Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Santa Ynez, CA 93460
1 affordable building in 93460 · 15 more within 17 mi
Santa Ynez, CA 93460 has 1 income-restricted building: 1 tax credit and 1 senior. 15 more are listed within 17 miles. These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
In 93460
No buildings in 93460 match this filter.
Nearby
Villa Santa Fe Apts II
521 N La Cumbre Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
15.6 mi away
60 units · 53 income-restricted · 1 BR
Villa La Cumbre
521 N La Cumbre Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
15.6 mi away
60 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Villa Caridad Senior Homes
4202 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
16 mi away
95 units · 94 income-restricted · 1 BR
St Vincent's Garden
4200 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
16 mi away
75 units · 74 income-restricted · 1–4+ BR
Positano Apartments
11 Camino De Vida, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
16.3 mi away
118 units · 116 income-restricted · 1–3 BR
The Gardens on Hope
251 S. Hope Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
16.3 mi away
90 units · 89 income-restricted · Studio–1 BR · People with disabilities
Canyon Croft
739 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
16.9 mi away
4 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Johnson Court
813 E. Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
17 mi away
17 units · 16 income-restricted · Studio–2 BR · People with disabilities · People experiencing homelessness
657 San Felipe Dr
657 San Felipe Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
17.2 mi away
1 unit
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Sycamore Gardens
211-221 Sycamore Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
17.4 mi away
20 units · 19 income-restricted · 3 BR
Jardin De Las Rosas
510 N. Salsipuedes Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
17.5 mi away
40 units · 39 income-restricted · 1–3 BR
Pearl Gardens
13-21 S. Soledad Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
17.6 mi away
15 units · 13 income-restricted · 3–4+ BR
No nearby buildings match this filter.
Rents and income limits in 93460
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $4,180/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $167,200/yr
- Renters in 93460 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 47%
Income limits (2026)
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA area · median family income $118,600. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $38,300 | $63,750 | $102,000 |
| 2 | $43,750 | $72,850 | $116,600 |
| 3 | $49,200 | $81,950 | $131,150 |
| 4 | $54,650 | $91,050 | $145,700 |
| 5 | $59,050 | $98,350 | $157,400 |
| 6 | $63,400 | $105,650 | $169,050 |
| 7 | $67,800 | $112,950 | $180,700 |
| 8 | $72,150 | $120,200 | $192,350 |
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 | 93460 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,340 | $2,479 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,650 | $2,711 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,180 | $3,106 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,370 | $3,990 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,130 | $4,557 |
Wider area = Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $3,540 (93110) to $4,220 (93111).
Census figures for 93460 (2020–2024 average): median rent $2,119 (uncertain estimate). Median household income $114,139. 31% of homes are rented. 47% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 32% 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 93460's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 93460Frequently Asked Questions
Is there Section 8 housing in Santa Ynez, CA 93460?
Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Santa Ynez, CA 93460, 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 Ynez, CA 93460 have openings?
These lists for Santa Ynez, CA 93460 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 Ynez, CA 93460?
Use the phone number on each building card in Santa Ynez, CA 93460. 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 Ynez, CA 93460?
In Santa Ynez, CA 93460, 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 93460?
This directory lists 1 income-restricted building in Santa Ynez, CA 93460. 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 93460?
Yes — this page also lists 15 income-restricted buildings in ZIP codes near Santa Ynez, CA 93460 (within about 17 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.
People Also Ask
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Santa Ynez, CA 93460?
Most income-restricted buildings in Santa Ynez, CA 93460 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 $63,750, and $91,050 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($102,000 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 Ynez, CA 93460?
For many programs in Santa Ynez, CA 93460, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $63,750 a year for 1 person and $91,050 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $102,000 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 Ynez, CA 93460?
There is no single waiting list for Santa Ynez, CA 93460. 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 Ynez, CA 93460?
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 tax-credit apartments in Santa Ynez, CA 93460. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Santa Ynez, CA 93460?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Santa Ynez, CA 93460, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Santa Ynez, CA 93460 is $4,180 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 Ynez, CA 93460?
A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Santa Ynez, CA 93460. 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 Ynez, CA 93460?
Yes — this directory flags senior (often 62+) buildings in Santa Ynez, CA 93460. 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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