Chelsea Gardens One and Two PB Section 8 Santa Rosa, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Chelsea Gardens One and Two is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Santa Rosa, CA with 120 units reporting 83% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $471/month on average.
120
total units
83%
occupancy
$471
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1220 McMinn Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95407 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,739/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,539/yr |
| People per unit | 1.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 93% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 64% |
How to apply at Chelsea Gardens One and Two
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 1220 McMinn Ave, Santa Rosa; 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 (~$471/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northpoint Village Apts LIHTC | Santa Rosa | 0.8 km |
| Stony Point Flats LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Rosa | 0.8 km |
| Amorosa Village I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Rosa | 1.1 km |
| Amorosa Village Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Rosa | 1.1 km |
| Walnut Grove Apartments PB Section 8 | Santa Rosa | 1.4 km |
| Del Corazon Apartments Fka Acme Family Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Rosa | 1.4 km |
| Panas Place LIHTC | Santa Rosa | 1.4 km |
| Vintage Park Senior Apts LIHTC | Santa Rosa | 1.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Chelsea Gardens One and Two 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 Chelsea Gardens One and Two?
Residents report average rents near $471/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 Chelsea Gardens One and Two?
Contact the management office at 1220 McMinn Ave in Santa Rosa. 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.