Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Ramona, CA
There are 3 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Ramona with roughly 164 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $558 to $683 per month.
3
assisted properties
164
subsidized units
$621
typical rent
—
median wait
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Ramona
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montecito Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | $683 | — |
| Schmale Family Senior Residence LIHTCPB Section 8 | 62 | — | — |
| Peppertree Apartments PB Section 8 | 32 | $558 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Ramona (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montecito Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | $683 | — |
| Schmale Family Senior Residence LIHTCPB Section 8 | 62 | — | — |
| Peppertree Apartments PB Section 8 | 32 | $558 | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Ramona
- 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.
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- Imperial Beach, CA
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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.