Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Chula Vista, CA
There are 24 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Chula Vista with roughly 2,508 assisted units — including 14 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 22 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $421 to $778 per month. Median reported wait: about 193 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Chula Vista
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Chula Vista
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 271 | — | — |
| Columba Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 200 | — | — |
| Congregational Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | 184 | $428 | — |
| Encelia at Cota Vera LIHTCPB Section 8 | 175 | — | — |
| Palomar Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 168 | — | — |
| Rancho Buena Vista Apts LIHTC | 150 | — | — |
| The Landings Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 143 | — | — |
| Villa Serena Apts LIHTC | 132 | — | — |
| Town Center Manor Public Housing | 121 | $778 | 193 mo |
| Stregis Park LIHTC | 119 | — | — |
| Brisa Del Mar Village Apts LIHTC | 106 | — | — |
| Garden Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 99 | $443 | — |
| Anita Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| The Landings LIHTCPB Section 8 | 92 | — | — |
| Teresina at Lomas Verdes LIHTC | 91 | — | — |
| Silvercrest - Chula Vista PB Section 8 | 74 | $421 | — |
| Cordova Trolley Rehabs LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Los Vecinos Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Seniors on Broadway LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Cordova Village LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Lofts on Landis LIHTCPB Section 8 | 33 | — | — |
| Park Village Apts LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Oxford Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | $438 | — |
| Trolley Terrace LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Chula Vista (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 271 | — | — |
| Columba Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 200 | — | — |
| Congregational Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | 184 | $428 | — |
| Encelia at Cota Vera LIHTCPB Section 8 | 175 | — | — |
| Palomar Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 168 | — | — |
| The Landings Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 143 | — | — |
| Garden Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 99 | $443 | — |
| Anita Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| The Landings LIHTCPB Section 8 | 92 | — | — |
| Silvercrest - Chula Vista PB Section 8 | 74 | $421 | — |
| Cordova Trolley Rehabs LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Los Vecinos Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Lofts on Landis LIHTCPB Section 8 | 33 | — | — |
| Oxford Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | $438 | — |
Public housing developments in Chula Vista
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town Center Manor Public Housing | 121 | $778 | 193 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Chula Vista
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Buena Vista Apts LIHTC | 150 | — | — |
| Villa Serena Apts LIHTC | 132 | — | — |
| Stregis Park LIHTC | 119 | — | — |
| Brisa Del Mar Village Apts LIHTC | 106 | — | — |
| Teresina at Lomas Verdes LIHTC | 91 | — | — |
| Seniors on Broadway LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Cordova Village LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Park Village Apts LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Trolley Terrace LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Chula Vista
- 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
- Carlsbad, 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.