Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Escondido, CA
There are 25 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Escondido with roughly 2,076 assisted units — including 14 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 23 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $404 to $437 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Escondido
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Cove Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 200 | — | — |
| Cypress Cove LIHTC | 198 | — | — |
| Terraces Apts LIHTC | 190 | — | — |
| Village Grove Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 161 | — | — |
| Windsor Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 132 | — | — |
| Villa Escondido Apts LIHTC | 112 | — | — |
| Escondido Gardens Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 92 | — | — |
| Escondido Apts PB Section 8 | 91 | $404 | — |
| Southwest Summit Rose - Rosewood LIHTC | 91 | — | — |
| Summit Rose Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 91 | — | — |
| Via Roble Apts LIHTC | 87 | — | — |
| Las Ventanas Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Escondido §202 Senior | 74 | $437 | — |
| Juniper Senior Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 61 | — | — |
| Sonoma Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 61 | — | — |
| The Crossings at Escondido LIHTCPB Section 8 | 55 | — | — |
| Valley Senior Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Cobblestone Village Apts LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| The Crossings at Escondido Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Avocado Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Solutions Escondido LIHTCPB Section 8 | 33 | — | — |
| Orange Place LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Eucalyptus View Co-operative LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Daybreak Grove/sunrise Place LIHTC | 21 | — | — |
| Emerald Gardens LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Escondido (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Cove Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 200 | — | — |
| Village Grove Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 161 | — | — |
| Windsor Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 132 | — | — |
| Escondido Gardens Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 92 | — | — |
| Escondido Apts PB Section 8 | 91 | $404 | — |
| Summit Rose Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 91 | — | — |
| Las Ventanas Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Juniper Senior Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 61 | — | — |
| Sonoma Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 61 | — | — |
| The Crossings at Escondido LIHTCPB Section 8 | 55 | — | — |
| Valley Senior Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| The Crossings at Escondido Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Avocado Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Solutions Escondido LIHTCPB Section 8 | 33 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Escondido
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Cove LIHTC | 198 | — | — |
| Terraces Apts LIHTC | 190 | — | — |
| Villa Escondido Apts LIHTC | 112 | — | — |
| Southwest Summit Rose - Rosewood LIHTC | 91 | — | — |
| Via Roble Apts LIHTC | 87 | — | — |
| Cobblestone Village Apts LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Orange Place LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Eucalyptus View Co-operative LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Daybreak Grove/sunrise Place LIHTC | 21 | — | — |
| Emerald Gardens LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Escondido
- 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
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- Encinitas, 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.