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
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported 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 →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported 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
- 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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- Templeton, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Sacramento, CA
- San Diego, CA
- Oakland, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.