Bienestar Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 Santa Cruz, CA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Bienestar Plaza is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Santa Cruz, CA with 57 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

57
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address1520 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units56
Placed in service2023
Affordability term55 years

How to apply at Bienestar Plaza

LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 1520 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

Other subsidized housing in Santa Cruz

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
St. Stephens Senior Housing LIHTCSanta Cruz0.8 km
Monarch, Inc. §811Santa Cruz0.8 km
The Dakota §811Capitola1.4 km
Bay Avenue Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8Capitola2.5 km
Gault Street Senior §202 SeniorSanta Cruz2.5 km
Grace Commons, Inc. §811Santa Cruz2.5 km
Santa Cruz Riverfront PB Section 8Santa Cruz3.4 km
Water Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Santa Cruz3.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Bienestar Plaza have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Bienestar Plaza?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Bienestar Plaza?
Contact the management office at 1520 Capitola Road 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.