Elizabeth Oaks Apts. PB Section 8 Santa Cruz, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Elizabeth Oaks Apts. is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Santa Cruz, CA with 126 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $817/month on average.
126
total units
94%
occupancy
$817
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1460 Jose Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Map → |
| Average household income | $32,060/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,232/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 40% |
How to apply at Elizabeth Oaks Apts.
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 1460 Jose Ave, Santa Cruz; 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 (~$817/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bienestar Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Cruz | 0.8 km |
| Casa Linda, Inc. §811 | Santa Cruz | 0.8 km |
| Gault Street Senior §202 Senior | Santa Cruz | 1.7 km |
| Monarch, Inc. §811 | Santa Cruz | 1.7 km |
| Grace Commons, Inc. §811 | Santa Cruz | 1.7 km |
| The Dakota §811 | Capitola | 2 km |
| Water Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Cruz | 2.5 km |
| Ocean Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Cruz | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Elizabeth Oaks Apts. 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 Elizabeth Oaks Apts.?
Residents report average rents near $817/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 Elizabeth Oaks Apts.?
Contact the management office at 1460 Jose Ave in Santa Cruz. 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.