Centennial Place

Affordable Micro-Efficiency Apartments Now Leasing

Abode Communities and City of Pasadena are now leasing 142 affordable micro-efficiency senior rental apartments at Centennial Place, a beloved architectural gem listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Located just one block from City Hall, this newly renovated residential community offers affordable living combined with vibrant, secure, and well-maintained community spaces. A full-service community kitchen, onsite laundry, and shared bathrooms offer a low-maintenance lifestyle ideal for seniors 55+ or Eaton Fire Survivors with limited incomes.

  • Great Pasadena Location
  • Newly Renovated Historic Building
  • Complimentary Resident Services
  • In-Room Kitchenettes
  • Lounge & Community Room
  • Walking Distance to Transit
  • On-Site Property Management

How to Apply

Applications available Monday – Friday from 9 AM – 5 PM.

Centennial Place
235 E. Holly Street
Pasadena, CA 91101

Property and unit tours available Monday – Friday from 2 – 4 PM.

Get in Touch!


(626) 585-0009
TTY/TDD: 711

Income & Eligibility Requirements

Annual HH IncomeMonthly HH IncomeRental SubsidyResident Rent*
$2,500$208$1,153$62
$5,000$417$1,090$125
$10,000$833$965$250
$20,000$1,667$715$500
$25,000$2,083$590$625
$30,000$2,500$465$750

Preparing for the Interview

If you have been invited to interview, please bring the following information, if applicable, for all household members over the age of 18:

  • Valid picture identification
  • Birth certificates
  • Social security cards
  • Bank account statements (six most recent statements)
  • Pensions and annuities (three most recent statements)
  • Employment proof of income (three most recent months, consecutive)
  • Self-Employment proof of income (two years IRS tax return, including Schedule C)
  • Self-Employment current list of clients
  • IRS tax return (most recent year)
  • SSI or SSA/Disability (Benefit letter dated 120 days prior to move-in)
  • Unemployment insurance (most recent statement or letter showing current benefit)
  • Financial assistance (Notarized letter from provider of payments outside of household)
  • GA/AFDC/TANF (Most recent statement or statement dated within 120 days of move-in)
  • Child support and alimony (District Attorney notice, court order or provider letter plus two most recent checks)
  • Student verification (School name, address and current class schedule)
  • Other sources of income not listed

Equal Opportunity Housing

Housing is offered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, familial status, national origin, citizenship status, immigrant status, primary language, marital status, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, disability, source of income (include receipt of Section 8 and other similar vouchers), genetic information, military or veteran status, arbitrary characteristics, or any other basis currently or subsequently prohibited by law. Individuals with a disability have the right to ask for and receive reasonable accommodations and to request auxiliary aids.

Accessible Units Available

Accessible units and/or units with accessible features are available. To inquire about accessible units, please contact the property directly.

Rights of Individuals with Disabilities

Individuals with a disability have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation, including auxiliary aids and services, and communications in alternative formats. To make a request, please contact the property directly.

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