First Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 Santa Ana, CA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

First Street Apartments is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Santa Ana, CA with 69 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

69
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address1440 East 1st Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units68
Placed in service2019

How to apply at First Street Apartments

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 1440 East 1st Street, Santa Ana; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

Other subsidized housing in Santa Ana

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Santa Ana Station District Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8Santa Ana0.8 km
Cornerstone Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Santa Ana1.4 km
Casa Querencia LIHTCPB Section 8Santa Ana1.4 km
Santa Ana Infill LIHTCPB Section 8Santa Ana1.4 km
Legacy Square LIHTCPB Section 8Santa Ana1.7 km
The Crossroads at Washington LIHTCPB Section 8Santa Ana1.7 km
Heninger Village Apts LIHTCSanta Ana2 km
Santa Ana Arts Collective LIHTCPB Section 8Santa Ana2 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does First Street Apartments have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. 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 First Street Apartments?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at First Street Apartments?
Contact the management office at 1440 East 1st Street in Santa Ana. 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.