Villa La Esperanza PB Section 8 Goleta, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Villa La Esperanza is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Goleta, CA with 75 units reporting 83% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $1,299/month on average.
75
total units
83%
occupancy
$1,299
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 131 S Kellogg Ave, Goleta, CA 93117 Map → |
| Average household income | $46,600/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,764/yr |
| People per unit | 3.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 63% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 86% |
How to apply at Villa La Esperanza
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 131 S Kellogg Ave, Goleta; 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 (~$1,299/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 657 San Felipe Dr LIHTC | Santa Barbara | 2 km |
| Positano Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Barbara | 2.5 km |
| Pescadero Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Isla Vista | 4 km |
| Parkview Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Isla Vista | 4 km |
| Villa Caridad §202 Senior | Santa Barbara | 5 km |
| St Vincent's Garden LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Barbara | 5 km |
| El Patio Community Housing LIHTC | Santa Barbara | 5 km |
| El Patio Community Housing Phase Ii LIHTC | Santa Barbara | 5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Villa La Esperanza 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 Villa La Esperanza?
Residents report average rents near $1,299/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 Villa La Esperanza?
Contact the management office at 131 S Kellogg Ave in Goleta. 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.