Independence Square

1355 Madison St, Watsonville, CA 95076 · HUD Section 202 Sec. 202

(831) 724-6397 · call about availability & waiting list

How this works: this is a subsidized apartment community for adults 62+ with low income — rent is generally capped near 30% of what you earn, with the federal program covering the rest. It is independent housing (not a care facility). Most have a waiting list, so apply early and to several. Who qualifies: generally 62+ with income at or below about 50% of your area’s median income, and many units target very-low-income (30%). The limit varies by county and household size — look up your county’s limit ↗, or ask the property. How to qualify & apply →

HUD’s record for this property

HUD physical inspection score: 98/100 (the median for this program is 95) · inspected 2026-05-29
HUD inspects the building itself — roofs, wiring, rails, smoke detectors, common areas. A high score means the property is in good physical repair. It is not a rating of the staff, the neighbours, or how long the waiting list is, and inspections are periodic rather than continuous.

Apartments: 100
HUD records the residents served as: Wholly elderly congregate
HUD program category: Subsidized - Previously 202/811

Location & what’s nearby

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Hospital

WATSONVILLE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL1.7 mi

★★ 2/5 CMS · Emergency dept. usually open 24/7 · ER 24/7

Urgent care / clinic

Martinez Arial MD0.4 mi

1185 Freedom Blvd Ste 1 · (831) 786-9250 · Call to confirm hours

Pharmacy

Watsonville Pharmacy0.1 mi

1433 Freedom Blvd · (831) 728-1818 · Call to confirm hours

Grocery

La Princesa Market0.1 mi

1424 Freedom Blvd · (831) 761-3714 · Call to confirm hours

Park

Open street Arista Ct0.1 mi

55 Arista Ln · Typically dawn to dusk

Place of worship

Victory Outreach Church of Watsonville0.2 mi

1414 Freedom Blvd · (831) 536-5341

Nearest of each type, straight-line distance. Hospitals come from the CMS Hospital General Information registry; everything else from Overture Maps (public data). Hospital and park hours are typical — call ahead to confirm.

Other subsidised senior housing in California

Ontario Senior Housing, Inc. Ontario, CA inspection 96/100
Orange Tree Senior Apartments Oroville, CA inspection 93/100
Orinda Senior Village Orinda, CA inspection 96/100
Oroysom Village Sr Hsg Fremont, CA inspection 96/100
Otto Gruber House Glendale, CA inspection 99/100
Our Lady of Guadalupe Fountain Valley, CA inspection 94/100
PACIFIC RIM APTS Inglewood, CA inspection 95/100
PARK PASEO Glendale, CA inspection 99/100

Waiting lists are long and vary property by property, so applying to several at once is the normal advice. See every property we hold in California.

Apply & get help

Contact this property directly (phone above) for current availability and to join the waiting list. For help, reach your local HUD office or Area Agency on Aging. If you also need care, see how to pay for care and Medicaid.

Source: HUD Multifamily Properties (Section 202), public domain. Contact the property and HUD/USDA to confirm current status.