Monarch Village Apts LIHTC Santa Cruz, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Monarch Village Apts is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Santa Cruz, CA with 206 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
206
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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 | 1280 Shaffer Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 83 |
| Placed in service | 2003 |
How to apply at Monarch Village Apts
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 1280 Shaffer Rd, 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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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mission Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Cruz | 0.8 km |
| Mission Gardens Iv PB Section 8 | Santa Cruz | 0.8 km |
| Garfield Park Village PB Section 8 | Santa Cruz | 2.5 km |
| Garfield Park Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Cruz | 2.5 km |
| Sycamore Street Commons and La Playa Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Cruz | 2.8 km |
| 525 Cedar LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Cruz | 2.8 km |
| Sycamore Street Commons LIHTC | Santa Cruz | 2.8 km |
| El Centro LIHTC | Santa Cruz | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Monarch Village Apts 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 Monarch Village Apts?
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 Monarch Village Apts?
Contact the management office at 1280 Shaffer Rd 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.