La Posada PB Section 8 Santa Cruz, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
La Posada is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Santa Cruz, CA with 122 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $593/month on average.
122
total units
98%
occupancy
$593
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 609 Frederick St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Map → |
| Average household income | $27,143/yr |
| Average personal income | $26,307/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 84% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at La Posada
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 609 Frederick 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 (~$593/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Stephens Senior Housing LIHTC | Santa Cruz | 0.8 km |
| Gault Street Senior §202 Senior | Santa Cruz | 0.8 km |
| Grace Commons, Inc. §811 | Santa Cruz | 0.8 km |
| Bienestar Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Cruz | 1.7 km |
| Water Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Cruz | 1.7 km |
| Casa Linda, Inc. §811 | Santa Cruz | 1.7 km |
| Ocean Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Cruz | 2 km |
| Nueva Vista LIHTC | Santa Cruz | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does La Posada 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 La Posada?
Residents report average rents near $593/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 La Posada?
Contact the management office at 609 Frederick 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.