Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Ventura, CA
There are 30 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Ventura with roughly 1,841 assisted units — including 17 project-based Section 8 buildings, 4 public housing developments, and 25 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $557 to $1,206 per month. Median reported wait: about 93 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Ventura
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Del Mar Commons LIHTC | 142 | — | — |
| Vista Del Mar Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 142 | — | — |
| Vista Del Mar LIHTC | 140 | — | — |
| Villages at Westview - Phase 1 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 131 | — | — |
| Westview Village Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 105 | — | — |
| Cypress Meadows LIHTC | 104 | — | — |
| Johnson Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 101 | — | — |
| Buena Vida Et Al Public Housing | 99 | $1,206 | 91 mo |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 86 | $892 | 95 mo |
| Citrus Tree Apts LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
| Silvercrest-ventura PB Section 8 | 74 | $557 | — |
| Working Artists Ventura LIHTCPB Section 8 | 69 | — | — |
| Azahar Place LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Los Angeles Avenue Apts Phase I LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Westview Village Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Willett Ranch LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Ventura Garden Estates LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| El Patio Hotel LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Castillo Del Sol Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Chapel Lane Senior Apts LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
| Encanto Del Mar LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| El Portal LIHTCPB Section 8 | 29 | — | — |
| Snapdragon Place Apts Phase 1 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Rancho Verde Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Riverside Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 23 | — | — |
| Snapdragon Place Apartments, Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | — | — |
| Soho Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Bell Way Apts LIHTC | 11 | — | — |
| Buena Vida Et Al Public Housing | 2 | — | — |
| Westview Village Public Housing | 2 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Ventura (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Del Mar Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 142 | — | — |
| Villages at Westview - Phase 1 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 131 | — | — |
| Westview Village Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 105 | — | — |
| Johnson Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 101 | — | — |
| Silvercrest-ventura PB Section 8 | 74 | $557 | — |
| Working Artists Ventura LIHTCPB Section 8 | 69 | — | — |
| Westview Village Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Willett Ranch LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| El Patio Hotel LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Castillo Del Sol Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Encanto Del Mar LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| El Portal LIHTCPB Section 8 | 29 | — | — |
| Snapdragon Place Apts Phase 1 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Rancho Verde Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Riverside Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 23 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Ventura
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vida Et Al Public Housing | 99 | $1,206 | 91 mo |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 86 | $892 | 95 mo |
| Buena Vida Et Al Public Housing | 2 | — | — |
| Westview Village Public Housing | 2 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Ventura
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Del Mar Commons LIHTC | 142 | — | — |
| Vista Del Mar LIHTC | 140 | — | — |
| Cypress Meadows LIHTC | 104 | — | — |
| Citrus Tree Apts LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
| Azahar Place LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Los Angeles Avenue Apts Phase I LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Ventura Garden Estates LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Chapel Lane Senior Apts LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
| Bell Way Apts LIHTC | 11 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Ventura
- 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
- Santa Paula, CA
- Simi Valley, CA
- Thousand Oaks, 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.