Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Aptos, CA

There are 5 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Aptos with roughly 242 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $531 to $531 per month.

5
assisted properties
242
subsidized units
$531
typical rent
median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Aptos

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Via Pacifica Gardens PB Section 8 80$531
Parkhurst Terrace LIHTC 68
Aptos Blue Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 40
Seacliff Highlands Apts LIHTC 39
Merrill Road Apts LIHTC 15

Section 8 apartments in Aptos (project-based)

These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Via Pacifica Gardens PB Section 8 80$531
Aptos Blue Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 40

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Aptos

Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Parkhurst Terrace LIHTC 68
Seacliff Highlands Apts LIHTC 39
Merrill Road Apts LIHTC 15

How to apply for subsidized housing in Aptos

  1. Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
  2. Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
  3. Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
  4. Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.

Nearby cities with low income housing

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.