Rancho Hermosa LIHTCPB Section 8 Santa Maria, CA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Rancho Hermosa is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Santa Maria, CA with 47 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

47
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
Address215 Inger Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93454 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units45
Placed in service2011

How to apply at Rancho Hermosa

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 215 Inger Dr, Santa Maria; 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 Maria

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Ted Zenich Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8Santa Maria2.4 km
Los Adobes de Maria Iii LIHTCPB Section 8Santa Maria2.8 km
Central Plaza Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8Santa Maria3.3 km
New Visions/smile Housing Corp. §811Santa Maria3.3 km
Rancho Gardens Apts Ii LIHTCSanta Maria4.5 km
West Cox Cottages LIHTCPB Section 8Santa Maria4.7 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Rancho Hermosa 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 Rancho Hermosa?
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 Rancho Hermosa?
Contact the management office at 215 Inger Dr in Santa Maria. 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.