San Lorenzo Park Apts PB Section 8 Santa Cruz, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
San Lorenzo Park Apts is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Santa Cruz, CA with 77 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $554/month on average.
77
total units
100%
occupancy
$554
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 134 Dakota Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Map → |
| Average household income | $24,610/yr |
| Average personal income | $20,297/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 91% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 85% |
How to apply at San Lorenzo Park Apts
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 134 Dakota Ave, 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 (~$554/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does San Lorenzo Park Apts 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 San Lorenzo Park Apts?
Residents report average rents near $554/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 San Lorenzo Park Apts?
Contact the management office at 134 Dakota Ave 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.