Watsonville, CA Low Income Housing

Watsonville, CA Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Watsonville, CA

How do I qualify for low income housing in Watsonville, CA?
To qualify for low income housing in California, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Watsonville, CA

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Watsonville, CA, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Watsonville, CA. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Watsonville, California - Santa Cruz County

Studio Apartments $2,502
One Bedroom Apartments $3,293
Two Bedroom Apartments $4,077
Three Bedroom Apartments $4,568

List of Low Income Housing in or near Watsonville, CA

Villas Del Paraiso

Villas Del Paraiso - Watsonville

340A Paraiso Drive
Watsonville, CA - 95076
(831) 768-1548
In the spring of 2000, MidPen Housing purchased a dilapidated trailer park that was at-risk of closure in order to convert it to permanent affordable housing. Completing extensive land renovations and habitat preservations, the hillside next to Pinto Lake in unincorporated Santa Cruz became Villas del Paraiso, affordable farmworker family housing. Villas del Paraiso rental apartments were constructed using manufactured housing materials as required by city ordinances. A community facility inclu...see full details
Santa Cruz County

Via Del Mar

Via Del Mar - Watsonville

124 West Beach Street
Watsonville, CA - 95076
(831) 763-0448
Via del Mar is a key element of an overall downtown revitalization effort in Watsonville. While the local economy is dominated by agriculture, Watsonvilles location in Santa Cruz County and proximity to affluent communities has pushed rents up to levels that are unaffordable to many who work in the fields or service industry. The City of Watsonville leased the Via del Mar site from the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District and then sought MidPen to develop the affordable housing community wi...see full details
Santa Cruz County

San Andreas Apartments - Watsonville

San Andreas Apartments - Watsonville - Watsonville

295 San Andreas Road
Watsonville, CA - 95076
(831) 728-3567
San Andreas represents a remarkable transformation of a dilapidated farm labor camp into a model affordable housing community for farmworker families. The San Andreas labor camp had been deemed uninhabitable by the County of Santa Cruz. MidPen Housing Corp. acquired the property, worked through complicated legal challenges, and provided financial support to a local nonprofit agency that helped relocate the residents while the labor camp was razed and rebuilt. San Andreas, built amid the strawbe...see full details
Santa Cruz County

Jardines Del Valle

Jardines Del Valle - Watsonville

76 Murphy's Road
Watsonville, CA - 95076
(831) 763-1844
Jardines del Valle was named by the residents who experienced the transformation of the property site into "Gardens of the Valley." Before MidPen stepped in to create community improvements and maintain its affordable housing status, Jardines del Valle was Murphys Camp, one of Californias oldest and most dilapidated "bracero" camps for farm laborers. With a complete renovation to the property, Jardines del Valle became a vibrant farmworker affordable housing community with amenities that includ...see full details
Santa Cruz County

Pajaro Court

Pajaro Court - Watsonville

170 Pennsylvania Drive
Watsonville, CA - 95076
(831) 763-2449
Pajaro Court offers 20 low income two and three bedroom units. This is a Low Income Housing Tax Credit community and will have rent and income restrictions based on the Area Median Income. Given the demand for low income housing, there may be a waiting list. If this listing is incorrect, please contact us using the form below. ...see full details
Santa Cruz County

Lincoln Square - Watsonville - Watsonville

1202-1208 Lincoln Street
Watsonville, CA - 95076
(831) 722-9461
Lincoln Square offers low income units. This is a Low Income Housing Tax Credit community and will have rent and income restrictions based on the Area Median Income. Given the demand for low income housing, there may be a waiting list.  If this listing is incorrect, please contact us using the form below. ...see full details
Santa Cruz County

Pacifica Apartments - Watsonville

201 Pacifica Blvd.
Watsonville, CA - 95076
(831) 763-2251
Pacifica Apartments offers 19 low income two and three bedroom units. This is a Low Income Housing community and will have rent and income restrictions based on the Area Median Income. *Given the demand for low income housing, there may be a waiting list. If this listing is incorrect, please contact us using the form below.* ...see full details
Santa Cruz County

Clifford Manor

Clifford Manor - Watsonville

240 Clifford Ave
Watsonville, CA - 95076
(831) 724-4333
Clifford Manor is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Clifford Manor for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Santa Cruz County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Casa De Exito

Casa De Exito - Watsonville

107 California St
Watsonville, CA - 95076
(831) 469-1700
Casa De Exito is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Casa De Exito for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Santa Cruz County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Independence Square - Watsonville

1355 Madison St
Watsonville, CA - 95076
(408) 724-6396
Independence Square is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Independence Square for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Santa Cruz County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Watsonville, CA

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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