Schapiro Knolls

33 Minto Rd, Watsonville, California 95076

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Schapiro Knolls, named in honor of former Santa Cruz County Housing Chief Erik Schapiro, is the result of a visionary partnership between the County of Santa Cruz and MidPen Housing to provide affordable homes for families in Watsonville. This marks the first community built under the county's new affordable development plan. The construction of the community is also paired with offsite improvements, including a new traffic signal and sidewalks, which benefits the whole neighborhood. Spread amongst 18 buildings, Schapiro Knolls' 88 units for families complements the neighborhood's existing single-family homes. The community also includes large, open outdoor spaces with pathways, play areas for children, and a community room.

Unit (Bd/Ba)	Ft²	Rent
1 Bedroom (1/1)	-	Income Based
2 Bedroom (2/1)	-	Income Based
3 Bedroom (3/1)	-	Income Based
4 Bedroom (4/1)	-	Income Based

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Last updated on January 25th, 2018

Eligibility for Schapiro Knolls

Generally, households earning up to the income limit in the table below for their household size are eligible for units participating in the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program in Watsonville but actual income limits may differ for units at Schapiro Knolls.

AMI Band	1 Person	2 Person	3 Person	4 Person	5 Person	6 Person	7 Person	8 Person
Very Low Income (50%)	$57,650	$65,900	$74,150	$82,350	$88,950	$95,550	$102,150	$108,750
Low Income (60%)	$69,180	$79,080	$88,980	$98,820	$106,740	$114,660	$122,580	$130,500

Schapiro Knolls Details

87 one, two, three and four bedroom units.
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)

Property Amenities

Fitness Center
Playground
Computer Lab
Community Room
Community Garden

Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)

Since this property has received funding in part through the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, a certain number of units are set aside for lower income households. Households must earn either less than 50% or 60% of the area median income (depending on the set-aside option chosen by the property owner) to qualify for these units. Rents in these units are capped at a maximum of 30% of the set-aside area median income (adjusted for unit size). Some rental units in this property may not be subject to LIHTC and therefore have higher rents and no maximum household income requirement.