Acquired by National CORE in 1997, Villa Serena is now in the first of two phases of reconstruction that will transform the community. The first phase will create 85 apartment homes and the second phase will build another 63, replacing the original 136 units of housing with 148 beautiful new apartment homes. The community will provide much-needed housing for individuals and family’s household income-qualifying maximums at various set-asides ranging from 30 to 60 percent of the area median income. Thirty percent of the new apartment homes will be three-bedrooms to meet the needs of low-income families in the region. National CORE also will be working with the City of San Marcos and County of San Diego to set-aside eight apartment homes for young adults aging out of the foster care system.

Upon completion, Villa Serena will provide safe, sustainable, and affordable housing that complements the surrounding neighborhood. Hope through Housing Foundation will provide direct services as well as partner with local service providers to bring an array of programs, services, and resources to residents of the new community. Villa Serena, with a 1,933 square foot community center to serve as a hub for community events and activities, will offer essential services and best-in-class property management to promote stability, self-sufficiency, and overall well-being.

Total Units (148)

• 30 One-Bedroom
• 71 Two-Bedroom
• 45 Three-Bedroom
• 2 Manager’s Units

Affordability: 100% Affordable

• 30%, 40%, 50% and 60% of Area Median Income (AMI)

Applications for the property are not currently available, however, should you wish to sign up for the property mailing list, please submit the form to the right and we will email you an electronic flier once the development nears completion.

Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2022

The application and eligibility process will commence approximately four months prior to the completion of construction. Applications will not be taken and no names or other information will be collected for any waitlist or qualification process until the leasing process is commenced.

Your entry of any information on this website, or into the mailing list, does not place you on any interest list, or waitlist, for future consideration as an applicant. No date for the beginning of the application process has been determined at this time.