Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Goleta, CA
There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Goleta with roughly 418 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $554 to $1,299 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Goleta
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa La Esperanza PB Section 8 | 75 | $1,299 | — |
| Village at Los Carneros LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Sandpiper Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| Isla Vista Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Aparicio Community Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Storke Ranch Family Apts LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Pescadero Lofts LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
| Lc Grossman LIHTCPB Section 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Goleta Accessible §811 | 12 | $554 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Goleta (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa La Esperanza PB Section 8 | 75 | $1,299 | — |
| Village at Los Carneros LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Sandpiper Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| Isla Vista Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Aparicio Community Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Lc Grossman LIHTCPB Section 8 | 14 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Goleta
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storke Ranch Family Apts LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Pescadero Lofts LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Goleta
- 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
- Carpinteria, CA
- Guadalupe, CA
- Lompoc, CA
- Santa Barbara, CA
- Santa Maria, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Sacramento, CA
- San Diego, CA
- Oakland, CA
- Fresno, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.