Section 8 housing in South Lake Tahoe, CA
HUD's records list 4 assisted properties in South Lake Tahoe, holding 206 subsidized apartments. At these buildings the subsidy stays with the unit, so you apply at the property itself — you do not need a voucher in hand first.
What this list is — and is not
These are HUD-assisted (project-based) properties, published by HUD. This is not a list of private landlords who accept a Housing Choice Voucher. No such official list exists anywhere, and anyone charging you for one is selling guesswork.
Each property runs its own waiting list, separate from the housing authority's. Call before you visit — some have been full for years, others open up without notice.
HUD-assisted properties in South Lake Tahoe
Sorted by number of subsidized units.
| Property | Address | Phone | Subsidized units | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Gardens Apartments Project-based Section 8 | 1801 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 | (530) 541-7237 | 76 | Families and individuals |
| Bijou Woods Project-based Section 8 | 3421 Spruce Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 | (530) 544-4070 | 69 | Families and individuals |
| Tahoe Senior Plaza Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 1101 3rd St, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 | (530) 542-7048 | 44 | Seniors |
| Sky Forest Acres Section 811 — for people with disabilities | 750 Emerald Bay Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 | (800) 466-7722 | 17 | People with disabilities |
Source: HUD Multifamily Properties (Assisted). Unit counts are the subsidized units HUD records at the property, not apartments available today — we have no vacancy data, and neither does HUD's public file.
Where to apply for a voucher near South Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe has no housing authority office of its own in HUD's records. These are the largest offices in California — ask which one covers your address.
- Housing Authority of the City of los Angeles
- Los Angeles County Development Authority
- San Diego Housing Commission
All 96 housing authorities in California