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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Santa Ana, CA

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Orange County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2024 in Santa Ana, CA.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Orange County, CA$129,000Very Low Income (50%)$55,250$63,100$71,050$78,900$85,250
Extremely Low Income (30%)$33,150$37,900$42,650$47,350$51,150
Low Income (80%) $88,400$101,000$113,650$126,250$136,350

Orange County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Orange County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest Orange County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.

Public Housing Eligibility

To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.

Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.

Garden Grove Housing Authority

12966 S Euclid St #150
Garden Grove, CA - 92840
Orange County
Website: https://ggcity.org/housing-authority
Phone Number: (714) 741-5150

City of Anaheim Housing Authority

201 S Anaheim Blvd
Anaheim, CA - 92805
Orange County
Website: http://www.anaheim.net/668/Housing-Authority
Phone Number: (714) 765-4320

Santa Ana Housing Authority

20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA - 92702
Orange County
Website: http://www.ci.santa-ana.ca.us
Phone Number: (714) 667-2200

Orange County Housing Authority

1501 E St Andrew Pl
Santa Ana, CA - 92706
Orange County
Website: https://ochousing.org/
Phone Number: (714) 480-2700

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Santa Ana, CA

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Santa Ana, CA. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Santa Ana, CA Orange County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$2200Estimated $660.00 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$2344Estimated $703.20 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$2783Estimated $834.90 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$3769Estimated $1,130.70 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Santa Ana, CA

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

La Gema Del Barrio

638 E Adams St
Santa Ana, CA - 92707
Total Apartment Units: 6
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 6
Years In Service Since: 1992
Family Apartments: YES

Raitt Street Apartments

201 N Raitt St
Santa Ana, CA - 92703
Total Apartment Units: 6
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 6
3 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 1993
Family Apartments: YES

City Gardens Apartments

2901 N Bristol St
Santa Ana, CA - 92706
Total Apartment Units: 274
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 274
Years In Service Since: 1996

Warwick Square Apartments

780 S Lyon St
Santa Ana, CA - 92705
Total Apartment Units: 500
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 500
Years In Service Since: 1996
Family Apartments: YES

Heninger Village Apartments

200 S Sycamore St
Santa Ana, CA - 92701
Total Apartment Units: 58
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 58
1 Bedroom apartments 39
2 Bedroom apartments 19
Years In Service Since: 2001
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Santa Ana Towers

401 W First St
Santa Ana, CA - 92701
Total Apartment Units: 200
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 200
1 Bedroom apartments 199
Years In Service Since: 2001
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Wakeham Grant Apartments

816 Minnie St
Santa Ana, CA - 92701
Total Apartment Units: 127
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 127
1 Bedroom apartments 120
2 Bedroom apartments 7
Years In Service Since: 2002

Flower Park Plaza

901 W First St
Santa Ana, CA - 92703
Total Apartment Units: 199
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 199
1 Bedroom apartments 147
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Ross & Durant Apartments

1411 N Durant St
Santa Ana, CA - 92706
Total Apartment Units: 49
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 49
1 Bedroom apartments 18
2 Bedroom apartments 20
3 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES

Wilshire & Minnie Apartments

1201 E Wilshire Ave
Santa Ana, CA - 92707
Total Apartment Units: 144
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 144
1 Bedroom apartments 108
2 Bedroom apartments 16
3 Bedroom apartments 18
4 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES

Lacy & Raitt Apartments

703 N Lacy St
Santa Ana, CA - 92701
Total Apartment Units: 35
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 35
1 Bedroom apartments 19
2 Bedroom apartments 11
3 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 2010
Family Apartments: YES

Santa Ana Infill

605 E Washington Ave
Santa Ana, CA - 92701
Total Apartment Units: 51
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 51
2 Bedroom apartments 14
3 Bedroom apartments 36
4 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES

Santa Ana Station District Phase Ii

616 N Lacy St
Santa Ana, CA - 92701
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
1 Bedroom apartments 5
2 Bedroom apartments 22
3 Bedroom apartments 13
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES

Santa Ana Station District Phase I

616 N Lacy St
Santa Ana, CA - 92701
Total Apartment Units: 74
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 74
2 Bedroom apartments 51
3 Bedroom apartments 23
Years In Service Since: 2013
Family Apartments: YES

Vista Del Rio

1600 W Memory Ln
Santa Ana, CA - 92706
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
1 Bedroom apartments 20
2 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 2013

Flower Terrace

1401 N Flower St
Santa Ana, CA - 92706
Total Apartment Units: 200
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 200
1 Bedroom apartments 200
Years In Service Since: 2013
Senior Apartments: YES

Sullivan Manor Apartments

2516 W. 1st Street
Santa Ana, CA - 92703
Total Apartment Units: 54
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 54
2 Bedroom apartments 32
3 Bedroom apartments 18
4 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2014
Family Apartments: YES

Andalucia Apartments

815 N Harbor Blvd
Santa Ana, CA - 92703
Total Apartment Units: 70
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 70
3 Bedroom apartments 70
Years In Service Since: 2017


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Santa Ana, CA

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Orange County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Sullivan Manor

2508 W 1st St
Santa Ana, CA - 92703
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 54
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Santa Ana Towers

401 W 1st St
Santa Ana, CA - 92701
Phone: (714) 835-6905
Total Apartment Units: 199
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Rosswood Villa

100 N. Ross Street
Santa Ana, CA - 92701
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 199
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Highland Manor Apts.

1128 W Highland St
Santa Ana, CA - 92703
Phone: (714) 538-7729
Total Apartment Units: 12
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Flower Park Plaza

901 W 1st St
Santa Ana, CA - 92703
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 200
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Flower Terrace

1401 N Flower St
Santa Ana, CA - 92706
Phone: (714) 541-4451
Total Apartment Units: 200
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in CA?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.