The affordable housing interest list (Open in new window) for Nova Apartments is officially open. Located at 18130 Derian Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614, Nova Apartments offers a selection of modern and affordable apartment homes. A total of 38 studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments with eligibility in the Very Low (50% Area Median Income (AMI)), Low (80% AMI), and Moderate (120% AMI) income categories will be available.

  Very Low (50% AMI) Low (80% AMI) Moderate (120% AMI)
Studio 2   2
One Bedroom 14   9
Two Bedroom 6 1 4

Interest list applications are available starting August 10 through October 8, 2026. To submit your application and learn more about Nova’s affordable housing program, please visit novairvine.com/affordable-housing (Open in new window). For those who prefer to submit a paper inquiry, applications are also available in-person at:

Nova Apartments
18130 Derian Ave. 
Irvine, CA 92614

After the interest list closes, an applicant lottery will be conducted.

Following the lottery, selected applicants will be contacted directly regarding the next
steps in the qualification process.

For additional information or assistance, please call Nova Apartments at 949-783-8900.

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