500 Hughes Ln., Bakersfield, CA 93304
Waiting List Forecast: Likely Short or None
Verified for 2023 by Connor Bailey| Rent | Beds | Baths | SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| $336 - 775 per Month† | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | - |
Since this property is a LIHTC property that might not have a project based rental assistance contract, it is likely that it either has no waiting list or the waiting list is shorter than properties with rental assistance. You should contact the property to verify.
Note: Affordable Housing Online has not confirmed the waiting list status directly with the property. This waiting list status forecast is based on our housing experts' knowledge of similar properties. You should always confirm this status directly with the property.
The Benton Park Cottages are a newly constructed affordable gated community. There are 24 energy-efficient one and three-bedroom apartment homes, for those with incomes less than 60 percent of area median income (AMI).
Amenities include vinyl plank flooring, a refrigerator, dishwasher, stove, and solar to reduce utility bills. The location is close to amenities and public transit. Community amenities also include a community room with kitchen, laundry facilities, and a services office.
This LIHTC property is among the most common types of affordable rental housing in the United States. The LIHTC program only provides subsidies to the building’s owner at construction. No subsidies are provided directly to the residents, but the owner must set rents affordable to low-income renters in the area. Our data suggests Benton Park Cottages does not participate in any project-based rent subsidy program. This means you must earn enough to pay the full rent or have your own Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher. For that reason, LIHTC properties tend to have shorter waiting lists or even none at all. LIHTC properties nationwide are required to accept housing vouchers. LIHTC properties were first built in the late 1980's. Because they tend to be newer, these properties are more likely to have larger units, more amenities, and greater tenant service offerings than other affordable housing programs. This property might be right for you if you have a housing voucher or enough income to pay rent, are looking for a high quality property, or need immediate availability. Since this property participates in the LIHTC program, the property is required to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.
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| Unit (Bd/Ba) | Ft2 | Rent |
|---|---|---|
| One Bedroom (1/1) | - | $336 $775† |
| AMI* | 1 person | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | 7 people | 8 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $28,900 / year | $33,000 / year | $37,150 / year | $41,250 / year | $44,550 / year | $47,850 / year | $51,150 / year | $54,450 / year |
| 50% AMI for PBRA Units | $28,900 / year | $33,000 / year | $37,150 / year | $41,250 / year | $44,550 / year | $47,850 / year | $51,150 / year | $54,450 / year |
| 60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $34,680 / year | $39,600 / year | $44,580 / year | $49,500 / year | $53,460 / year | $57,420 / year | $61,380 / year | $65,340 / year |
*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.
Does Benton Park Cottages have a waiting list?
Benton Park Cottages probably doesn't have a waiting list, and, if it does, the wait times are most likely short. We haven't confirmed if this is the case, so you should contact the property to confirm.
Are rents subsidized at Benton Park Cottages?
We believe rents are most likely NOT subsidized at any of the units at this property since our research has not discovered any public housing or rental assistance contracts associated with this property. This means you will most likely have to pay the full rent no matter your income. Note: In some rare instances, some properties may have a small number of units subsidized through state or private programs.
In addition to Benton Park Cottages, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Bakersfield?
In addition to Benton Park Cottages, we list 71 other affordable properties in Bakersfield. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 4928 affordable units in Bakersfield.
When was the Benton Park Cottages listing last updated?
Benton Park Cottages listing on Affordable Housing Online was last updated on 08/18/2023 by Connor Bailey. Remember, a property's status can change so you should contact the property to confirm.
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