Artspace Tannery Lofts

Overview

In the late 1990s, Santa Cruz was a highly desirable tourist destination with a strong arts and culture community. But as the housing costs increased, few young artists could afford to stay.In 2001, Ceil Cirillo, Executive Director of the Santa Cruz Redevelopment Agency persuaded civic leaders to approve the plan to transform Salz Tannery into an arts complex to anchor and preserve Santa Cruz's strong cultural identity well into the future.

Today, Artspace Tannery Lofts provides 100 units of affordable live/work space in two separate buildings, for artists and their families, a mile from downtown Santa Cruz. The completed lofts were phase 1 of a two-phase development plan for the 8.3-acre Tannery Arts Center Campus on the San Lorenzo River.

Partners and Funders

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

The City of Santa Cruz

FINANCING
California Tax Credit Allocation Committee, City of Santa Cruz Housing Trust Fund, City of Santa Cruz Redevelopment Agency, County of Santa Cruz Housing Trust Fund, RBC--Apollo Equity Partners, J.P. Morgan Chase, and Federal Home Loan Bank Affordable Housing Program

FUNDERS
U.S. Bancorp Foundation, Washington Mutual Foundation, and Wells Fargo Foundation

Visit the Artspace Tannery Lofts Website

2009

Total project cost

$42.4 M

Total development cost

$35.4 M

Live/work units

100 units

Total area

180,000 sq. ft.

Gallery

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The Community

I’ve lived in Santa Cruz for a long time and there've never been this many dynamic people living in one space … It makes me feel like I’m doing something valuable, not only for myself but for the community as a whole.

Sarah Bianco, Artist

Leasing

Please note, all units at the Tannery are currently occupied with full wait lists so we are not taking applications at the moment.

Residential

Residential Leasing Manager

Christopher Avant,

Commercial

Commercial Leasing Manager

Julie Alexander

What is the leasing selection & criteria process?

At the Artspace Tannery Lofts we are committed to attracting creative individuals and families from diverse artistic and cultural backgrounds. We encourage all people to apply regardless of race, color, creed, religion, employment or occupation, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, or physical disability. We are especially interested in individuals who are committed to building community and will give some of their time and energy toward this goal.

Artspace’s mission is to create, foster and preserve affordable space for artists and arts organizations. Our residential units have large flexible floor plans, high ceilings, large windows and durable surfaces to accommodate a variety of creative disciplines. Artspace buildings across the country have a special feeling of community fostered by creative activity and community involvement.  The affordable housing at the Tannery Arts Center, consists of 100 units of new construction over parking. The residential project serves individuals and families earning less than 30%, 40% and 50% of area median income (AMI), which are set annually.   Rents are based on income level, size of family and apartment size, i.e. studio, one, two or three bedroom.

Artspace Tanner Lofts Resident Selection Criteria and Process

Please note, all units at the Tannery are currently occupied with full wait lists so we are not taking applications at the moment. When openings do occur the following Resident Selection Criteria must be followed very carefully for all Artspace Tannery Lofts (ATL) applicants. Fair Housing Laws require Management to use the same criteria for determining eligibility for all applicants. There are no exceptions. The TAC is a 100% Tax Credit property and must follow Section 42 of the IRS Code, along with all Calif. Tax Credit Allocation Committee rules.

If you would like to be placed on a waiting list, please fill out an application at www.jscotannery.com.

The Artspace Tannery Lofts provides 100 units of affordable housing with a tenant selection preference given to Santa Cruz County households who participate in, and are committed to, the creative arts.

Income-Annual gross income cannot exceed the Area Median Income (AMI) for Santa Cruz County per the chart below. The AMI income limits are updated and published yearly by HUD. Management is required to obtain third party income verification on all sources of income. Income calculations are based upon the applicant’s expected annual gross income. For purposes of determining income eligibility, the income of personal care attendants will not be counted as household income but they will be included for the purpose of determining unit size.

2010 MAXIMUM INCOME LIMITS: (SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITH PUBLISHED ALLOWABLE LIMITS)

Percentage of Area Median Income	1 Person	2 Person	3 Person	4 Person	5 Person	6 Person
30%	$18,270	$20,880	$23,490	$26,100	$28,200	$30,270
40%	$24,360	$27,840	$31,320	$34,800	$37,600	$40,360
50%	$30,450	$34,450	$39,150	$43,500	$47,000	$50,450

Identity – All adult family members must provide a copy of their Social Security card, and/or a valid government issued Passport. A second document or identification such as Drivers License, Picture ID, etc. is required for all adult members of the household. Copies of birth Certificates are required for all minors.

Household Size – Prospective Residents must accept an apartment based on their household size at move-in per the household size chart below. One pet per household is allowed per the ATL pet policy, including a dog up to 60 Lbs.