El Cajon, CA Low Income Housing

El Cajon, CA Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in El Cajon, CA

How do I qualify for low income housing in El Cajon, 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 El Cajon, CA

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in El Cajon, 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 El Cajon, 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 El Cajon, 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 El Cajon, CA

Solterra Apartments - Affordable Community

Solterra Apartments - Affordable Community - El Cajon

151 Chambers St.
El Cajon, CA - 92020
(619) 440-4255
San Diego County

Royal Heights - El Cajon

12135 Royal Rd
El Cajon, CA - 92021
(619) 938-1856
San Diego County

Springboard El Cajon

Springboard El Cajon - El Cajon

1150 Broadway, Suite 235
El Cajon, CA - 92021
800-947-3752
San Diego County

El Cajon Community Development Corporation

El Cajon Community Development Corporation - El Cajon

168 East Main St
El Cajon, CA - 92020
(619) 334-3000
San Diego County
Non Profit Apartment

Teton House - El Cajon

1350 Teton Drive
El Cajon, CA - 92021
619-390-4277
San Diego County
Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): yes
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Key Largo Apartments

Key Largo Apartments - El Cajon

380 N. Mollison Avenue
El Cajon, CA - 92021
(858) 672-3100
San Diego County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Broadway Apartments Ii - El Cajon

1562 E Main Street
El Cajon, CA - 92021
(619) 442-9467
San Diego County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Broadway Apartments I - El Cajon

1562 E Main St
El Cajon, CA - 92021
(619) 442-9467
San Diego County
See What Other Users Are Saying
Apartment Costs (user reports): 1500
1500
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Water
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Lexington Green Apartments - El Cajon

1415 E. Lexington Avenue
El Cajon, CA - 92019
(619) 442-8849
San Diego County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Silvercrest - El Cajon - El Cajon

175 S Anza St
El Cajon, CA - 92020
(562)491-8767
San Diego County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

El Cajon Apartments - El Cajon

180 Ballantyne St
El Cajon, CA - 92020
(310) 204-2050
San Diego County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in El Cajon, 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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