Cathedral Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 San Diego, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Cathedral Plaza is a Project-Based Section 8 community in San Diego, CA with 172 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $415/month on average.
172
total units
98%
occupancy
$415
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1551 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,270/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,543/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 98% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Cathedral 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.
- Call or visit the management office at 1551 3rd Ave, San Diego; 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 (~$415/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
| Horton House PB Section 8 | San Diego | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Cathedral Plaza have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). 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 Cathedral Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $415/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 Cathedral Plaza?
Contact the management office at 1551 3rd Ave in San Diego. 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.