Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Oceanside, CA
15 affordable buildings in Oceanside · 4 ZIP codes
Oceanside, CA has 15 income-restricted buildings across 4 ZIP codes: 9 tax credit, 6 Section 8, and 7 senior. These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
In Oceanside
Lil Jackson Senior Community
Lake Blvd/College, Oceanside, CA 92056
80 units · 79 income-restricted · 1 BR
Vintage Point Senior Apts Phase II
1923 Bush St, Oceanside, CA 92058
186 units · 168 income-restricted · 1–2 BR
Country Club Apts - Oceanside
201 Country Club Ln, Oceanside, CA 92054
91 units · 89 income-restricted · Studio–2 BR
Greenbrier Village
563 Greenbrier Drive, Oceanside, CA 92054
60 units · 59 income-restricted · Studio–2 BR · People with disabilities · People experiencing homelessness
Tremont Street Apts
1115 S Tremont St, Oceanside, CA 92054
21 units · 20 income-restricted · Studio–2 BR
No buildings in Oceanside match this filter.
Programs in Oceanside
- Tax credit
- Section 8
- Seniors
ZIP codes in Oceanside
Nearby cities
Rents and income limits in 92054
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $2,640/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $105,600/yr
- Renters in 92054 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 61%
Income limits (2026)
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area · median family income $130,900. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $36,750 | $61,250 | $97,950 |
| 2 | $42,000 | $70,000 | $111,950 |
| 3 | $47,250 | $78,750 | $125,950 |
| 4 | $52,450 | $87,450 | $139,900 |
| 5 | $56,650 | $94,450 | $151,100 |
| 6 | $60,850 | $101,450 | $162,300 |
| 7 | $65,050 | $108,450 | $173,500 |
| 8 | $69,250 | $115,450 | $184,700 |
Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.
Fair market rents (2027)
HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.
| Size | 92054 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,050 | $2,192 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,180 | $2,335 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,640 | $2,823 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,500 | $3,743 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,230 | $4,526 |
Wider area = San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 10 nearby ZIPs range from $2,600 (92084) to $4,050 (92011).
Census figures for 92054 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,979. Median household income $82,408. 61% of homes are rented. 61% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 30% pay half or more.
Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share
Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 92054's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 92054Frequently Asked Questions
Is there Section 8 housing in Oceanside, CA?
Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Oceanside, CA, including project-based Section 8 apartments (the subsidy stays with the unit), public housing, tax-credit, and USDA rural rentals. Housing Choice Vouchers are different: you apply with the local housing authority and can use them at a private landlord. Estimate your voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
Do affordable housing buildings in Oceanside, CA have openings?
These lists for Oceanside, CA don't show openings. Call the property (or the housing authority, for public housing) to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
How do I apply for affordable housing in Oceanside, CA?
Use the phone number on each building card in Oceanside, CA. Public housing is run by the local housing authority — apply with them, not at the building. USDA rural rentals can also be found through USDA's property search.
What counts as affordable housing in Oceanside, CA?
In Oceanside, CA, this directory lists income-restricted rentals from HUD tax-credit (LIHTC) records, public housing, HUD-assisted buildings (including project-based Section 8, 202, and 811), and USDA Rural Development.
How many affordable housing buildings are in Oceanside, CA?
This directory lists 15 income-restricted buildings in Oceanside, CA. The list does not show vacancies — call each property or the housing authority to ask about openings and waiting lists.
Which ZIP codes in Oceanside have affordable housing?
Income-restricted buildings in Oceanside are listed in 92054 (6), 92057 (4), 92058 (3), 92056 (2).
People Also Ask
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Oceanside, CA?
Most income-restricted buildings in Oceanside, CA serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $61,250, and $87,450 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($97,950 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.
What is the income limit for low-income housing in Oceanside, CA?
For many programs in Oceanside, CA, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $61,250 a year for 1 person and $87,450 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $97,950 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How long is the waiting list for Section 8 in Oceanside, CA?
There is no single waiting list for Oceanside, CA. Public housing, project-based Section 8, and tax-credit buildings each keep their own list. Housing Choice Voucher lists at the housing authority open only sometimes and can stay closed for years. This directory does not show which lists are open — call the number on each card. Some public housing cards show HUD's reported wait in months.
What is the difference between Section 8 and public housing in Oceanside, CA?
Public housing is owned by a housing authority — you apply with that agency, not at the building. Project-based Section 8 is a HUD contract on a private building; the subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority and can use it at a landlord who takes it. This page lists project-based Section 8, tax-credit apartments in Oceanside, CA. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Oceanside, CA?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Oceanside, CA, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Oceanside, CA is $2,640 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.
Can I use a Section 8 voucher at affordable apartments in Oceanside, CA?
A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Oceanside, CA. Project-based Section 8 units already have a subsidy on the apartment — you apply there, not with a tenant voucher. For a voucher, apply with the housing authority, then ask each landlord. Estimate your share with the Section 8 calculator.
Is there senior affordable housing in Oceanside, CA?
Yes — this directory flags senior (often 62+) buildings in Oceanside, CA. Use the Seniors filter on the list. Age rules vary; call to confirm.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying.
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