The Dakota §811 Capitola, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
The Dakota is a Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities) community in Capitola, CA with 24 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $378/month on average.
24
total units
96%
occupancy
$378
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities) |
|---|---|
| Address | 3245 Clares St, Capitola, CA 95010 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,581/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,254/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 | 78% |
How to apply at The Dakota
Section 811 PRAC: supportive housing for adults with disabilities, income-based rent with services.
- Call or visit the management office at 3245 Clares St, Capitola; 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 (~$378/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Capitola
- Bay Avenue Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Monarch, Inc. §811 | Santa Cruz | 1.1 km |
| Bienestar Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Cruz | 1.4 km |
| Casa Linda, Inc. §811 | Santa Cruz | 1.4 km |
| Elizabeth Oaks Apts. PB Section 8 | Santa Cruz | 2 km |
| East Cliff Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Cruz | 2 km |
| St. Stephens Senior Housing LIHTC | Santa Cruz | 2 km |
| La Posada PB Section 8 | Santa Cruz | 2.8 km |
| The Farm LIHTC | Soquel | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Capitola
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does The Dakota have?
Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities). Section 811 PRAC: supportive housing for adults with disabilities, income-based rent with services.
How much is rent at The Dakota?
Residents report average rents near $378/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 The Dakota?
Contact the management office at 3245 Clares St in Capitola. 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.