Escondido, CA Low Income Housing

Escondido, CA Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Escondido, CA

How do I qualify for low income housing in Escondido, 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 Escondido, CA

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

Sunrise Place Public Housing

Sunrise Place Public Housing - Escondido

1245 Grand Avenue
Escondido, CA - 92027
(760) 737-7692
San Diego County

Orange Place Public Housing

Orange Place Public Housing - Escondido

1500 Orange Avenue
Escondido, CA - 92029
(760) 745-1500
San Diego County

Manzanita Public Housing

Manzanita Public Housing - Escondido

260 N Midway Drive
Escondido, CA - 92027
(760) 746-2000
San Diego County

Eucalyptus View Public Housing

Eucalyptus View Public Housing - Escondido

1821 Escondido Boulevard
Escondido, CA - 92025
(760) 745-1500
San Diego County

Daybreak Grove Public Housing

Daybreak Grove Public Housing - Escondido

1256 E Washington Avenue
Escondido, CA - 92027
(760) 745-1500
San Diego County

Avocado Court Public Housing

Avocado Court Public Housing - Escondido

215 E. El Norte Parkway
Escondido, CA - 92026
(760) 745-1500
San Diego County

15th Avenue Cooperative Public Housing Apartments

15th Avenue Cooperative Public Housing Apartments - Escondido

444 W. 15th Avenue
Escondido, CA - 92025
(760) 745-1500
San Diego County

Sonoma Court - Affordable Community

Sonoma Court - Affordable Community - Escondido

508 E. Mission Ave.
Escondido, CA - 92025
(760) 745-9314
San Diego County

Juniper Senior Village - Affordable Housing

Juniper Senior Village - Affordable Housing - Escondido

215 E. Washington Ave.
Escondido, CA - 92025
(760) 294-1474
San Diego County

Cobblestone Village Apartments - Affordable Housing

Cobblestone Village Apartments - Affordable Housing - Escondido

360 E. Washington Ave.
Escondido, CA - 92025
(760) 741-9075
San Diego County

Via Roble Apartments - Escondido

1553 S Escondido Blvd
Escondido, CA - 92025
(760) 432-9212
San Diego County
See What Other Users Are Saying
Apartment Costs (user reports): 1,900
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): water
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Villa Escondido Apartments

Villa Escondido Apartments - Escondido

511 E Grand Ave
Escondido, CA - 92025
(714) 799-1339
San Diego County

Community Housing Works

Community Housing Works - Escondido

1820 S. Escondido Blvd., Suite 101
Escondido, CA - 92025
760-432-6878
San Diego County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): 1400
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Water trash
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Affordable Housing Initiatives - Escondido

662 Tranquility Gln
Escondido, CA - 92027
760-743-8843
San Diego County
Non Profit Apartment

North County Interfaith Council

North County Interfaith Council - Escondido

550 West Washington Avenue
Escondido, CA - 92025
(760) 489-6380
San Diego County
Non Profit Apartment

Escondido Apartments - Escondido

500 N Midway Dr
Escondido, CA - 92027
858-312-8170
San Diego County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Mission Terrace Apartments

Mission Terrace Apartments - Escondido

832 N Juniper St
Escondido, CA - 92025
(760)747-3549
San Diego County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Salvation Army - Escondido - Escondido

1301 Las Villas Way
Escondido, CA - 92026
(562)491-8767
San Diego County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Escondido, 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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