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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In East Palo Alto, CA

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Santa Clara County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2024 in East Palo Alto, CA.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Santa Clara County, CA$184,300Very Low Income (50%)$64,550$73,750$82,950$92,150$99,550
Extremely Low Income (30%)$38,750$44,250$49,800$55,300$59,750
Low Income (80%) $102,300$116,900$131,500$146,100$157,800

Santa Clara County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Santa Clara County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest Santa Clara County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.

Public Housing Eligibility

To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.

Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.

Housing Authority of the County of Santa Clara

505 West Julian Street
Santa Clara, CA - 95110
Santa Clara County
Website: http://www.hacsc.org/
Phone Number: (408) 275-8770

Santa Clara County Housing Authority

505 W Julian Street
San Jose, CA - 95110
Santa Clara County
Website: https://www.scchousingauthority.org
Phone Number: (408) 275-8770

Housing Authority of the City of San Jose

505 West Julian St.
San Jose, CA - 95110
Santa Clara County
Website: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments/housing
Phone Number: (408) 275-8770

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In East Palo Alto, CA

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in East Palo Alto, CA. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for East Palo Alto, CA Santa Clara County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$2383Estimated $714.90 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$2694Estimated $808.20 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$3132Estimated $939.60 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$4011Estimated $1,203.30 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In East Palo Alto, CA

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

2154 Dumbarton Ave

2154 Dumbarton Ave
East Palo Alto, CA - 94303
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1

2210 Oakwood Dr

2210 Oakwood Dr
East Palo Alto, CA - 94303
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1

Gloria Way Community Housing

2400 Gloria Way
East Palo Alto, CA - 94303
Total Apartment Units: 38
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 38
2 Bedroom apartments 20
3 Bedroom apartments 10
4 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 1996
Family Apartments: YES

Light Tree Apartments

1805 E Bayshore Rd
East Palo Alto, CA - 94303
Total Apartment Units: 94
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 94
1 Bedroom apartments 20
2 Bedroom apartments 38
3 Bedroom apartments 22
Years In Service Since: 2000
Family Apartments: YES

Peninsula Park Apartments

1977 Tate St
East Palo Alto, CA - 94303
Total Apartment Units: 129
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 129
1 Bedroom apartments 21
2 Bedroom apartments 25
3 Bedroom apartments 19
Years In Service Since: 2001
Family Apartments: YES

Runnymeade Gardens

2301 Cooley Ave
East Palo Alto, CA - 94303
Total Apartment Units: 78
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 78
1 Bedroom apartments 78
Years In Service Since: 2001
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Nugent Square

2361 University Ave
East Palo Alto, CA - 94303
Total Apartment Units: 32
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 32
2 Bedroom apartments 14
3 Bedroom apartments 18
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES

Courtyard At Bay Road

1730 Bay Rd
East Palo Alto, CA - 94303
Total Apartment Units: 74
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 74
1 Bedroom apartments 12
2 Bedroom apartments 41
3 Bedroom apartments 18
4 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES

Woodlands Newell

1761 Woodland Ave
East Palo Alto, CA - 94303
Total Apartment Units: 49
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 49
1 Bedroom apartments 16
2 Bedroom apartments 11
3 Bedroom apartments 8
4 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 2014
Family Apartments: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in East Palo Alto, CA

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Santa Clara County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Runnymede Gardens Apartments.

2301 Cooley Ave
East Palo Alto, CA - 94303
Phone: (650) 323-1106
Total Apartment Units: 78
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Light Tree Ii

1805 East Bayshore Rd.
East Palo Alto, CA - 94303
Phone: (650) 328-4700
Total Apartment Units: 37
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in CA?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.