Santa Maria Studios LIHTCPB Section 8 Santa Maria, CA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Santa Maria Studios is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Santa Maria, CA with 160 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

160
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
Address2660 Santa Maria Way, Santa Maria, CA 93455 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units159
Placed in service2024
Affordability term55 years

How to apply at Santa Maria Studios

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 2660 Santa Maria Way, 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
Valentine Court I PB Section 8Santa Maria2.2 km
Los Pinos LIHTCSanta Maria2.2 km
Valentine Court Ii §202 SeniorSanta Maria2.2 km
Valentine Court Iii §811Santa Maria2.2 km
Mariposa Townhomes LIHTCOrcutt3.3 km
Ted Zenich Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8Santa Maria4.5 km
Leland Park LIHTCPB Section 8Orcutt4.5 km
Los Adobes de Maria Iii LIHTCPB Section 8Santa Maria4.7 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Santa Maria Studios 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 Santa Maria Studios?
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 Santa Maria Studios?
Contact the management office at 2660 Santa Maria Way 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.