Salinas, CA Low Income Housing

Salinas, CA Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Salinas, CA

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

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Salinas, 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 Salinas, 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 Salinas, California - Monterey County

Studio Apartments $2,194
One Bedroom Apartments $2,675
Two Bedroom Apartments $3,790
Three Bedroom Apartments $4,144

List of Low Income Housing in or near Salinas, CA

Catalyst Apartments

Catalyst Apartments - Salinas

235 Martella Street
Salinas, CA - 93901
(831) 649-4522
Catalyst Apartments is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Catalyst Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. ...see full details
Monterey County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Casentini Apartments

Casentini Apartments - Salinas

300 Casentini St
Salinas, CA - 93907
(831) 649-4522
Casentini Apartments is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Casentini Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. ...see full details
Monterey County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Jardines de Boronda - Salinas

15087 Canario St
Salinas, CA - 93907
(831) 724-9640
Jardines de Boronda 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
Monterey County

Tresor Family Apartments - Salinas

1041 Buckhorn Drive
Salinas, CA - 93905
(831) 751-1732
Tresor Family Apartments offers 80 low income two, three and four 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
Monterey County

Tynan Village Apartments - Salinas

323 Front St
Salinas, CA - 93901
(831) 757-3192
Tynan Village Apartments offers 106 low income 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
Monterey County

Salinas Gateway Senior Apartments - Salinas

25 Lincoln Avenue
Salinas, CA - 93901
(831) 754-8926
Salinas Gateway Senior Apartments offers 55 low income studio, one and two 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
Monterey County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): My friend pays 640.00 a month with a 1000.00 a month income
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Las Casas De Madera

Las Casas De Madera - Salinas

510 E Market St
Salinas, CA - 93905
(831) 422-5131
Las Casas De Madera offers low income two, three and four 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
Monterey County
Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): garbage, sewer
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Housing Authority of the County of Monterey

Housing Authority of the County of Monterey - Salinas

123 Rico Street
Salinas, CA - 93907
(831)775-5000
Housing Authority of the County of Monterey provides low income residents with housing assistance through the management of programs such as Low Rent Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program - Section 8. These programs are income based and eligibility requirements are set by HUD. There may be a waiting list for these programs vouchers or rentals and at times the lists may close to new applicants as the need for housing assistance becomes greater than the funds for rental assis...see full details
Monterey County

Neighborhood Housing Services Silicon Valley - Salinas Branch - Salinas

201 John St., Suite G
Salinas, CA - 93901
831-757-3778
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English...see full details
Monterey County

Housing Resource Center Of Monterey County - Salinas

134 East Rossi Street
Salinas, CA - 93901
831-424-9186
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Predatory Lending Education Workshops Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English Spanish...see full details
Monterey County

Northridge Plaza Public Housing Apartments Salinas

Northridge Plaza Public Housing Apartments Salinas - Salinas

1515 Wheeler Dr
Salinas, CA - 93906
(831)443-3860
Northridge Plaza Apartments is a Public Housing complex run by the Housing Authority of Monterey County. Northridge Plaza Apartments has 80 apartments. There are 10 three bedroom apartments, 60 two bedroom apartments and 10 one bedroom apartments. Contact Northridge Plaza Apartments at the phone number provided for current openings and rates. ...see full details
Monterey County

Laguna Haciendas Public Housing Apartments Salinas

Laguna Haciendas Public Housing Apartments Salinas - Salinas

44 Hacienda Place
Salinas, CA - 93901
(831) 422-4521
Laguna Haciendas Apartments in Salinas is a Public Housing operated complex. There are 100 apartments at Laguna Haciendas. 8 one bedroom apartments, 46 two bedroom apartments, 36 two bedroom apartments and 10 four bedroom apartments. Contact Laguna Haciendas Apartments at the phone number provided for current openings and rates. ...see full details
Monterey County

Plaza House Public Housing Apartments Salinas

Plaza House Public Housing Apartments Salinas - Salinas

30 E Market St
Salinas, CA - 93901
(831)783-0438
Plaza House apartments is a public housing building in Salinas CA run by the housing authority of Monterey County. There are 26 one bedroom apartments at this building. Contact the Plaza house apartments for current openings and rates. ...see full details
Monterey County

