Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In 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 2023 in Palo Alto, CA.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2023Median Family Income2023 Yearly Income Limit2023 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Santa Clara County, CA$181,300Very Low Income (50%)$80,300$89,200$96,350$103,500$110,650
Extremely Low Income (30%)$48,150$53,500$57,800$62,100$66,350
Low Income (80%) $123,400$137,100$148,100$159,050$170,050

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

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

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in 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 Palo Alto, CA Santa Clara County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$2418Estimated $725.40 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$2868Estimated $860.40 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$3687Estimated $1,106.10 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$4213Estimated $1,263.90 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In 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.

California Park Apartments

2301 Park Blvd
Palo Alto, CA - 94306
Total Apartment Units: 45
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 45
Years In Service Since: 1989
Family Apartments: YES

Alma Place

753 Alma St
Palo Alto, CA - 94301
Total Apartment Units: 106
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 106
Years In Service Since: 1998
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

The Sheridan Apartments

360 Sheridan Ave
Palo Alto, CA - 94306
Total Apartment Units: 56
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 56
1 Bedroom apartments 57
Years In Service Since: 1999
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Palo Alto Gardens

648 San Antonio Rd
Palo Alto, CA - 94306
Total Apartment Units: 156
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 156
1 Bedroom apartments 128
2 Bedroom apartments 20
3 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 1999

Oak Court Apartments

845 Ramona St
Palo Alto, CA - 94301
Total Apartment Units: 53
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 53
1 Bedroom apartments 9
2 Bedroom apartments 18
3 Bedroom apartments 26
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES

Opportunity Center Of The Midpeninsula

33 Encina Ave
Palo Alto, CA - 94301
Total Apartment Units: 89
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 89
1 Bedroom apartments 13
2 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 2006

Alta Torre Apartments

3895 Fabian Way
Palo Alto, CA - 94303
Total Apartment Units: 56
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 56
1 Bedroom apartments 55
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2010
Senior Apartments: YES

Tree House Apartments

488 W Charleston Rd
Palo Alto, CA - 94306
Total Apartment Units: 34
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 34
1 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Alma Plaza

3445 Alma St
Palo Alto, CA - 94306
Total Apartment Units: 14
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 14
1 Bedroom apartments 12
2 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 2012

Palo Alto Family Housing

801 Alma St
Palo Alto, CA - 94301
Total Apartment Units: 49
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 49
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 26
3 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2013
Family Apartments: YES

Colorado Park Apartments

1140 Colorado Avenue
Palo Alto, CA - 94303
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 24
3 Bedroom apartments 22
4 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 2017

Mayfield Place Apartments (fka Stanford Palo Apartments)

2500 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA - 94306
Total Apartment Units: 70
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 70
1 Bedroom apartments 24
2 Bedroom apartments 24
3 Bedroom apartments 22
Years In Service Since: 2017
Family Apartments: YES

Stevenson House

455 E Charleston Road
Palo Alto, CA - 94306
Total Apartment Units: 120
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 120
1 Bedroom apartments 28
Years In Service Since: 2017
Senior Apartments: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in 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.

Terman Apartments

4230 Terman Dr
Palo Alto, CA - 94306
Phone: (650) 856-2127
Total Apartment Units: 92
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Adlai E. Stevenson House

455 E Charleston Rd
Palo Alto, CA - 94306
Phone: (650) 494-1944
Total Apartment Units: 120
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Sheridan

360 Sheridan Ave
Palo Alto, CA - 94306
Phone: (650) 326-1240
Total Apartment Units: 57
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Lytton Gardens Iv

330 Everett St
Palo Alto, CA - 94301
Phone: (650)328-3300
Total Apartment Units: 50
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Lytton Gardens Ii

649 University Ave
Palo Alto, CA - 94301
Phone: (650)328-3300
Total Apartment Units: 100
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously 202/81

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.

Lytton Gardens I

656 Lytton Ave
Palo Alto, CA - 94301
Phone: (650)328-3300
Total Apartment Units: 218
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Colorado Park Apartments

1141 Colorado Ave
Palo Alto, CA - 94303
Phone: 650-856-9377
Total Apartment Units: 60
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Arastradero Park Apartments

574 Arastradero Rd
Palo Alto, CA - 94306
Phone: (650)493-4376
Total Apartment Units: 66
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Webster Wood

941 Webster St.
Palo Alto, CA - 94301
Phone: (650) 326-9271
Total Apartment Units: 68
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Page Mill Court

2700 Ash St
Palo Alto, CA - 94306
Phone: (650) 322-0149
Total Apartment Units: 24
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing


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.