Garfield Park Village PB Section 8 Santa Cruz, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Garfield Park Village is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Santa Cruz, CA with 65 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $608/month on average.
65
total units
98%
occupancy
$608
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 721 Bay St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Map → |
| Average household income | $27,895/yr |
| Average personal income | $24,592/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 88% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 90% |
How to apply at Garfield Park Village
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 721 Bay St, 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 (~$608/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Street Commons and La Playa Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Cruz | 1.1 km |
| 525 Cedar LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Cruz | 1.1 km |
| Sycamore Street Commons LIHTC | Santa Cruz | 1.1 km |
| El Centro LIHTC | Santa Cruz | 1.1 km |
| Arbor Cove PB Section 8 | Santa Cruz | 1.1 km |
| Ocean Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Cruz | 1.4 km |
| Nueva Vista LIHTC | Santa Cruz | 1.4 km |
| La Playa LIHTC | Santa Cruz | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Garfield Park Village 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 Garfield Park Village?
Residents report average rents near $608/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 Garfield Park Village?
Contact the management office at 721 Bay St 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.