Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Watsonville, CA
There are 18 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Watsonville with roughly 1,003 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 15 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $445 to $906 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Watsonville
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Montana Apts LIHTC | 132 | — | — |
| Stone Creek Apts LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Clifford Manor PB Section 8 | 100 | $906 | — |
| Independence Square PB Section 8 | 100 | $445 | — |
| Schapiro Knolls LIHTCPB Section 8 | 87 | — | — |
| Northgate Apts LIHTC | 82 | — | — |
| Tabasa Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 53 | — | — |
| Villas Del Paraiso LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Pippin Orchards Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| San Andreas Farm Labor Camp LIHTC | 43 | — | — |
| Villa La Posada LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Via Del Mar LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Evergreen Apts LIHTC | 37 | — | — |
| Pacifica Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 19 | — | — |
| Jardines Del Valle LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
| Tierra Linda LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
| Pajaro Court LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
| Casa de Exito, Inc. §811 | 5 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Watsonville (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifford Manor PB Section 8 | 100 | $906 | — |
| Independence Square PB Section 8 | 100 | $445 | — |
| Schapiro Knolls LIHTCPB Section 8 | 87 | — | — |
| Tabasa Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 53 | — | — |
| Pippin Orchards Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Pacifica Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 19 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Watsonville
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 Montana Apts LIHTC | 132 | — | — |
| Stone Creek Apts LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Northgate Apts LIHTC | 82 | — | — |
| Villas Del Paraiso LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| San Andreas Farm Labor Camp LIHTC | 43 | — | — |
| Villa La Posada LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Via Del Mar LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Evergreen Apts LIHTC | 37 | — | — |
| Jardines Del Valle LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
| Tierra Linda LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
| Pajaro Court LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Watsonville
- 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
- Aptos, CA
- Freedom, CA
- Santa Cruz, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Sacramento, CA
- San Diego, CA
- Oakland, CA
- Fresno, CA
- Long Beach, CA
- Bakersfield, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.