Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Pismo Beach, CA

There are 3 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Pismo Beach with roughly 65 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $537 to $537 per month.

3
assisted properties
65
subsidized units
$537
typical rent
median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Pismo Beach

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Pismo Beach

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Shell Beach Senior LIHTCPB Section 8 26
Pismo Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 25$537
Pismo Creek Bungalows LIHTCPB Section 8 14

Section 8 apartments in Pismo Beach (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
Shell Beach Senior LIHTCPB Section 8 26
Pismo Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 25$537
Pismo Creek Bungalows LIHTCPB Section 8 14

How to apply for subsidized housing in Pismo Beach

  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.