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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In San Luis Obispo, CA

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo, CA.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
San Luis Obispo County, CA$125,600Very Low Income (50%)$44,600$50,950$57,300$63,650$68,750
Extremely Low Income (30%)$26,750$30,600$34,400$38,200$41,300
Low Income (80%) $71,350$81,550$91,700$101,900$110,100

San Luis Obispo County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo 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.

Paso Robles Housing Authority

901 30th St
Paso Robles, CA - 93446
San Luis Obispo County
Website: https://pasoroblesha.org/
Phone Number: (805) 238-4015

Housing Authority City-Slo

487 Leff Street
San Luis Obispo, CA - 93401
San Luis Obispo County
Website: https://www.haslo.org/
Phone Number: (805) 543-4478

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In San Luis Obispo, CA

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in San Luis Obispo, 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 San Luis Obispo, CA San Luis Obispo County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$1541Estimated $462.30 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$1731Estimated $519.30 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$2274Estimated $682.20 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$3045Estimated $913.50 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In San Luis Obispo, 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.

Poinsettia Street Apartments

4035 Poinsettia St
San Luis Obispo, CA - 93401
Total Apartment Units: 20
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 20
Years In Service Since: 1989
Family Apartments: YES

Laurel Creek Apartments

1105 Laurel Ln
San Luis Obispo, CA - 93401
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
Years In Service Since: 1994
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Ironbark Apartments

1102 Ironbark St
San Luis Obispo, CA - 93401
Total Apartment Units: 20
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 20
Years In Service Since: 1995
Family Apartments: YES

Pismo-buchon Apartments

1363 Pismo St
San Luis Obispo, CA - 93401
Total Apartment Units: 11
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 11
2 Bedroom apartments 6
3 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2000
Family Apartments: YES

Brizzolara Apartments

611 Brizzolara St
San Luis Obispo, CA - 93401
Total Apartment Units: 30
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 30
1 Bedroom apartments 30
Years In Service Since: 2000
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Carmel Street Apartments

1312 Carmel St
San Luis Obispo, CA - 93401
Total Apartment Units: 19
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 19
1 Bedroom apartments 19
Years In Service Since: 2003
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Del Rio Terrace Apartments

2005 Johnson Ave
San Luis Obispo, CA - 93401
Total Apartment Units: 41
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 41
1 Bedroom apartments 40
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Villas At Higuera

3085 S Higuera St
San Luis Obispo, CA - 93401
Total Apartment Units: 28
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 28
1 Bedroom apartments 6
2 Bedroom apartments 8
3 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES

Village At Broad Street

2260 Emily St
San Luis Obispo, CA - 93401
Total Apartment Units: 42
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 42
1 Bedroom apartments 2
2 Bedroom apartments 16
3 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Madonna Road Apartments

1550 Madonna Rd
San Luis Obispo, CA - 93405
Total Apartment Units: 118
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 118
1 Bedroom apartments 20
2 Bedroom apartments 44
3 Bedroom apartments 40
4 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2013
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

860 On The Wye

2775 Victoria Ave
San Luis Obispo, CA - 93401
Total Apartment Units: 20
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 20
1 Bedroom apartments 10
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2017
Accepts Homeless: YES

Iron Works

3680 Broad Steet
San Luis Obispo, CA - 93401
Total Apartment Units: 46
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 46
1 Bedroom apartments 12
2 Bedroom apartments 19
3 Bedroom apartments 15
Years In Service Since: 2018
Family Apartments: YES

Bishop Street Studios

1600 Bishop Street
San Luis Obispo, CA - 93401
Total Apartment Units: 34
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 34
1 Bedroom apartments 26
Years In Service Since: 2019
Disabled Apartments: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in San Luis Obispo, 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 Luis Obispo 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.

Monterey Arms

955 Monterey St
San Luis Obispo, CA - 93401
Phone: 805-439-3540
Total Apartment Units: 68
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Judson Terrace Homes

3000 Augusta St
San Luis Obispo, CA - 93401
Phone: (805) 544-1600
Total Apartment Units: 105
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously 202/81

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.

Dan Law Apts

649 Branch St
San Luis Obispo, CA - 93401
Phone: (805) 594-5311
Total Apartment Units: 9
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Judson Terrace Lodge

3042 Augusta Street
San Luis Obispo, CA - 93401
Phone: 805-544-1600
Total Apartment Units: 32
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.