Affordable Housing Program

Alma's Affordable Housing Program

Alma Santa Paula participates in an Affordable Housing Program that offers quality apartment homes at below-market rental rates to households that meet established income requirements. Through this program, we provide comfortable, modern residences while helping promote long-term housing affordability and stability within the community.

How It Works.

Qualified applicants may benefit from reduced monthly rental rates if their household income falls at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI). Eligibility is verified through a straightforward income review during the application process.

Who Qualifies.

Each year, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) updates the income and rent limits for communities that participate in the Affordable Housing Program, and Alma Santa Paula follows these annual HUD guidelines. To find out if you qualify, please review the income limits based on your household size in the chart below. Apartments are leased on a first come, first served basis, and current rent amounts are listed below.

Rental Rates & Income Limits

Unit Type	Tenant Rent	1 Person	2 People	3 People	4 People	5 People	6 People	7 People
1 bedroom - 80% AMI	$2,355	$87,920	$100,480	$113,040
2 bedroom - 80% AMI	$2,826	$87,920	$100,480	$113,040	$125,600	$135,680
3 bedroom - 80% AMI	$3,266	$87,920	$100,480	$113,040	$125,600	$135,680	$145,760	$155,760

Based on 2026 MTSP Income

How To Apply

Alma Santa Paula is currently under development and scheduled to open in November 2026. Join our waitlist now, and we’ll reach out when we start accepting applications. Once we do, you’ll need the following documentation to apply:

A completed rental application for all adult applicants (18 yrs. and older)

Applicant questionnaire (one per family)

$30.00 credit check fee per adult applicant.

Verification of current residency.

Proof of all household income. Examples include: 3 months of current and consecutive paycheck stubs, benefits letter (Unemployment, Workers Comp, AFDC, Social Security, SSI), pension benefits, or proof of family support. Self-employed applicants must submit a copy of the most recent 2 years’ self-employment tax return, including the schedule C and form 1040.

All documents must be current and dated no more than 60 days prior to the date of your application.