Walker Commons

678 Buttonwillow, Chico, CA 95926

Waiting List Forecast: Likely Short or None

check_circleVerified for 2019 by Joshua Cappell
Rent Beds Baths SqFt
$327 - 602 per Month 1 Bed 1 Bath 594 Sq Ft
check_circle  Accepts Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV)
check_circle  Affordable

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.

Walker Commons is located at 678 Buttonwillow Lane (between Palmetto and Vallombrosa Avenues adjacent to the Park Plaze Shopping Center on Mangrove Avenue) in Chico

Walker Commons consists of 56 1-bedroom units.Walker Commons is a senior complex providing affordable housing to elderly (55 and older) and/or disabled persons who meet the income and selection criteria. The selection guidelines are based upon financial responsibility and behavior history.

Walker Commmons is not a conventional public housing project; it does, however, utilize some public funds. It is the result of a joint venture between the Housing Authoity of the County of Butte, the City of Chico, and other investors. It is controlled by a 7-member board of Directors under the title of Butte County Affordable Housing Development Corporation (BCAHDC), a non-profit organization.

Applicants who also have a one-bedroom Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8 voucher) may be eligible to apply that voucher toward their rent at Walker Commons.

Dave's Thoughts On Walker 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 Walker 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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Walker Commons Amenities

  • Community Room
  • On-Site Laundry

Units at Walker Commons

Unit (Bd/Ba) Ft2 Rent
One Bedroom (1/1) 594ft2 $327 $602

Income Qualification for Walker 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 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.

FAQs for Walker Commons

Does Walker Commons have a waiting list?

Walker 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 Walker 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.

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

In addition to Walker Commons, we list 66 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.

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

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