2 income-restricted buildings tracked here, drawn from HUD's LIHTC, Section 8, Section 202, and Section 811 datasets. Map, eligibility tiers, and Fair Market Rent below.
2 lihtc
Estimated metro housing cost (2BR Fair Market Rent + average utilities): $2,028 rent + $157 utilities = $2,185/mo. Applies to the metro area, not individual buildings.
Contact the building’s leasing office directly; no voucher is required, but household income limits apply. Find contact details
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Contact the building’s leasing office directly; no voucher is required, but household income limits apply. Find contact details
Have or need a Housing Choice Voucher? Find your local public housing authority.
Each pin is one income-restricted building. Color-coded by program. Click a pin for details.
Residential electricity in California runs about 32.77¢/kWh, with a typical monthly residential electric bill near $157. Natural gas runs about $22.13/Mcf. Add this to rent when you compare buildings; it can shift total monthly housing cost by 10–20%.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, retail-sales (electricity) and natural gas residential pricing series, 12-month rolling average.
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| Bedrooms | Estimated rent | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,724 | n/a |
| 1 bedroom | $1,927 | n/a |
| 2 bedroom | $2,028 | $1,502 |
| 3 bedroom | $2,636 | n/a |
| 4 bedroom | $3,042 | n/a |
These figures are estimated from local U.S. Census median rent, not HUD Fair Market Rent.
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA. FY2025. Area median income: $113,300.
| Household size | 30% AMI | 50% AMI | 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $37,100 | $61,800 | $98,850 |
| 2 people | $42,400 | $70,600 | $113,000 |
| 3 people | $47,700 | $79,450 | $127,100 |
| 4 people | $52,950 | $88,250 | $141,200 |
| 5 people | $57,200 | $95,350 | $152,500 |
| 6 people | $61,450 | $102,400 | $163,800 |
| 7 people | $65,700 | $109,450 | $175,100 |
| 8 people | $69,900 | $116,500 | $186,400 |
HUD calculates income limits per household size relative to the area’s median family income. Properties may serve renters in any combination of these tiers; eligibility is determined per program.
About this listing. Buildings shown serve income-restricted households across HUD program tiers. We do not show vacancy or pricing for individual units. Always contact the property directly for current availability; many income-restricted buildings maintain waitlists measured in months or years.
See also: Orcutt cost-of-living and Fair Market Rent overview
