Mysti’s California Housing Watch – August 2025

Fresh Starts Begin with Knowing Where the Doors Are Open

At Mysti’s, we know that stable housing is the foundation for rebuilding lives.

Whether you’re navigating reentry, recovering from a crisis, or simply ready for a new chapter, the difference between waiting years and moving in within months often comes down to where you apply.

That’s why our Housing Watch focuses on current openings in the counties we serve and nearby regions — Monterey County, Santa Cruz County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County, and neighboring areas.

We monitor these listings so you don’t have to. By acting quickly, you can take advantage of open waitlists, rather than staying stuck on lists that may never move.

Current Open Waitlists Near Our Service Areas

Property / Program	City & County	Program Type	Preferences	How to Apply
Salinas Project-Based Voucher	Salinas, Monterey County	PBV	None	Apply Online
One Parkside	Salinas, Monterey County	PBV	None	Apply Online
Sunrise Senior Apartments	Hollister, San Benito County (near Monterey/Santa Cruz)	PBV	None	Apply Online
Santa Monica Section 8 Voucher	Santa Monica, Los Angeles County	Section 8	Local	Apply Online
Below Market Rate Housing (BMH)	Santa Monica, Los Angeles County	PBV	Local	Apply Online
Seasons at Compton & related properties	Los Angeles County	PBV	None	Apply Online
Mesa Vista Apartments	Costa Mesa, Orange County (near LA County)	PBV	Homeless, Veterans
Crossroads at Washington	Santa Ana, Orange County (near LA County)	PBV	Homeless
Riverside County Section 8 Voucher	Riverside County	Section 8	Senior, Veterans	Apply Online
Moderate Rehabilitation Program	Riverside County	PBV	None	Apply Online
Westminster Crossing Apartments	Westminster, Orange County (near LA County)	PBV	Homeless
Altrudy Senior Apartments	Yorba Linda, Orange County (near LA County)	PBV	Homeless, Senior
Villa Lakeshore	Lakeside, San Diego County (near Riverside)	PBV	Employed, Disabled, Homeless, Senior, Veterans, Families, Local	Apply Online

Why This Matters

Our team encourages clients to:

1. Think Regionally – Expanding your search to neighboring counties can open doors faster.

2. Apply Early – Openings can close without warning.

3. Ask About Preferences – Even if you don’t meet them, you can still apply, but preferences may help you move up faster.

See the Full California List

We’ve highlighted openings closest to where Mysti’s operates, but there are dozens more available statewide — from Crescent City to San Diego.

View the full updated California waitlist list at AffordableHousingOnline.com