Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Vista, CA
There are 17 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Vista with roughly 644 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.
17
assisted properties
644
subsidized units
—
typical rent
—
median wait
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Vista
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 81 | — | — |
| Los Robles LIHTCPB Section 8§236 | 80 | — | — |
| Paseo Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 69 | — | — |
| Cedar Nettleton Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| North Santa Fe Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| North Santa Fe Apts LIHTC | 67 | — | — |
| Paseo Artist Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Vista Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | — | — |
| Cedar Road Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Casa Nettleton Apts LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Dezonia Foundation/vista House §811 | 6 | — | — |
| Mara Housing/grace House §811 | 6 | — | — |
| Mitchell Housing Corp/anza §811 | 6 | — | — |
| Starling House/oriente House §811 | 6 | — | — |
| Susan Parham Housing Corp §811 | 6 | — | — |
| Williams Housing / Montgomery §811 | 6 | — | — |
| Downstown - Vista §811 | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Vista (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 81 | — | — |
| Los Robles LIHTCPB Section 8§236 | 80 | — | — |
| Paseo Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 69 | — | — |
| Cedar Nettleton Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| North Santa Fe Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| Paseo Artist Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Vista Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Vista
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Santa Fe Apts LIHTC | 67 | — | — |
| Cedar Road Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Casa Nettleton Apts LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Vista
- 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
- Carlsbad, CA
- Chula Vista, CA
- Coronado, CA
- El Cajon, CA
- Encinitas, CA
- Escondido, CA
- Fallbrook, CA
- Imperial Beach, CA
- La Mesa, CA
- Lakeside, CA
- Lemon Grove, CA
- National City, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.