Su Casa Por Cortez PB Section 8 Encinitas, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Su Casa Por Cortez is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Encinitas, CA with 28 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $478/month on average.
28
total units
93%
occupancy
$478
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 620 Melba Rd Apt 24, Encinitas, CA 92024 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,671/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,442/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 96% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
How to apply at Su Casa Por Cortez
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 620 Melba Rd Apt 24, Encinitas; 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 (~$478/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Encinitas
- Cantebria Senior Homes §202 Senior
- Iris Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Esperanza Garden Apts LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| La Costa Paloma LIHTC | Carlsbad | 6.9 km |
| Villa Loma Apts LIHTC | Carlsbad | 7.8 km |
| Cassia Heights Apts LIHTC | Carlsbad | 7.8 km |
| Hunters Pointe LIHTC | Carlsbad | 8.4 km |
| Poinsettia Station Apts LIHTC | Carlsbad | 8.5 km |
| Melrose Villas LIHTC | San Marcos | 8.9 km |
| Laurel Tree Apts LIHTC | Carlsbad | 9 km |
| Vista Azul LIHTCPB Section 8 | Carlsbad | 9 km |
← All subsidized housing in Encinitas
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Su Casa Por Cortez 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 Su Casa Por Cortez?
Residents report average rents near $478/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 Su Casa Por Cortez?
Contact the management office at 620 Melba Rd Apt 24 in Encinitas. 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.