Arbor Cove PB Section 8 Santa Cruz, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Arbor Cove is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Santa Cruz, CA with 35 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $536/month on average.
35
total units
97%
occupancy
$536
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 84 Blackburn St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Map → |
| Average household income | $24,356/yr |
| Average personal income | $22,381/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 91% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Arbor Cove
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 84 Blackburn St, Santa Cruz; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$536/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Cruz | 0.8 km |
| Nueva Vista LIHTC | Santa Cruz | 0.8 km |
| La Playa LIHTC | Santa Cruz | 0.8 km |
| Garfield Park Village PB Section 8 | Santa Cruz | 1.1 km |
| Riverwalk Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Cruz | 1.1 km |
| Riverwalk Apts LIHTC | Santa Cruz | 1.1 km |
| Garfield Park Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Cruz | 1.1 km |
| Santa Cruz Riverfront PB Section 8 | Santa Cruz | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Arbor Cove have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Arbor Cove?
Residents report average rents near $536/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Arbor Cove?
Contact the management office at 84 Blackburn St in Santa Cruz. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.