Silvercrest - El Cajon PB Section 8 El Cajon, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Silvercrest - El Cajon is a Project-Based Section 8 community in El Cajon, CA with 74 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $435/month on average.
74
total units
97%
occupancy
$435
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 175 S Anza St, El Cajon, CA 92020 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,852/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,054/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 99% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Silvercrest - El Cajon
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 175 S Anza St, El Cajon; 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 (~$435/mo average here).
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- Lexington Green Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Key Largo Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Lexington Avenue Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- El Cajon Apartments PB Section 8
- Cornerstone Place LIHTCPB Section 8
- Pinewood Apts LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Laurel Village Apts LIHTC | El Cajon | 1.4 km |
| Park Villas Apartments PB Section 8 | El Cajon | 1.4 km |
| Genesis Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | El Cajon | 1.7 km |
| Chambers Senior Residences LIHTC | El Cajon | 2 km |
| Solterra LIHTCPB Section 8 | El Cajon | 2 km |
| Broadway 2 LIHTCPB Section 8 | El Cajon | 2.8 km |
| Broadway Apts. Ii PB Section 8 | El Cajon | 3.4 km |
| Campina Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | La Mesa | 4.3 km |
← All subsidized housing in El Cajon
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Silvercrest - El Cajon 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 Silvercrest - El Cajon?
Residents report average rents near $435/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 Silvercrest - El Cajon?
Contact the management office at 175 S Anza St in El Cajon. 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.