San Marcos, CA Low Income Housing

San Marcos, CA Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in San Marcos, CA

How do I qualify for low income housing in San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, CA

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

Terra Cotta Apartments Affordable Housing

Terra Cotta Apartments Affordable Housing - San Marcos

523 Rush Drive
San Marcos, CA - 92078
(760) 471-6151
Affordable housing number of units: 168 Amenities: Wall-to wall carpeting Gas stove Dishwasher Air-conditioning Deck/patio Community room with kitchen Laundry facilities Swimming pool with baby pool BBQ area Children's play areas Assigned carport and surface parking Courtesy patrol Professional on-site management Affordable Housing Community. Income restrictions apply. Contact the property for current availability. Wait-lists may apply. ...see full details
San Diego County

Sage Canyon Apartments Affordable Housing

Sage Canyon Apartments Affordable Housing - San Marcos

1020 Stephanie Court
San Marcos, CA - 92078
(760) 798-9113
Affordable housing number of units : 72 Amenities: Wall-to-wall carpeting All-electric kitchen Dishwasher Air-conditioning Deck/patio Community room with kitchen Laundry facilities BBQ and picnic area Children's play areas Community garden Assigned carport parking Courtesy patrol Professional on-site management Affordable Housing Community. Income restrictions apply. Contact the property for current availability. Wait-lists may apply. ...see full details
San Diego County

Copper Creek Apartments Affordable Housing

Copper Creek Apartments Affordable Housing - San Marcos

1730 Elfin Forest Road
San Marcos, CA - 92078
(760) 510-0210
Affordable housing number of units: 204 Amenities: Wall-to-wall carpeting All-electric kitchen Dishwasher Air-conditioning Deck/patio Community room with kitchen Computer lab Laundry facilities Swimming pool with baby pool BBQ and picnic area Tot lot Assigned carport and suface parking Courtesy parking Professional on-site management Affordable Housing Community. Income restrictions apply. Contact the property for current availability. Wait-lists may apply. ...see full details
San Diego County

Ventaliso Apartments - Affordable Community

Ventaliso Apartments - Affordable Community - San Marcos

609 Richmar Ave.
San Marcos, CA - 92069
(760) 798-1035
Amenities: Common Area Community Room with Kitchen Computer Lab Gardening Area On-Site Laundry Facilities Playground ...see full details
San Diego County

Sage Pointe - Affordable Community

Sage Pointe - Affordable Community - San Marcos

225 Autumn Dr.
San Marcos, CA - 92069
(760) 591-7937
Amenities: BBQ Grill(s) Courtyard On-Site Laundry Facilities Playground Tot Lot ...see full details
San Diego County

Promenade at Creekside - Affordable Community

Promenade at Creekside - Affordable Community - San Marcos

760-736-8010
San Marcos, CA - 92078
(760) 736-8010
Amenities: BBQ Grill(s) Common Area Community Garden Community Room with Kitchen Computer Lab Exercise Equipment On-Site Laundry Facilities Pool Theater Area Tot Lot ...see full details
San Diego County

Mariposa Apartments(CA) - Affordable Community

Mariposa Apartments(CA) - Affordable Community - San Marcos

604 W. Richmar Ave
San Marcos, CA - 92069
(760) 744-3758
Amenities: On-Site Laundry Facilities Outdoor Lounge Area Pool Tot Lot ...see full details
San Diego County

Eastgate at Creekside - Affordable Community

Eastgate at Creekside - Affordable Community - San Marcos

16 Creekside Dr.
San Marcos, CA - 92078
(760) 798-0191
Amenities: BBQ Grill(s) Community Room with Kitchen Educational Programs On-Site Laundry Facilities Tot Lot ...see full details
San Diego County

Westlake Village - CA

Westlake Village - CA - San Marcos

413 & 417 Autumn Dr.
San Marcos, CA - 92069
(760) 571-6958
Amenities:     Centralized laundry facilities     Outdoor community areas     Two playgrounds 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
San Diego County

Villa Serena - Affordable Housing

Villa Serena - Affordable Housing - San Marcos

340 Marcos Street
San Marcos, CA - 92069
(760) 744-2450
Amenities: Sparkling Swimming Pool Two Playground Areas Gated Community Basketball Court Learning Center BBQ Facilities Recreation Room Professional Onsite Staffing Full Furnished Kitchen (Refrigerator, Stove and Dishwasher) Tile Floors Ceiling Fans Central Heating and Air Conditioning Wall-to-Wall Carpet Rent: 1-Bedroom/1 Bath (570 Sq. Ft.*) $415-$875** 2-Bedroom/1 Bath (756 Sq. Ft.*) $497-$980** 2-Bedroom/1 Bath (850 Sq. Ft.*) $497-$980** ...see full details
San Diego County

Sierra Vista - Affordable Housing

Sierra Vista - Affordable Housing - San Marcos

422 Los Vallecitos
San Marcos, CA - 92069
(760) 471-1776
Sierra Vista Apartments is an Affordable Income Housing Community. Amenities: Three Laundry Facilities Carport Parking Learning and Computer Center After School Program Evening English as a Second Language classes Playground Carpet Stove Dishwasher Disposal Refrigerator Walk-in Closet Balconies (Select Units) Central Heating and Air Conditioning Water, Trash and Gas Paid Rent: 2-Bedroom/2 Bath (1105 Sq. Ft.*) $793-$959** 3-Bedroom/2 Bath (...see full details
San Diego County

Paseo del Oro - Affordable Housing

Paseo del Oro - Affordable Housing - San Marcos

432 W. Mission Rd.
San Marcos, CA - 92069
(760) 471-4867
The Paseo del Oro Community is a 3-story building with mixed usage of Residential and Commercial Units. Amenities: Swimming Pool Laundry Rooms Playgrounds Access Gates Dishwasher Disposal Individual Central HVAC System Frost Free Refrigerator Patio/Balcony Rent: 1-Bedroom/1 Bath (596 Sq. Ft.*) $431-$875** 2-Bedroom/1 Bath (840 Sq. Ft.*) $526-$1085** 3-Bedroom/2 Bath (1088 Sq. Ft.*) $564-$1325** 3-Bedroom/1.5 Bath (1244 Sq. Ft.*) $899-$1475** Given...see full details
San Diego County

Melrose Villas - Affordable Housing

Melrose Villas - Affordable Housing - San Marcos

1820 Melrose Dr.
San Marcos, CA - 92078
(760) 798-7500
As the first new construction in the redevelopment area of Lake San Marcos, Melrose Villas was developed in the midst of upscale suburban housing to address the needs of low-income workforce employees in the city of San Marcos. The beautiful community offers quality housing to low-income families and Hope through Housing provides child, youth and family support services every week. Community Amenities: Built in 2006 with State of the Art Amenities On-site Professional Staffing Beauti...see full details
San Diego County

Knolls Apartments - San Marcos

Knolls Apartments - San Marcos - San Marcos

688 Vineyard Rd
San Marcos, CA - 92069
(760) 744-7133
Knolls Apartments offers 61 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
San Diego County

National Housing Corporation - San Marcos

1649 Capalina Rd Ste 500
San Marcos, CA - 92069
760-591-9737
SPONSOR AND FOSTER LOW-INCOME HOUSING...see full details
San Diego County
Non Profit Apartment

Downtown San Marcos - San Marcos

2248 Tierra Verde
San Marcos, CA - 92069
619-471-9494
Downtown San Marcos is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Downtown San Marcos for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
San Diego County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in San Marcos, 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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