St James Plaza PB Section 8 Imperial Beach, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
St James Plaza is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Imperial Beach, CA with 99 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $422/month on average.
99
total units
100%
occupancy
$422
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1052 9th St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,505/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,526/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 100% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at St James Plaza
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 1052 9th St, Imperial Beach; 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 (~$422/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Imperial Beach
- Post LIHTCPB Section 8
- Beachwind Court LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nestor Senior Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | San Diego | 1.7 km |
| Creekside Trails LIHTC | San Diego | 1.7 km |
| Mesa Family Apts LIHTC | San Diego | 1.7 km |
| Lancaster Manor Apts LIHTC | San Diego | 2 km |
| Vista La Rosa Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | San Diego | 2 km |
| Playa Del Sol Family Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | San Diego | 2 km |
| Benson Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | San Diego | 2.5 km |
| Riverwalk Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | San Diego | 2.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Imperial Beach
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does St James Plaza 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 St James Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $422/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 St James Plaza?
Contact the management office at 1052 9th St in Imperial Beach. 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.