Portola Vista PB Section 8 Monterey, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Portola Vista is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Monterey, CA with 64 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $403/month on average.
64
total units
94%
occupancy
$403
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 Del Monte Ave, Monterey, CA 93940 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,431/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,610/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 97% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Portola Vista
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 20 Del Monte Ave, Monterey; 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 (~$403/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Monterey
- El Estero PB Section 8
- Van Buren Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8
- Dela Vina Housing, Inc. §811
- Montecito/watson PB Section 8
- Casa de Los Robles LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Grove Senior Apts LIHTC | Pacific Grove | 2.8 km |
| Pacific Grove Senior Apts LIHTC | Pacific Grove | 2.8 km |
| Hamilton, Ellis + Martin Plaza Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Seaside | 6 km |
| Seaview Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Seaside | 6 km |
| Del Monte Manor PB Section 8 | Seaside | 6 km |
| Hannon Assembled Apartments PB Section 8 | Seaside | 6 km |
| Pacific Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | Carmel | 6.9 km |
| University Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Marina | 10.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Monterey
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Portola Vista 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 Portola Vista?
Residents report average rents near $403/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 Portola Vista?
Contact the management office at 20 Del Monte Ave in Monterey. 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.