Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Carlsbad, CA
There are 16 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Carlsbad with roughly 1,575 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 15 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.
16
assisted properties
1,575
subsidized units
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typical rent
—
median wait
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Carlsbad
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Loma Apts LIHTC | 344 | — | — |
| La Costa Paloma LIHTC | 180 | — | — |
| Hunters Pointe LIHTC | 168 | — | — |
| Laurel Tree Apts LIHTC | 138 | — | — |
| Rancho Carrillo Apts LIHTC | 116 | — | — |
| Mariposa Apts LIHTC | 106 | — | — |
| Poinsettia Station Apts LIHTC | 92 | — | — |
| Pacific Wind Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 89 | — | — |
| Glen Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 78 | — | — |
| Vista Azul LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Cassia Heights Apts LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Tavarua Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Windsor Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Vista Las Flores LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Michalowski House §811 | 6 | — | — |
| Laguna Terrace LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Carlsbad (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 →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Wind Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 89 | — | — |
| Glen Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 78 | — | — |
| Vista Azul LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Tavarua Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Windsor Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Carlsbad
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Loma Apts LIHTC | 344 | — | — |
| La Costa Paloma LIHTC | 180 | — | — |
| Hunters Pointe LIHTC | 168 | — | — |
| Laurel Tree Apts LIHTC | 138 | — | — |
| Rancho Carrillo Apts LIHTC | 116 | — | — |
| Mariposa Apts LIHTC | 106 | — | — |
| Poinsettia Station Apts LIHTC | 92 | — | — |
| Cassia Heights Apts LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Vista Las Flores LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Laguna Terrace LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Carlsbad
- 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.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Chula Vista, CA
- Coronado, CA
- El Cajon, CA
- Encinitas, CA
- Escondido, CA
- Fallbrook, CA
- Imperial Beach, CA
- La Mesa, CA
- Lakeside, CA
- Lemon Grove, CA
- National City, CA
- Oceanside, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.