Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Santa Paula, CA
There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Santa Paula with roughly 530 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.
11
assisted properties
530
subsidized units
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typical rent
—
median wait
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Santa Paula
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Paulan Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Aaaarodney Fernandez Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 74 | — | — |
| Peoples Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 69 | — | — |
| Santa Paula Village Apts LIHTC | 55 | — | — |
| Santa Paula Farmworker Apts LIHTC | 41 | — | — |
| Harvard Place Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Harvard Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Vista Hermosa LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Rodney Fernandez Gardens Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Casa Garcia LIHTC | 14 | — | — |
| Villa Rosa Apts LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Santa Paula (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Paulan Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Aaaarodney Fernandez Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 74 | — | — |
| Peoples Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 69 | — | — |
| Harvard Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Rodney Fernandez Gardens Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Santa Paula
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Paula Village Apts LIHTC | 55 | — | — |
| Santa Paula Farmworker Apts LIHTC | 41 | — | — |
| Harvard Place Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Vista Hermosa LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Casa Garcia LIHTC | 14 | — | — |
| Villa Rosa Apts LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Santa Paula
- 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
- Camarillo, CA
- Moorpark, CA
- Ojai, CA
- Oxnard, CA
- Simi Valley, CA
- Thousand Oaks, CA
- Ventura, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Sacramento, CA
- San Diego, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.