Marvin Gardens PB Section 8 Cotati, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Marvin Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Cotati, CA with 37 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $778/month on average.
37
total units
97%
occupancy
$778
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 770 E Cotati Ave, Cotati, CA 94931 Map → |
| Average household income | $31,999/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,578/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 68% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 84% |
| One-bedroom share | 3% |
How to apply at Marvin Gardens
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 770 E Cotati Ave, Cotati; 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 (~$778/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Cotati
- Charles Street §202 Senior
- Wilford Lane LIHTC
- Windwood Apartments PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rohnert Park | 0.8 km |
| Altamont Apts LIHTC | Rohnert Park | 2 km |
| Copeland Creek LIHTC | Rohnert Park | 2 km |
| Gardens LIHTC | Rohnert Park | 2 km |
| Willowglen Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rohnert Park | 2.2 km |
| Redwoods at University District LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rohnert Park | 2.4 km |
| Arbors Apts LIHTC | Rohnert Park | 2.4 km |
| Edgewood Apts LIHTC | Rohnert Park | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Cotati
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Marvin Gardens 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 Marvin Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $778/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 Marvin Gardens?
Contact the management office at 770 E Cotati Ave in Cotati. 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.