Low Income & Subsidized Housing in San Luis Obispo, CA
There are 20 subsidized and income-restricted properties in San Luis Obispo with roughly 825 assisted units — including 12 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 18 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $426 to $435 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in San Luis Obispo
Complete directory of subsidized housing in San Luis Obispo
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rad 175 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 175 | — | — |
| Madonna Road Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 118 | — | — |
| Iron Works LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Judson Terrace Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 43 | $435 | — |
| Village at Broad Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Del Rio Terrace Apts LIHTC | 41 | — | — |
| Broad Street Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| The Apartments at Toscano LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| Courtyard at the Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Bishop Street Studios LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
| Judson Terrace Lodge §202 Senior | 31 | $426 | — |
| Brizzolara Apts LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Villas at Higuera LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Laurel Creek Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| 860 on the Wye LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Ironbark Apts LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Poinsettia Street Apts LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Carmel Street Apts LIHTC | 19 | — | — |
| Pismo-buchon Apts LIHTC | 11 | — | — |
| Dan Law Apts PB Section 8 | 9 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in San Luis Obispo (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rad 175 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 175 | — | — |
| Madonna Road Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 118 | — | — |
| Iron Works LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Judson Terrace Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 43 | $435 | — |
| Village at Broad Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Broad Street Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| The Apartments at Toscano LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| Courtyard at the Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Bishop Street Studios LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
| Villas at Higuera LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| 860 on the Wye LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Dan Law Apts PB Section 8 | 9 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in San Luis Obispo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Rio Terrace Apts LIHTC | 41 | — | — |
| Brizzolara Apts LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Laurel Creek Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Ironbark Apts LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Poinsettia Street Apts LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Carmel Street Apts LIHTC | 19 | — | — |
| Pismo-buchon Apts LIHTC | 11 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in San Luis Obispo
- 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
- Arroyo Grande, CA
- Morro Bay, CA
- Nipomo, CA
- Paso Robles, CA
- Pismo Beach, CA
- 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.