Section 8 housing in Santa Maria, CA
HUD's records list 7 assisted properties in Santa Maria, holding 251 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 Maria
Sorted by number of subsidized units.
| Property | Address | Phone | Subsidized units | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Plaza Project-based Section 8 | 120 N Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454 | (805) 922-5226 | 122 | Seniors |
| Oak Knolls Apartments Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 4845 S Bradley Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93455 | (805) 934-2027 | 40 | Seniors |
| Valentine Court I Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 280 E Newlove Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93454 | (805) 925-6373 | 34 | Seniors |
| Central Plaza Apts. Project-based Section 8 | 200 N Mcclelland St, Santa Maria, CA 93454 | Not listed | 22 | Families and individuals |
| Valentine Court Ii Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 1760 S Mcclelland St, Santa Maria, CA 93454 | Not listed | 18 | Seniors |
| Valentine Court Iii Section 811 — for people with disabilities | 250 E Newlove Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93454 | (805) 781-3088 | 9 | Seniors |
| New Visions Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 1106 N School St, Santa Maria, CA 93454 | (805) 925-0285 | 6 | Seniors |
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 Maria
Santa Maria 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