (or the housing authority, for public housing) to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
How do I apply for affordable housing in Desert Center, CA 92239?
Use the phone number on each building card in Desert Center, CA 92239. Public housing is run by the local housing authority — apply with them, not at the building. USDA rural rentals can also be found through USDA's property search.
What counts as affordable housing in Desert Center, CA 92239?
In Desert Center, CA 92239, this directory lists income-restricted rentals from HUD tax-credit (LIHTC) records, public housing, HUD-assisted buildings (including project-based Section 8, 202, and 811), and USDA Rural Development.
How many affordable housing buildings are in ZIP 92239?
No income-restricted buildings are listed in ZIP 92239 right now. Call to confirm openings.
People Also Ask
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Desert Center, CA 92239?
Most income-restricted buildings in Desert Center, CA 92239 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 $43,050, and $61,500 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($68,900 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 Desert Center, CA 92239?
For many programs in Desert Center, CA 92239, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $43,050 a year for 1 person and $61,500 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $68,900 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How long is the waiting list for Section 8 in Desert Center, CA 92239?
There is no single waiting list for Desert Center, CA 92239. Public housing, project-based Section 8, and tax-credit buildings each keep their own list. Housing Choice Voucher lists at the housing authority open only sometimes and can stay closed for years. This directory does not show which lists are open — call the number on each card. Some public housing cards show HUD's reported wait in months.
What is the difference between Section 8 and public housing in Desert Center, CA 92239?
Public housing is owned by a housing authority — you apply with that agency, not at the building. Project-based Section 8 is a HUD contract on a private building; the subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority and can use it at a landlord who takes it. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Desert Center, CA 92239?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Desert Center, CA 92239, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Desert Center, CA 92239 is $1,990 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.
Can I use a Section 8 voucher at affordable apartments in Desert Center, CA 92239?
A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Desert Center, CA 92239. Project-based Section 8 units already have a subsidy on the apartment — you apply there, not with a tenant voucher. For a voucher, apply with the housing authority, then ask each landlord. Estimate your share with the Section 8 calculator.
Is there senior affordable housing in Desert Center, CA 92239?
This page may still list buildings in Desert Center, CA 92239 that accept seniors without being senior-only. Use the filters and call to ask about age set-asides.
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Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; USDA Rural Development multifamily, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying.
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