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Section 8 & Affordable Housing in Santa Clara County, California
This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in Santa Clara County, California. Everything below is drawn from federal HUD datasets, with the source and refresh date for each one shown at the bottom of the page. Data last updated October 4, 2026.
- Housing authority
- Santa Clara County Housing Authority
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $3,272
- Income limit (50%), family of 4
- $102,750
- HUD-recorded properties
- 333
Who administers housing assistance here
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in Santa Clara County is administered by Santa Clara County Housing Authority, (408) 275-8770. Housing authorities — not landlords, and not this website — decide who is eligible, run the waiting lists and issue vouchers.
HUD identifies this authority by the code CA059. It reports 12,606 Housing Choice Voucher units and 4 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County is in HUD’s San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA HUD Metro FMR Area income-limit area (FY2026 median family income $205,500).
| Household size | Very low income (50%) |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $71,950 |
| 2 people | $82,200 |
| 3 people | $92,500 |
| 4 people | $102,750 |
| 5 people | $111,000 |
| 6 people | $119,200 |
| 7 people | $127,450 |
| 8 people | $135,650 |
| Household size | Extremely low income (30%) | Very low income (50%) | Low income (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $43,200 | $71,950 | $113,700 |
| 2 people | $49,350 | $82,200 | $129,950 |
| 3 people | $55,500 | $92,500 | $146,200 |
| 4 people | $61,650 | $102,750 | $162,400 |
| 5 people | $66,600 | $111,000 | $175,400 |
| 6 people | $71,550 | $119,200 | $188,400 |
| 7 people | $76,450 | $127,450 | $201,400 |
| 8 people | $81,400 | $135,650 | $214,400 |
Voucher eligibility generally starts at the very low income (50%) limit (how income limits work).
FY2027 Fair Market Rents
HUD Fair Market Rents for the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA HUD Metro FMR Area area (how Fair Market Rents work).
| Unit size | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent | $2,458 | $2,778 | $3,272 | $4,396 | $4,688 |
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $2,458 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $2,778 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,272 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,396 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,688 / month |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027. 91 FR 56156 (published 2026-09-01). Effective 2026-10-01 except areas where HUD received a valid reevaluation request. HUD area code METRO41940M41940. Imported 4 October 2026.
Assisted and affordable properties recorded in Santa Clara County
HUD records 121 subsidised or tax-credit properties in this county. Each is listed below under the program that federal records actually associate it with. None of these listings means a unit is currently vacant or that applications are open.
HUD-Assisted Properties
Properties with an active HUD subsidy contract, such as Project-Based Section 8, Section 202 housing for the elderly, or Section 811 housing for people with disabilities.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adlai E. Stevenson House | 455 E Charleston Rd, Palo Alto 94306 | HUD-Assisted Property | 109 assisted | (650) 494-1944 |
| Almaden Garden Apartments | 947 Branham Ln, San Jose 95136 | HUD-Assisted Property | 36 assisted | (408) 265-4808 |
| Arastradero Park Apartments | 574 Arastradero Rd, Palo Alto 94306 | HUD-Assisted Property | 47 assisted | (650) 493-4376 |
| Arbor Apts | 1582 Kooser Rd, San Jose 95118 | HUD-Assisted Property | 122 assisted | (408) 448-1288 |
| Aster Park Apartment | 1059 Reed Ave, Sunnyvale 94086 | HUD-Assisted Property | 38 assisted | (408) 984-1060 |
| BENDORF DRIVE APARTMENTS | 282 Danze Dr, San Jose 95111 | HUD-Assisted Property | 88 assisted | (408) 362-9233 |
| Cambrian Center | 2360 Samaritan Pl, San Jose 95124 | HUD-Assisted Property | 150 assisted | (408) 559-0330 |
| Capitol Manor | 175 N Capitol Ave, San Jose 95127 | HUD-Assisted Property | 33 assisted | (408) 251-9115 |
| Casa De Los Amigos | 967 Lundy Ave, San Jose 95133 | HUD-Assisted Property | 23 assisted | (408) 937-0794 |
| Casa del Pueblo | 200 S Market St, San Jose 95113 | HUD-Assisted Property | 154 assisted | (408) 294-5380 |
