Casa Del Retiro PB Section 8 Calexico, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Casa Del Retiro is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Calexico, CA with 46 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $373/month on average.
46
total units
96%
occupancy
$373
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 357 Blair Ave, Calexico, CA 92231 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,340/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,980/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Casa Del Retiro
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 357 Blair 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 (~$373/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 |
|---|---|---|
| De Anza Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Calexico | 0.8 km |
| Imperial Vi LIHTCPB Section 8 | Calexico; Seeley; Holtvil | 1.4 km |
| Cielo Grande Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Calexico | 1.4 km |
| Remington Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | Calexico | 1.4 km |
| Calexico Senior Apts LIHTC | Calexico | 1.4 km |
| Calexico Gardens PB Section 8 | Calexico | 1.4 km |
| Casa Imperial Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Calexico | 2 km |
| Las Praderas LIHTCPB Section 8 | Calexico | 2.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Calexico
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Casa Del Retiro 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 Casa Del Retiro?
Residents report average rents near $373/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 Casa Del Retiro?
Contact the management office at 357 Blair 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.