Jardines Del Monte Public Housing Apartments

Jardines Del Monte Public Housing Apartments - Salinas

1253 Del Monte
Salinas, CA - 93905
(831)759-2652
Jardines Del Monte Townhouse apartments is a public housing complex run by the Monterey County housing authority. There are 11 three bedroom apartments available at this complex. ...see full details
Monterey County

El Gin Village Public Housing Apartments

El Gin Village Public Housing Apartments - Salinas

350 Casentini St
Salinas, CA - 93907
(831)783-0438
El Gin Village Apartments in Salinas CA, is a public housing apartment complex run by the Housing Authority of Monterey County. There are 50 apartments at this complex. 40 three bedroom apartments and 10 four bedroom apartments. ...see full details
Monterey County

Parkside Manor Public Housing Apartments Salinas

Parkside Manor Public Housing Apartments Salinas - Salinas

1112 Parkside St
Salinas, CA - 93906
(831)449-7268
Parkside Manor Apartments in Salinas CA is a Public Housing complex run by the Housing Authority of Monterey County. There are 88 apartments at Parkside Manor. There are 72 one bedroom apartments, 8 two bedroom apartments, 4 four bedroom apartments, and 4 five bedroom apartments. Contact Parkside Manor apartments at the phone number provided for current rates and openings. ...see full details
Monterey County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): 1300
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Tesoro Del Campo Public Housing Apartments

Tesoro Del Campo Public Housing Apartments - Salinas

42 La Posada Dr
Salinas, CA - 93906
831-753-6987
Tesoro Del Campo is a Public Housing Complex owned by the Housing Authority of Monterey County. Contact the apartment complex at the phone number provided to obtain an application. 57 units. Six 4-bedroom apartments, 43 3 bedroom apartments, 8 2 bedroom apartments. Housing Authority of Monterey County, 123 Rico Street, Salinas, CA 93907 phone (831)775-5000...see full details
Monterey County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): 600-750
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Vista De La Terraza Cooperative - Salinas

600 E Market St
Salinas, CA - 93905
(831)757-6251
PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES...see full details
Monterey County
Non Profit Apartment

El Estero Senior Housing - Salinas

295 Main St Ste 100
Salinas, CA - 93901
(831)757-6251
TO OPERATE AFFORDABLE ELDERLY HOUSING...see full details
Monterey County
Non Profit Apartment

Housing Advocacy Council Of Monterey County

Housing Advocacy Council Of Monterey County - Salinas

PO Box 1307
Salinas, CA - 93902
831-424-9186
Homeless Prevention Services...see full details
Monterey County
Non Profit Apartment

Monterey County Housing, - Salinas

123 Rico St
Salinas, CA - 93907
(831)424-2892
Monterey County Housing, Inc. Has Provided A 50 Unit Senior Housing Program In King City And A 27 Unit Very Low Income Single Room Occupancy Program In Salinas. Additionally, A Great Deal Of Effort Is Made To Expand The Availability Of Low Income Housing Within Monterey County In Conjunction With Its Sister Organization, MCHI Affordable Acquisitions, Inc. And The Housing Authority Of The County Of Monterey....see full details
Monterey County
Non Profit Apartment

Monterey County Land Watch

Monterey County Land Watch - Salinas

Box 1876
Salinas, CA - 93902
(831)422-9390
The Mission Of LandWatch Monterey County Is To Promote And Inspire Sound Land Use Legislation At The City, County, And Regional Levels Through Grassroots Community Action....see full details
Monterey County
Non Profit Apartment

Gabilan Plaza Ii - Salinas

736 Williams Rd
Salinas, CA - 93905
925-284-6464
Gabilan Plaza Ii is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Gabilan Plaza Ii for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Monterey County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Gabilan Plaza I - Salinas

730 Williams Rd
Salinas, CA - 93905
925-284-6464
Gabilan Plaza I is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Gabilan Plaza I for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Monterey County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Steinbeck Commons - Salinas

10 Lincoln Ave
Salinas, CA - 93901
831 754-1918
Steinbeck Commons is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Steinbeck Commons for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Monterey County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Plaza Apartments

Plaza Apartments - Salinas

35 Rosarita Drive
Salinas, CA - 93906
(831) 484-8100
Plaza Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Plaza Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Monterey County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Salinas, 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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