Cerro Pueblo LIHTCPB Section 8 San Diego, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Cerro Pueblo is a Project-Based Section 8 community in San Diego, CA with 46 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $509/month on average.
46
total units
96%
occupancy
$509
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 | 2835 Clairemont Dr, San Diego, CA 92117 Map → |
| Average household income | $21,540/yr |
| Average personal income | $19,781/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Cerro Pueblo
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 2835 Clairemont Dr, 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 (~$509/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
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|---|---|---|
| Sorrento Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | San Diego | 0.8 km |
| University Canyon North Public Housing | San Diego | 2 km |
| Levant Senior Cottages LIHTCPB Section 8 | San Diego | 2.5 km |
| Amanecer Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | San Diego | 2.5 km |
| Ulric Street Apartments Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | San Diego | 2.5 km |
| Versa at Civita LIHTCPB Section 8 | San Diego | 3.4 km |
| The Stratton Apartments PB Section 8 | San Diego | 3.7 km |
| Paul Downey Senior Residence F/k/a Messina LIHTCPB Section 8 | San Diego | 3.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Cerro Pueblo 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 Cerro Pueblo?
Residents report average rents near $509/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 Cerro Pueblo?
Contact the management office at 2835 Clairemont Dr 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.