The Gardens on Hope LIHTCPB Section 8 Santa Barbara, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
The Gardens on Hope is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Santa Barbara, CA with 90 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
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| Address | 251 S. Hope Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 89 |
| Placed in service | 2020 |
How to apply at The Gardens on Hope
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.
- Call or visit the management office at 251 S. Hope Avenue, Santa Barbara; 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.
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| El Patio Community Housing Phase Ii LIHTC | Santa Barbara | 0.8 km |
| 1313 Castillo St LIHTC | Santa Barbara | 4 km |
| Canyon Croft LIHTC | Santa Barbara | 4.3 km |
| 657 San Felipe Dr LIHTC | Santa Barbara | 4.3 km |
| Hotel de Riviera LIHTC | Santa Barbara | 4.8 km |
| Cottage Gardens Apts LIHTC | Santa Barbara | 4.8 km |
| Casas Las Granadas LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Barbara | 4.8 km |
| Johnson Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Barbara | 5.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does The Gardens on Hope have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. 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 The Gardens on Hope?
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 The Gardens on Hope?
Contact the management office at 251 S. Hope Avenue in Santa Barbara. 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.