Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Lemon Grove, CA

There are 5 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Lemon Grove with roughly 421 assisted units — including 4 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 $423 to $423 per month.

5
assisted properties
421
subsidized units
$423
typical rent
median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Lemon Grove

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Terrace Gardens Seniors Apts LIHTC 150
St. Johns Plaza Apartments PB Section 8 99$423
Citronica Two LIHTCPB Section 8 80
Citronica One LIHTCPB Section 8 56
Citron Court LIHTCPB Section 8 36

Section 8 apartments in Lemon Grove (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
St. Johns Plaza Apartments PB Section 8 99$423
Citronica Two LIHTCPB Section 8 80
Citronica One LIHTCPB Section 8 56
Citron Court LIHTCPB Section 8 36

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Lemon Grove

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

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Terrace Gardens Seniors Apts LIHTC 150

How to apply for subsidized housing in Lemon Grove

  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.