Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Santa Ana, CA 92703
7 affordable buildings in 92703 · 51 more within 5 mi
Santa Ana, CA 92703 has 7 income-restricted buildings: 6 tax credit, 3 Section 8, and 1 senior. 51 more are listed within 5 miles. These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
In 92703
Estrella Springs
1108 N. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana, CA 92703
91 units · 89 income-restricted · Studio–3 BR · People experiencing homelessness
No buildings in 92703 match this filter.
Nearby
The 20 closest of 51 in nearby ZIPs. Pick a ZIP below to see all of them.
Heroes Landing (fka: Santa Ana Veterans Village)
3314 W. First Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704
0.5 mi away
76 units · 75 income-restricted · 1–2 BR · People experiencing homelessness
Grove Park Apts
12651 Morningside Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92843
0.6 mi away
104 units · 103 income-restricted · 1–3 BR
Tudor Grove
12631 Sunswept Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92843
0.7 mi away
248 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Sungrove Senior Apts
12811 Garden Grove Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92843
1.8 mi away
82 units · 80 income-restricted · 1–2 BR
Garden Grove Senior Apts
12721 Garden Grove Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92843
1.8 mi away
85 units · 84 income-restricted · 1–2 BR
Flower Terrace
1401 N Flower St, Santa Ana, CA 92706
1.8 mi away
200 units · 198 income-restricted · 1 BR · People with disabilities
Community Garden Towers
3919 W Garden Grove Blvd, Orange, CA 92868
1.9 mi away
333 units · 332 income-restricted · 1 BR
Rosswood Villa
100 N. Ross Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
1.9 mi away
199 units · 198 income-restricted · 1 BR · People with disabilities
Stuart Drive Apts & Rose Garden Apts
11802 Stuart Dr, Garden Grove, CA 92843
2 mi away
239 units · 1–3 BR
Briar Crest+ Rosecrest Apartments
11681-11702 Stuart Drive, Garden Grove, CA 92843
2 mi away
41 units · 40 income-restricted · Studio–3 BR
Ross & Durant Apts
1411 N Durant St, Santa Ana, CA 92706
2.1 mi away
49 units · 48 income-restricted · 1–3 BR
Sycamore Court
10632 Bolsa Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92843
2.2 mi away
78 units · 31 income-restricted · 1–3 BR
Heninger Village Apts
200 S Sycamore St, Santa Ana, CA 92701
2.2 mi away
58 units · 57 income-restricted · 1–2 BR
Wiseplace Permanent Supportive Housing (Psh)
1411 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92706
2.2 mi away
48 units · 47 income-restricted · Studio–2 BR · People with disabilities · People experiencing homelessness
The Crossroads at Washington
1126 and 1146 E. Washington Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92701
2.2 mi away
86 units · 85 income-restricted · Studio–4+ BR · People experiencing homelessness
Archways Santa Ana (f.k.a Westview House)
2530 and 2534 Westminster Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92706
2.2 mi away
85 units · 84 income-restricted · 1–4+ BR · People experiencing homelessness
Legacy Square
301 E Santa Ana Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92701
2.3 mi away
93 units · 92 income-restricted · 1–3 BR · People with disabilities · People experiencing homelessness
No nearby buildings match this filter.
Rents and income limits in 92703
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $2,920/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $116,800/yr
- Renters in 92703 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 55%
Income limits (2026)
Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA area · median family income $138,600. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $39,100 | $65,150 | $104,200 |
| 2 | $44,700 | $74,450 | $119,100 |
| 3 | $50,300 | $83,750 | $134,000 |
| 4 | $55,850 | $93,050 | $148,850 |
| 5 | $60,350 | $100,500 | $160,800 |
| 6 | $64,800 | $107,950 | $172,700 |
| 7 | $69,300 | $115,400 | $184,600 |
| 8 | $73,750 | $122,850 | $196,500 |
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 | 92703 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,420 | $2,580 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,480 | $2,610 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,920 | $3,057 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,960 | $4,153 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,730 | $4,964 |
Wider area = Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $2,920 (92843) to $3,280 (92708).
Census figures for 92703 (2020–2024 average): median rent $2,008. Median household income $84,437. 49% of homes are rented. 55% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 27% 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 92703's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 92703Frequently Asked Questions
Is there Section 8 housing in Santa Ana, CA 92703?
Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Santa Ana, CA 92703, 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 Santa Ana, CA 92703 have openings?
These lists for Santa Ana, CA 92703 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 Santa Ana, CA 92703?
Use the phone number on each building card in Santa Ana, CA 92703. 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 Santa Ana, CA 92703?
In Santa Ana, CA 92703, 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 ZIP 92703?
This directory lists 7 income-restricted buildings in Santa Ana, CA 92703. The list does not show vacancies — call each property or the housing authority to ask about openings and waiting lists.
Is there affordable housing near 92703?
Yes — this page also lists 51 income-restricted buildings in ZIP codes near Santa Ana, CA 92703 (within about 5 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.
People Also Ask
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Santa Ana, CA 92703?
Most income-restricted buildings in Santa Ana, CA 92703 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 $65,150, and $93,050 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($104,200 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 Santa Ana, CA 92703?
For many programs in Santa Ana, CA 92703, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $65,150 a year for 1 person and $93,050 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $104,200 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 Santa Ana, CA 92703?
There is no single waiting list for Santa Ana, CA 92703. 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 Santa Ana, CA 92703?
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 Santa Ana, CA 92703. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Santa Ana, CA 92703?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Santa Ana, CA 92703, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Santa Ana, CA 92703 is $2,920 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 Santa Ana, CA 92703?
A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Santa Ana, CA 92703. 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 Santa Ana, CA 92703?
Yes — this directory flags senior (often 62+) buildings in Santa Ana, CA 92703. Use the Seniors filter on the list. Age rules vary; call to confirm.
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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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