Murphy Commons

1290 Notre Dame Blvd, Chico, CA 95928

Waiting List Forecast: Likely Short or None

check_circleVerified for 2023 by Lorena Bentley
Rent Beds Baths SqFt
Call for Rents 2 - 3 Beds 1 - 2 Baths 769 - 1,160 Sq Ft

Waitlist Forecast

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.

Murphy Commons Apartments is an 86-unit apartment housing development made up of 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments. Section 8 vouchers are accepted. Amenities include an on-site manager, community room, kitchen and computer lab with internet access, and proximity to bus lines, Little Chico Creek Elementary School and Marsh Junior High School. 

The target tenant population for Murphy Commons is households with incomes at 40%, 50% or 60% of AMI for Butte County. 

Dave's Thoughts On Murphy Commons

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 Murphy Commons 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. As a LIHTC property that chose the 40/60 election, this property has agreed to set aside at least 40% of its units for families and individuals earning 60% of Area Median Income (AMI). Many properties have actually set aside more units than required by law, and in many cases all of the units at these properties are affordable to renters with lower incomes. Since this property participates in the LIHTC program, the property is required to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.

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Murphy Commons Amenities

  • Computer Lab
  • Community Room

Units at Murphy Commons

Unit (Bd/Ba) Ft2 Rent
Two Bedroom (2/1) 769ft2 Call for Price
Three Bedroom (3/2) 1160ft2 Call for Price

Income Qualification for Murphy Commons

*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.
AMI* 1 person 2 people 3 people 4 people 5 people 6 people
50% AMI for LIHTC Units $28,900 / year $33,000 / year $37,150 / year $41,250 / year $44,550 / year $47,850 / year
50% AMI for PBRA Units $28,900 / year $33,000 / year $37,150 / year $41,250 / year $44,550 / year $47,850 / year
60% AMI for LIHTC Units $34,680 / year $39,600 / year $44,580 / year $49,500 / year $53,460 / year $57,420 / year

*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.

FAQs for Murphy Commons

Does Murphy Commons have a waiting list?

Murphy Commons 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 Murphy Commons?

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.

What property management company manges Murphy Commons?

Murphy Commons is managed by Community Housing Improvement Program headquartered in Chico, CA.

In addition to Murphy Commons, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Chico?

In addition to Murphy Commons, we list 29 other affordable properties in Chico. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 1939 affordable units in Chico.

When was the Murphy Commons listing last updated?

Murphy Commons listing on Affordable Housing Online was last updated on 08/02/2023 by Lorena Bentley. Remember, a property's status can change so you should contact the property to confirm.

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Rent observations may change. We encourage users to verify rents and eligiblity requirements directly with the property.