155 Chambers St, El Cajon, CA 92020
Waiting List Forecast: Likely Short or None
Verified for 2023 by Colleen Carter, Ric Gresia| Rent | Beds | Baths | SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call for Rents† | 1 - 2 Beds | 1 Bath | - |
Since this property is a LIHTC property that might not have a project based rental assistance contract, it is likely that it either has no waiting list or the waiting list is shorter than properties with rental assistance. You should contact the property to verify.
Note: Affordable Housing Online has not confirmed the waiting list status directly with the property. This waiting list status forecast is based on our housing experts' knowledge of similar properties. You should always confirm this status directly with the property.
Solterra is a 49 unit, senior affordable community offering 1 and 2 bedroom apartments to seniors ages 55 and up who earn 30-60% AMI. Designed to seamlessly fit in with the look of downtown, Solterra is a stunning addition that also offers ground floor retail to promote the El Cajon economy. A beautiful addition to the neighborhood, Solterra is a comfortable residence offering a large community room and kitchen, onsite laundry, gardening planters, an exercise room and numerous lounge, gathering areas. A build it- green community, Solterra has solar photo voltaic panels and solar hot water panels that create the heat and energy to power the onsite community room and heat the onsite water boiler. Energy star appliances are using throughout, and low flow plumbing fixtures as well as drought tolerant landscape, lower the properties water usage. Solterra offers an electric vehicle for tenant use as well as 2 electric car charging stations, one private and one public: for visitors or persons utilizing the ground floor retail located in building 131. A pedestrian friendly community, Solterra is a homey community with numerous gardening areas and the project promotes tenant interaction.
This LIHTC property is among the most common types of affordable rental housing in the United States. The LIHTC program only provides subsidies to the building’s owner at construction. No subsidies are provided directly to the residents, but the owner must set rents affordable to low-income renters in the area. Our data suggests Solterra does not participate in any project-based rent subsidy program. This means you must earn enough to pay the full rent or have your own Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher. For that reason, LIHTC properties tend to have shorter waiting lists or even none at all. LIHTC properties nationwide are required to accept housing vouchers. LIHTC properties were first built in the late 1980's. Because they tend to be newer, these properties are more likely to have larger units, more amenities, and greater tenant service offerings than other affordable housing programs. This property might be right for you if you have a housing voucher or enough income to pay rent, are looking for a high quality property, or need immediate availability. Since this property participates in the LIHTC program, the property is required to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers. As a LIHTC property that chose the 40/60 election, this property has agreed to set aside at least 40% of its units for families and individuals earning 60% of Area Median Income (AMI). Many properties have actually set aside more units than required by law, and in many cases all of the units at these properties are affordable to renters with lower incomes. Since this property participates in the LIHTC program, the property is required to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.
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| Unit (Bd/Ba) | Ft2 | Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom (1/1) | - | Rent is Based On Your Income† |
| 2 Bedroom (2/1) | - | Rent is Based On Your Income† |
| AMI* | 1 person | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $48,250 / year | $55,150 / year | $62,050 / year | $68,900 / year |
| 50% AMI for PBRA Units | $48,250 / year | $55,150 / year | $62,050 / year | $68,900 / year |
| 60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $57,900 / year | $66,180 / year | $74,460 / year | $82,680 / year |
*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.
Does Solterra have a waiting list?
Solterra probably doesn't have a waiting list, and, if it does, the wait times are most likely short. We haven't confirmed if this is the case, so you should contact the property to confirm.
Are rents subsidized at Solterra?
We believe rents are most likely NOT subsidized at any of the units at this property since our research has not discovered any public housing or rental assistance contracts associated with this property. This means you will most likely have to pay the full rent no matter your income. Note: In some rare instances, some properties may have a small number of units subsidized through state or private programs.
What property management company manges Solterra?
Solterra is managed by Solari Enterprises Inc. headquartered in Orange, California.
In addition to Solterra, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in El Cajon?
In addition to Solterra, we list 12 other affordable properties in El Cajon. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 1020 affordable units in El Cajon.
When was the Solterra listing last updated?
Solterra listing on Affordable Housing Online was last updated on 01/02/2023 by Affordable Housing Online research staff. Remember, a property's status can change so you should contact the property to confirm.
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