La Playa LIHTC Santa Cruz, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
La Playa is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Santa Cruz, CA with 8 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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occupancy
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avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 218 Leibrandt Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 8 |
| Placed in service | 1993 |
How to apply at La Playa
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 218 Leibrandt 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.
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- Elizabeth Oaks Apts. PB Section 8
- La Posada PB Section 8
- Pacific Avenue Apts LIHTC
- Casa Del Rio Apartments / Santa Cruz Riverfront Ap LIHTCPB Section 8
- Tannery Artist Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Neary Lagoon Cooperative LIHTCPB Section 8
- Seaside Apartments PB Section 8
- San Lorenzo Park Apts PB Section 8
- East Cliff Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Street Commons and La Playa Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Cruz | 0.8 km |
| 525 Cedar LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Cruz | 0.8 km |
| Sycamore Street Commons LIHTC | Santa Cruz | 0.8 km |
| El Centro LIHTC | Santa Cruz | 0.8 km |
| Arbor Cove PB Section 8 | Santa Cruz | 0.8 km |
| Santa Cruz Riverfront PB Section 8 | Santa Cruz | 1.1 km |
| Water Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Cruz | 1.1 km |
| Garfield Park Village PB Section 8 | Santa Cruz | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does La Playa have?
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 La Playa?
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 La Playa?
Contact the management office at 218 Leibrandt 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.