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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Escondido, CA

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the San Diego 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 Escondido, CA.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
San Diego County, CA$119,500Very Low Income (50%)$53,050$60,600$68,200$75,750$81,850
Extremely Low Income (30%)$31,850$36,400$40,950$45,450$49,100
Low Income (80%) $84,900$97,000$109,150$121,250$130,950

San Diego County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in San Diego 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 San Diego 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.

Oceanside Housing Authority

321 North Nevada Street
Oceanside, CA - 92054
San Diego County
Website: http://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/gov/ns/housing/
Phone Number: (760) 435-3360

San Diego Housing Commission - SDHC

1122 BROADWAY
San Diego, CA - 92101
San Diego County
Website: https://www.sdhc.org/
Phone Number: (619) 231-9400

Housing & Community Development Services San Diego

3989 Ruffin Road
San Diego, CA - 92123
San Diego County
Website: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/
Phone Number: (858) 694-4801

National City Housing Authority

140 E 12th Street
National City, CA - 91950
San Diego County
Website: https://www.nationalcityca.gov/government/national-city-housing-authority
Phone Number: (619) 336-4254

Encinitas Housing Authority

505 South Vulcan Avenue
Encinitas, CA - 92024
San Diego County
Website: https://encinitasca.gov/Resident/Housing-Resources/Section-8-Program
Phone Number: (760) 633-2723

Carlsbad Housing & Homeless Services

1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA - 92008
San Diego County
Website: https://www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/community-development/housing
Phone Number: (760) 434-2810

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

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Escondido, 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 Escondido, CA San Diego County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$2062Estimated $618.60 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$2248Estimated $674.40 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$2833Estimated $849.90 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$3819Estimated $1,145.70 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Escondido, 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.

Daybreak Grove/sunrise Place

1245 E Grand Ave
Escondido, CA - 92027
Total Apartment Units: 21
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 21
Years In Service Since: 1993
Family Apartments: YES

Terraces Apartments

1301 Morning View Dr
Escondido, CA - 92026
Total Apartment Units: 190
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 190
1 Bedroom apartments 52
2 Bedroom apartments 77
3 Bedroom apartments 55
4 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 1996
Family Apartments: YES

Orange Place

1500 Orange Pl
Escondido, CA - 92025
Total Apartment Units: 32
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 32
1 Bedroom apartments 5
2 Bedroom apartments 8
3 Bedroom apartments 11
4 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 1997
Family Apartments: YES

Emerald Gardens

425 W 11th Ave
Escondido, CA - 92025
Total Apartment Units: 16
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 16
2 Bedroom apartments 3
3 Bedroom apartments 8
4 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 1999
Family Apartments: YES

Southwest Summit Rose - Rosewood

460 E Washington Ave
Escondido, CA - 92025
Total Apartment Units: 91
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 91
1 Bedroom apartments 27
2 Bedroom apartments 64
Years In Service Since: 1999

Cypress Cove

260 N Midway Dr
Escondido, CA - 92027
Total Apartment Units: 198
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 198
1 Bedroom apartments 50
2 Bedroom apartments 100
3 Bedroom apartments 50
Years In Service Since: 2000

Eucalyptus View Co-operative

1805 S Escondido Blvd
Escondido, CA - 92025
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
1 Bedroom apartments 4
2 Bedroom apartments 12
3 Bedroom apartments 7
Years In Service Since: 2001
Family Apartments: YES

Villa Escondido Apartments

511 E Grand Ave
Escondido, CA - 92025
Total Apartment Units: 112
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 112
Years In Service Since: 2001
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Cobblestone Village Apartments

360 E Washington Ave
Escondido, CA - 92025
Total Apartment Units: 44
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 44
3 Bedroom apartments 44
Years In Service Since: 2002
Family Apartments: YES

Via Roble Apartments

1553 S Escondido Blvd
Escondido, CA - 92025
Total Apartment Units: 87
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 87
1 Bedroom apartments 14
2 Bedroom apartments 30
3 Bedroom apartments 21
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES

Las Ventanas Village

250 W 15th Ave
Escondido, CA - 92025
Total Apartment Units: 80
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 80
2 Bedroom apartments 2
3 Bedroom apartments 78
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES

Juniper Senior Village

215 E Washington Ave
Escondido, CA - 92025
Total Apartment Units: 61
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 61
1 Bedroom apartments 60
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2010
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

The Crossings At Escondido

752 Mission Grove Pl
Escondido, CA - 92025
Total Apartment Units: 55
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 55
2 Bedroom apartments 38
3 Bedroom apartments 15
4 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Avocado Court

215 E El Norte Pkwy
Escondido, CA - 92026
Total Apartment Units: 36
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 36
1 Bedroom apartments 12
2 Bedroom apartments 12
3 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 2013
Family Apartments: YES

Sonoma Court Apartments

508 East Mission Avenue
Escondido, CA - 92025
Total Apartment Units: 61
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 61
1 Bedroom apartments 1
2 Bedroom apartments 40
3 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 2014
Family Apartments: YES

Village Grove Apartments

660 North Quince Street
Escondido, CA - 92025
Total Apartment Units: 161
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 161
1 Bedroom apartments 160
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2014

The Crossings At Escondido Manor

1150 N. Escondido Blvd
Escondido, CA - 92026
Total Apartment Units: 44
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 44
2 Bedroom apartments 44
Years In Service Since: 2015

Cypress Cove Apartments

260 North Midway Drive
Escondido, CA - 92027
Total Apartment Units: 200
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 200
1 Bedroom apartments 50
2 Bedroom apartments 100
3 Bedroom apartments 50
Years In Service Since: 2016

Summit Rose Apartments

430 East Washington Avenue
Escondido, CA - 92026
Total Apartment Units: 91
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 91
1 Bedroom apartments 27
2 Bedroom apartments 64
Years In Service Since: 2016

Solutions Escondido (fka Escondido Site)

1560 S Escondido Blvd.
Escondido, CA - 92025
Total Apartment Units: 33
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 33
2 Bedroom apartments 23
3 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 2016

Escondido Gardens Apartments

500 N Midway Drive
Escondido, CA - 92027
Total Apartment Units: 92
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 92
1 Bedroom apartments 92
Years In Service Since: 2019


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Escondido, 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 San Diego 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.

Escondido Apts

500 N Midway Dr
Escondido, CA - 92027
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 92
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Silvercrest Escondido

1301 Las Villas Way
Escondido, CA - 92026
Phone: (760) 741-4106
Total Apartment Units: 75
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing


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.