200 Ross Ave, Freedom, CA 95019
Waiting List Forecast: Likely Short or None
Verified for 2018 by Joshua Cappell| Rent | Beds | Baths | SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call for Rents† | 1 - 4 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.
Sunny Meadows is a newly renovated affordable housing community for 200 families in Watsonville. Originally constructed in 1971, Sunny Meadows was acquired by MidPen Housing in 2010 when the original owners, Green Valley Apartments - a nonprofit housing corporation formed by the First United Methodist Church and United Presbyterian Church - were looking to sell and wanted to ensure that the new owner was committed to preserving affordability for existing and future residents. Sunny Meadows underwent an extensive rehabilitation of its residential buildings, community spaces, and open areas. This renovation, of one of the largest apartment complexes in Santa Cruz County, resulted in a more sustainable, environmentally-friendly development.
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 Sunny Meadows Apartments 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† |
| 3 Bedroom (3/1) | - | Rent is Based On Your Income† |
| 4 Bedroom (4/1) | - | Rent is Based On Your Income† |
| AMI* | 1 person | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | 7 people | 8 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $57,650 / year | $65,900 / year | $74,150 / year | $82,350 / year | $88,950 / year | $95,550 / year | $102,150 / year | $108,750 / year |
| 50% AMI for PBRA Units | $57,650 / year | $65,900 / year | $74,150 / year | $82,350 / year | $88,950 / year | $95,550 / year | $102,150 / year | $108,750 / year |
| 60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $69,180 / year | $79,080 / year | $88,980 / year | $98,820 / year | $106,740 / year | $114,660 / year | $122,580 / year | $130,500 / year |
*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.
Does Sunny Meadows Apartments have a waiting list?
Sunny Meadows Apartments 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 Sunny Meadows Apartments?
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 Sunny Meadows Apartments?
Sunny Meadows Apartments is managed by MidPen Housing headquartered in Foster City, CA.
In addition to Sunny Meadows Apartments, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Freedom?
In addition to Sunny Meadows Apartments, we list 4 other affordable properties in Freedom. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 467 affordable units in Freedom.
125 Pajaro Cir, Freedom, California 95019
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