Mission Gardens Iv PB Section 8 Santa Cruz, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Mission Gardens Iv is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Santa Cruz, CA with 50 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $806/month on average.
50
total units
94%
occupancy
$806
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 90 Grandview St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Map → |
| Average household income | $34,747/yr |
| Average personal income | $20,095/yr |
| People per unit | 1.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 54% |
How to apply at Mission Gardens Iv
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 90 Grandview 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 (~$806/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Garfield Park Village PB Section 8 | Santa Cruz | 1.7 km |
| Garfield Park Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Cruz | 1.7 km |
| Sycamore Street Commons and La Playa Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Cruz | 2 km |
| 525 Cedar LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Cruz | 2 km |
| Sycamore Street Commons LIHTC | Santa Cruz | 2 km |
| El Centro LIHTC | Santa Cruz | 2 km |
| Arbor Cove PB Section 8 | Santa Cruz | 2 km |
| Ocean Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Cruz | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Mission Gardens Iv 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 Mission Gardens Iv?
Residents report average rents near $806/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 Mission Gardens Iv?
Contact the management office at 90 Grandview 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.