Cardiff By The Sea, CA Low Income Housing

Cardiff By The Sea, CA Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Cardiff By The Sea, CA

How do I qualify for low income housing in Cardiff By The Sea, 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 Cardiff By The Sea, CA

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Cardiff By The Sea, 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 Cardiff By The Sea, 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 Cardiff By The Sea, California - San Diego County

Studio Apartments $1,885
One Bedroom Apartments $2,399
Two Bedroom Apartments $3,279
Three Bedroom Apartments $3,988

List of Low Income Housing in or near Cardiff By The Sea, CA

Su Casa Por Cortez - Encinitas

620 Melba Rd
Encinitas, CA -
(760)436-3209
San Diego County
Listing Location: 1.27 miles from Cardiff By The Sea

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Esperanza Gardens Public Housing - Encinitas

920 Regal Road
Encinitas, CA - 92024
(760) 476-9860
San Diego County
Listing Location: 1.29 miles from Cardiff By The Sea


Pacific Southwest Community Development Corp - Solana Beach

215 So. Highway 101
Solana Beach, CA - 92075
(858) 675-0506
San Diego County
Listing Location: 2.28 miles from Cardiff By The Sea

Non Profit Apartment

Cantebria Senior Homes - Encinitas

Via Cantebria
Encinitas, CA - 92024
(415) 345-4400
San Diego County
Listing Location: 2.41 miles from Cardiff By The Sea

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Affordable Housing People - Carlsbad

2311 Marca Pl
Carlsbad, CA - 92009

San Diego County
Listing Location: 4.27 miles from Cardiff By The Sea

Non Profit Apartment

La Costa Paloma Public Housing - Carlsbad

1953 Dove Lane
Carlsbad, CA - 92009
(760) 476-9860
San Diego County
Listing Location: 5.71 miles from Cardiff By The Sea


Nccf-National City Community Development Corporation - Carlsbad

6965 El Camino Real, Ste 105
Carlsbad, CA - 92009
(760)438-7704
San Diego County
Listing Location: 5.77 miles from Cardiff By The Sea

Non Profit Apartment

Cassia Heights Apartments - Affordable Community - Carlsbad

2029 Cassia Rd.
Carlsbad, CA - 92009
(760) 476-0546
San Diego County
Listing Location: 6.37 miles from Cardiff By The Sea


Poinsettia Station Affordable Housing - Carlsbad

6811 Embarcadero Lane
Carlsbad, CA - 92011
(760) 438-8839
San Diego County
Listing Location: 6.38 miles from Cardiff By The Sea


Villa Loma Apartments Affordable housing - Carlsbad

6421 Tobria Terrace
Carlsbad, CA - 92011
(760) 929-7555
San Diego County
Listing Location: 6.47 miles from Cardiff By The Sea


Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Cardiff By The Sea, 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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Check to see if you qualify for low cost or free housing by comparing the guidelines to your income records.



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