Garden Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 Chula Vista, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Garden Villas is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Chula Vista, CA with 99 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $443/month on average.
99
total units
99%
occupancy
$443
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 | 1260 3rd Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,396/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,079/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 97% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Garden Villas
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 1260 3rd Ave, Chula Vista; 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 (~$443/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cordova Trolley Rehabs LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chula Vista | 0.8 km |
| Oxford Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chula Vista | 0.8 km |
| Brisa Del Mar Village Apts LIHTC | Chula Vista | 1.4 km |
| Los Vecinos Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chula Vista | 1.4 km |
| Seniors on Broadway LIHTC | Chula Vista | 1.4 km |
| Anita Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chula Vista | 2 km |
| Trolley Terrace LIHTC | Chula Vista | 2 km |
| Silvercrest - Chula Vista PB Section 8 | Chula Vista | 2.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Chula Vista
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Garden Villas 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 Garden Villas?
Residents report average rents near $443/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 Garden Villas?
Contact the management office at 1260 3rd Ave in Chula Vista. 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.