Stepping Out Housing PB Section 8 Santa Cruz, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Stepping Out Housing is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Santa Cruz, CA with 18 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $353/month on average.
18
total units
94%
occupancy
$353
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 740 N Plymouth St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,599/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,608/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 21% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 100% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 89% |
How to apply at Stepping Out Housing
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 740 N Plymouth St, Santa Cruz; 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 (~$353/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz Riverfront PB Section 8 | Santa Cruz | 1.1 km |
| Water Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Cruz | 1.1 km |
| Gault Street Senior §202 Senior | Santa Cruz | 1.4 km |
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| Ocean Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Cruz | 2.2 km |
| Nueva Vista LIHTC | Santa Cruz | 2.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Stepping Out Housing 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 Stepping Out Housing?
Residents report average rents near $353/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 Stepping Out Housing?
Contact the management office at 740 N Plymouth St in Santa Cruz. 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.