Terra Cotta Apts LIHTC San Marcos, CA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Terra Cotta Apts is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in San Marcos, CA with 168 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

168
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
Address523 Rush Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units167
Placed in service2000

How to apply at Terra Cotta Apts

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 523 Rush Dr, San Marcos; 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 San Marcos

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Promenade at Creekside LIHTCPB Section 8San Marcos0.8 km
El Dorado Ii Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8San Marcos1.1 km
Parkview Apts LIHTCPB Section 8San Marcos1.1 km
Westlake Village Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8San Marcos1.1 km
Westlake Village Apts Phase 1 LIHTCPB Section 8San Marcos1.1 km
Eastgate LIHTCPB Section 8San Marcos1.4 km
Estrella LIHTCPB Section 8San Marcos2.2 km
Villa Serena Phase 1 LIHTCPB Section 8San Marcos2.2 km

← All subsidized housing in San Marcos

Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Terra Cotta Apts have?
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 Terra Cotta Apts?
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 Terra Cotta Apts?
Contact the management office at 523 Rush Dr in San Marcos. 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.