Mission Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 Santa Cruz, CA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Mission Gardens is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Santa Cruz, CA with 50 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

50
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address90 Grandview St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units49
Placed in service2009

How to apply at Mission Gardens

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 90 Grandview St, Santa Cruz; 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.

Other subsidized housing in Santa Cruz

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Garfield Park Village PB Section 8Santa Cruz1.7 km
Garfield Park Village LIHTCPB Section 8Santa Cruz1.7 km
Sycamore Street Commons and La Playa Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Santa Cruz2 km
525 Cedar LIHTCPB Section 8Santa Cruz2 km
Sycamore Street Commons LIHTCSanta Cruz2 km
El Centro LIHTCSanta Cruz2 km
Arbor Cove PB Section 8Santa Cruz2 km
Ocean Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Santa Cruz2.8 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Mission Gardens have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. 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 Mission Gardens?
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 Mission Gardens?
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.

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.