Solterra LIHTCPB Section 8 El Cajon, CA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Solterra is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in El Cajon, CA with 49 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

49
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
Address151 Chambers St, El Cajon, CA 92020 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units48
Placed in service2013

How to apply at Solterra

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 151 Chambers St, El Cajon; 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 El Cajon

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Pinewood Apts LIHTCEl Cajon0.8 km
Park Villas Apartments PB Section 8El Cajon0.8 km
Genesis Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8El Cajon1.1 km
Laurel Village Apts LIHTCEl Cajon2.4 km
Campina Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8La Mesa3.4 km
Teton House §811El Cajon3.4 km
Broadway 2 LIHTCPB Section 8El Cajon3.5 km
Cedar Creek Apts LIHTCPB Section 8Santee4.2 km

← All subsidized housing in El Cajon

Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Solterra 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 Solterra?
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 Solterra?
Contact the management office at 151 Chambers 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.

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.