Union Plaza PB Section 8 Santa Maria, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Union Plaza is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Santa Maria, CA with 122 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $452/month on average.
122
total units
91%
occupancy
$452
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 N Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,060/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,448/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 16% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 97% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Union Plaza
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 120 N Broadway, Santa Maria; 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 (~$452/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Santa Maria
- The Vizcaya Apts LIHTC
- Westgate Courtyards LIHTC
- Centennial Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8
- Santa Maria Studios LIHTCPB Section 8
- Rancho Gardens Apts I LIHTC
- The Residences at Depot Street LIHTCPB Section 8
- Los Adobes de Maria Ii LIHTC
- Rancho Hermosa LIHTCPB Section 8
- Oak Knolls Apartments PB Section 8
- Sierra Madre Cottages LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Los Adobes de Maria Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Maria | 0.8 km |
| Central Plaza Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Maria | 1.4 km |
| New Visions/smile Housing Corp. §811 | Santa Maria | 1.4 km |
| Ted Zenich Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Maria | 1.7 km |
| Rancho Gardens Apts Ii LIHTC | Santa Maria | 2.2 km |
| Valentine Court I PB Section 8 | Santa Maria | 2.4 km |
| West Cox Cottages LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Maria | 2.4 km |
| Los Pinos LIHTC | Santa Maria | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Union Plaza 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 Union Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $452/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 Union Plaza?
Contact the management office at 120 N Broadway in Santa Maria. 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.