Ponderosa Estates PB Section 8 Marin City, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Ponderosa Estates is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Marin City, CA with 56 units reporting 79% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $1,186/month on average.
56
total units
79%
occupancy
$1,186
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1001 Drake Ave, Marin City, CA 94965 Map → |
| Average household income | $48,142/yr |
| Average personal income | $26,870/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 46% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 81% |
| One-bedroom share | 27% |
How to apply at Ponderosa Estates
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 1001 Drake Ave, Marin City; 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 (~$1,186/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Marin City
- Golden Gate Village Public Housing
- Ridgeway Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Doreatha Mitchell Apts LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fireside Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mill Valley | 1.4 km |
| Bee Street Housing PB Section 8 | Sausalito | 2 km |
| Shelter Hill Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mill Valley | 2.4 km |
| The Redwoods Ii PB Section 8 | Mill Valley | 2.8 km |
| Kruger Pines Public Housing | Mill Valley | 3.3 km |
| Cecilia Place LIHTC | Tiburon | 3.4 km |
| Hilarita, the PB Section 8 | Tiburon | 3.5 km |
| Camino Alto Apartments PB Section 8 | Mill Valley | 3.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Marin City
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Ponderosa Estates 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 Ponderosa Estates?
Residents report average rents near $1,186/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 Ponderosa Estates?
Contact the management office at 1001 Drake Ave in Marin City. 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.