Calexico Gardens PB Section 8 Calexico, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Calexico Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Calexico, CA with 29 units reporting 76% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $528/month on average.
29
total units
76%
occupancy
$528
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1620 Rockwood Ave, Calexico, CA 92231 Map → |
| Average household income | $21,585/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,865/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 70% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 91% |
How to apply at Calexico Gardens
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 1620 Rockwood Ave, Calexico; 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 (~$528/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Calexico
- Escalante Plaza Public Housing
- Villa Del Este Apts LIHTC
- Casa Del Sol Homes Public Housing
- De Anza Hotel LIHTC
- Alejandro Rivera Senior Citizens Apts Ii LIHTC
- Calexico Family Apts LIHTC
- Victoria Manor Senior Apra LIHTC
- Villa Dorado LIHTC
- Villa de Las Flores Apts LIHTC
- Casa Sonoma Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Casa Imperial Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Calexico | 0.8 km |
| De Anza Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Calexico | 1.1 km |
| Alejandro Rivera Senior Citizens Apts I LIHTC | Calexico | 1.1 km |
| Las Praderas LIHTCPB Section 8 | Calexico | 1.4 km |
| Calexico Andrade Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Calexico | 1.4 km |
| Villa Primavera LIHTCPB Section 8 | Calexico | 1.4 km |
| Casa Del Retiro PB Section 8 | Calexico | 1.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Calexico
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Calexico Gardens 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 Calexico Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $528/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 Calexico Gardens?
Contact the management office at 1620 Rockwood Ave in Calexico. 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.