Section 8 housing in Santa Cruz, CA
HUD's records list 14 assisted properties in Santa Cruz, holding 829 subsidized apartments. At these buildings the subsidy stays with the unit, so you apply at the property itself — you do not need a voucher in hand first.
What this list is — and is not
These are HUD-assisted (project-based) properties, published by HUD. This is not a list of private landlords who accept a Housing Choice Voucher. No such official list exists anywhere, and anyone charging you for one is selling guesswork.
Each property runs its own waiting list, separate from the housing authority's. Call before you visit — some have been full for years, others open up without notice.
HUD-assisted properties in Santa Cruz
Sorted by number of subsidized units.
| Property | Address | Phone | Subsidized units | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Oaks Apts. Project-based Section 8 | 1460 Jose Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 | (831) 457-5725 | 126 | Seniors and people with disabilities |
| La Posada Project-based Section 8 | 609 Frederick St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 | (831) 429-9230 | 122 | Seniors |
| Garfield Park Village Project-based Section 8 · Section 811 — for people with disabilities | 721 Bay St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 | (831) 423-3411 | 84 | Seniors |
| Seaside Apartments Project-based Section 8 | 1380 30th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 | (831) 475-1841 | 84 | Families and individuals |
| San Lorenzo Park Apts Project-based Section 8 | 134 Dakota Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 | (831) 427-1841 | 77 | Seniors and people with disabilities |
| East Cliff Village Apartments Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 1635 Tremont Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 | (831) 462-2400 | 75 | Seniors |
| Santa Cruz Riverfront Project-based Section 8 | 148 Blaine St Apt S, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 | (831) 425-1276 | 70 | Seniors and people with disabilities |
| Mission Gardens Project-based Section 8 | 90 Grandview St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 | (831) 426-2036 | 50 | Families and individuals |
| Gault Street Sr Hsg Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 211 Gault St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 | (831) 471-1911 | 36 | Seniors |
| Arbor Cove Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 84 Blackburn St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 | (831) 454-9548 | 35 | Seniors |
| Casa Linda Section 811 — for people with disabilities | 1840 Maciel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 | (831) 462-1943 | 20 | People with disabilities |
| Monarch Housing Project Section 811 — for people with disabilities | 2206 40th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 | (831) 469-1700 | 18 | People with disabilities |
| Stepping Out Housing Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 740 N Plymouth St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 | (831) 462-7176 | 18 | People with disabilities |
| Grace Commons Section 811 — for people with disabilities | 1041 Cayuga St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 | Not listed | 14 | People with disabilities |
Source: HUD Multifamily Properties (Assisted). Unit counts are the subsidized units HUD records at the property, not apartments available today — we have no vacancy data, and neither does HUD's public file.
Where to apply for a voucher near Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz has no housing authority office of its own in HUD's records. These are the largest offices in California — ask which one covers your address.
- Housing Authority of the City of los Angeles
- Los Angeles County Development Authority
- San Diego Housing Commission
All 96 housing authorities in California