Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Santa Ana, CA
There are 33 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Santa Ana with roughly 3,957 assisted units — including 27 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 31 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $356 to $771 per month.
33
assisted properties
3,957
subsidized units
$564
typical rent
—
median wait
Map of subsidized housing in Santa Ana
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Santa Ana
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick Square Apts LIHTC | 500 | — | — |
| Metro East Senior Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 418 | — | — |
| First Point I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 346 | — | — |
| City Gardens Apts LIHTC | 274 | — | — |
| First Point Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 206 | — | — |
| Flower Park Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | 198 | $356 | — |
| Rosswood Villa PB Section 8 | 198 | $420 | — |
| Santa Ana Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 198 | $403 | — |
| Wilshire & Minnie Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | — | — |
| Flower Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 140 | $396 | — |
| Cornerstone Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 126 | — | — |
| Legacy Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 93 | — | — |
| Estrella Springs LIHTCPB Section 8 | 91 | — | — |
| The Crossroads at Washington LIHTCPB Section 8 | 86 | — | — |
| Archways Santa Ana LIHTCPB Section 8 | 85 | — | — |
| Heroes Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Santa Ana Station District Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 74 | — | — |
| Andalucia Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| First Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 69 | — | — |
| Heninger Village Apts LIHTC | 58 | — | — |
| Santa Ana Arts Collective LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Casa Querencia LIHTCPB Section 8 | 57 | — | — |
| Sullivan Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | $756 | — |
| Santa Ana Infill LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Tiny Tim LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Ross & Durant Apts LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
| Wiseplace Permanent Supportive Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Santa Ana Station District Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Vista Del Rio LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Lacy & Raitt Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Highland Manor Apts. PB Section 8 | 12 | $771 | — |
| La Gema Del Barrio LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
| Raitt Street Apts LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Santa Ana (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro East Senior Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 418 | — | — |
| First Point I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 346 | — | — |
| First Point Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 206 | — | — |
| Flower Park Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | 198 | $356 | — |
| Rosswood Villa PB Section 8 | 198 | $420 | — |
| Santa Ana Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 198 | $403 | — |
| Wilshire & Minnie Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | — | — |
| Flower Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 140 | $396 | — |
| Cornerstone Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 126 | — | — |
| Legacy Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 93 | — | — |
| Estrella Springs LIHTCPB Section 8 | 91 | — | — |
| The Crossroads at Washington LIHTCPB Section 8 | 86 | — | — |
| Archways Santa Ana LIHTCPB Section 8 | 85 | — | — |
| Heroes Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Santa Ana Station District Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 74 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Santa Ana
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick Square Apts LIHTC | 500 | — | — |
| City Gardens Apts LIHTC | 274 | — | — |
| Heninger Village Apts LIHTC | 58 | — | — |
| Ross & Durant Apts LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
| La Gema Del Barrio LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
| Raitt Street Apts LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Santa Ana
- 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
- Anaheim, CA
- Brea, CA
- Buena Park, CA
- Costa Mesa, CA
- Fullerton, CA
- Garden Grove, CA
- Huntington Beach, CA
- Irvine, CA
- La Habra, CA
- Laguna Beach, CA
- Midway City, CA
- Newport Beach, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.