Humboldt Plaza PB Section 8 Arcata, CA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025

Humboldt Plaza is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Arcata, CA with 135 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $511/month on average.

135
total units
88%
occupancy
$511
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Project-Based Section 8
Address2575 Alliance Rd, Arcata, CA 95521 Map →
Average household income$21,284/yr
Average personal income$8,422/yr
People per unit2.5
Moved in within last year5%
Households below 30% AMI68%
Households below 50% AMI92%
One-bedroom share27%

How to apply at Humboldt Plaza

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 2575 Alliance Rd, Arcata; 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 (~$511/mo average here).

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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

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Misty Village Apts LIHTCMckinleyville6.9 km
Silvercrest Eureka PB Section 8Eureka11.2 km
Eureka 7th and Myrtle Affordable Housing LIHTCPB Section 8Eureka11.2 km
Eureka Homeless and Veterans Housing Project LIHTCPB Section 8Eureka12 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Humboldt Plaza 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 Humboldt Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $511/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 Humboldt Plaza?
Contact the management office at 2575 Alliance Rd in Arcata. 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.