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.

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The Rent Structure for Walker Commons is based upon median income for one person for this Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) published annually in the Federal Register. There are 3 rent tiers based upon the median income with a specified number of units for each rent level. Please contact AWI Management Corporation to find out if you qualify.
Amenity Package:
Walker Commons offers spacious apartment homes in a professionally landscaped residential area near Bidwell park.

• The community is restricted to seniors 55+ or disabled
• An onsite resident manager is available
• Community Room available
• On-site Laundry available
• Close to shopping, Transportation & Bidwell Park
• Water, Sewer & Garbage Paid
• Pets Welcome with Deposit