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.

90
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address251 S. Hope Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units89
Placed in service2020

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 251 S. Hope Avenue, Santa Barbara; 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.

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Hotel de Riviera LIHTCSanta Barbara4.8 km
Cottage Gardens Apts LIHTCSanta Barbara4.8 km
Casas Las Granadas LIHTCPB Section 8Santa Barbara4.8 km
Johnson Court LIHTCPB Section 8Santa Barbara5.2 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.

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.