Sorrento Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 San Diego, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Sorrento Tower is a Project-Based Section 8 community in San Diego, CA with 165 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $447/month on average.
165
total units
99%
occupancy
$447
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 2875 Cowley Way, San Diego, CA 92110 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,540/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,447/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 96% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Sorrento Tower
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.
- Call or visit the management office at 2875 Cowley Way, San Diego; 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 (~$447/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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| Paul Downey Senior Residence F/k/a Messina LIHTCPB Section 8 | San Diego | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Sorrento Tower have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). 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 Sorrento Tower?
Residents report average rents near $447/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 Sorrento Tower?
Contact the management office at 2875 Cowley Way in San Diego. 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.