Low Income & Subsidized Housing in San Pedro, CA
There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in San Pedro with roughly 1,157 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $464 to $922 per month. Median reported wait: about 49 months.
Map of subsidized housing in San Pedro
Complete directory of subsidized housing in San Pedro
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho San Pedro Public Housing | 478 | $757 | 49 mo |
| Harbor Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | 178 | $464 | — |
| Verdes Del Oriente LIHTCPB Section 8 | 113 | $922 | — |
| Park Western Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | $657 | — |
| Beacon Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 89 | — | — |
| Pacific Avenue Arts Colony LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| Toberman Village LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
| Santa Cruz Terrace LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| California Hotel LIHTC | 39 | — | — |
| San Pedro New Hope Courtyard LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in San Pedro (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | 178 | $464 | — |
| Verdes Del Oriente LIHTCPB Section 8 | 113 | $922 | — |
| Park Western Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | $657 | — |
| Beacon Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 89 | — | — |
| Pacific Avenue Arts Colony LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
Public housing developments in San Pedro
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho San Pedro Public Housing | 478 | $757 | 49 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in San Pedro
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toberman Village LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
| Santa Cruz Terrace LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| California Hotel LIHTC | 39 | — | — |
| San Pedro New Hope Courtyard LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in San Pedro
- 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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- Bell, CA
- Bell Gardens, CA
- Bellflower, 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.