Neary Lagoon Cooperative LIHTCPB Section 8 Santa Cruz, CA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Neary Lagoon Cooperative is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Santa Cruz, CA with 95 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

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avg resident rent
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Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address81 Chestnut St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units94
Placed in service2014

How to apply at Neary Lagoon Cooperative

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 81 Chestnut 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
Sycamore Street Commons and La Playa Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Santa Cruz1.1 km
525 Cedar LIHTCPB Section 8Santa Cruz1.1 km
Sycamore Street Commons LIHTCSanta Cruz1.1 km
El Centro LIHTCSanta Cruz1.1 km
Arbor Cove PB Section 8Santa Cruz1.1 km
Ocean Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Santa Cruz1.4 km
Nueva Vista LIHTCSanta Cruz1.4 km
La Playa LIHTCSanta Cruz1.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Neary Lagoon Cooperative 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 Neary Lagoon Cooperative?
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 Neary Lagoon Cooperative?
Contact the management office at 81 Chestnut 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.