| Charlotte Park | 5875 Charlotte Dr, San Jose 95123 | HUD-Assisted Property | 5 assisted | (408) 809-7142 |
| Clarendon Street Apartments | 7213 Clarendon St, San Jose 95129 | HUD-Assisted Property | 42 assisted | (408) 366-2114 |
| Colorado Park Apartments | 1141 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto 94303 | HUD-Assisted Property | 37 assisted | (650) 856-9377 |
| Corinthian House | 250 Budd Ave, Campbell 95008 | HUD-Assisted Property | 36 assisted | (408) 374-4522 |
| East Santa Clara Senior | 675 E Santa Clara St, San Jose 95112 | HUD-Assisted Property | — | — |
| Edenvale Supportive Housing | 5340 Monterey Hwy, San Jose 95111 | HUD-Assisted Property | 14 assisted | (510) 582-1460 |
| Elena Gardens | 1900 Lakewood Dr, San Jose 95132 | HUD-Assisted Property | 161 assisted | (408) 262-6991 |
| Emmanuel Terrace | 460 Francis Dr, San Jose 95133 | HUD-Assisted Property | 18 assisted | (408) 923-8280 |
| Fellowship Plaza | 14520 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga 95070 | HUD-Assisted Property | 150 assisted | (408) 867-1105 |
| Fuji Towers | 690 N 5th St, San Jose 95112 | HUD-Assisted Property | 28 assisted | (408) 275-8989 |
| Girasol Housing | 1710 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose 95116 | HUD-Assisted Property | 60 assisted | (408) 926-8140 |
| Homebase | 1033 Lick Ave, San Jose 95110 | HUD-Assisted Property | 24 assisted | (831) 457-5725 |
| Homeport | 5030 Union Ave, San Jose 95124 | HUD-Assisted Property | 15 assisted | (408) 379-2828 |
| HOMESTEAD PARK APARTMENTS | 1602 Tenaka Pl, Sunnyvale 94087 | HUD-Assisted Property | 50 assisted | (408) 732-2151 |
| Huff Gardens Apartments | 3021 Huff Ave, San Jose 95128 | HUD-Assisted Property | 36 assisted | (408) 993-4211 |
| Jardines Paloma Blanca | 132 N Jackson Ave, San Jose 95116 | HUD-Assisted Property | 42 assisted | (408) 937-4781 |
| Jeanne DArc Manor | 85 S 5th St, San Jose 95112 | HUD-Assisted Property | 87 assisted | (408) 288-7421 |
| Las Casitas | 632 N Jackson Ave Ste 4, San Jose 95133 | HUD-Assisted Property | 168 assisted | (408) 251-6850 |
| Las Golondrinas Senior Housing | 77 Kentucky Pl, San Jose 95116 | HUD-Assisted Property | 49 assisted | (650) 356-2900 |
| Le Beaulieu | 10092 Bianchi Way, Cupertino 95014 | HUD-Assisted Property | 27 assisted | (408) 446-1583 |
| Liberty Tower | 890 Main St, Santa Clara 95050 | HUD-Assisted Property | 100 assisted | (408) 243-6226 |
| LIFES GARDEN | 450 Old San Francisco Rd, Sunnyvale 94086 | HUD-Assisted Property | 150 assisted | (408) 245-5433 |
| LILLY GARDENS APARTMENTS | 8800 Lilly Ave, Gilroy 95020 | HUD-Assisted Property | 84 assisted | (408) 842-8387 |
| Lytton Gardens I | 656 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto 94301 | HUD-Assisted Property | 184 assisted | (650) 328-3300 |
| Lytton Gardens II | 649 University Ave, Palo Alto 94301 | HUD-Assisted Property | 100 assisted | (650) 328-3300 |
| Lytton Gardens IV | 330 Everett Ave, Palo Alto 94301 | HUD-Assisted Property | 50 assisted | (650) 328-3300 |
| Mayfair Golden Manor | 2627 Madden Ave, San Jose 95116 | HUD-Assisted Property | 210 assisted | (408) 272-1800 |
| Milagro | 2850 Rose Ave, San Jose 95127 | HUD-Assisted Property | 14 assisted | (408) 251-1156 |
| Monte Vista Terrace | 1101 Grant Rd, Mountain View 94040 | HUD-Assisted Property | 150 assisted | (650) 965-1060 |
| Monterey Villa | 233 Ford Rd, San Jose 95138 | HUD-Assisted Property | 18 assisted | — |
| MORELAND APARTMENTS | 4375 Payne Ave, San Jose 95117 | HUD-Assisted Property | 160 assisted | (408) 554-9585 |
| MORSE COURT | 825 Morse Ave, Sunnyvale 94085 | HUD-Assisted Property | 35 assisted | (408) 734-9442 |
| Oak Grove | 5568 Lexington Ave, San Jose 95123 | HUD-Assisted Property | 5 assisted | (408) 960-6295 |
| Page Mill Court | 2700 Ash St, Palo Alto 94306 | HUD-Assisted Property | 23 assisted | (650) 322-0149 |
| Park Place Apartments | 16480 Del Monte Ave, Morgan Hill 95037 | HUD-Assisted Property | 10 assisted | (408) 779-4361 |
| Parkview Apartments | 181 Pierce St, Gilroy 95020 | HUD-Assisted Property | 45 assisted | (408) 842-6341 |
| PLAZA DE LAS FLORES | 233 Carroll St, Sunnyvale 94086 | HUD-Assisted Property | 101 assisted | (408) 773-8120 |
| Plum Tree West | 1055 Montebello Dr, Gilroy 95020 | HUD-Assisted Property | 70 assisted | (408) 847-2099 |
| Redwood Seniors of Willow Glen | 814 Saint Elizabeth Dr, San Jose 95126 | HUD-Assisted Property | 70 assisted | (408) 947-1818 |
| San Jose Apartments | 1500 Cunningham Ave, San Jose 95122 | HUD-Assisted Property | 214 assisted | (408) 272-3311 |
| San Jose Gardens | 4668 Albany Dr, San Jose 95129 | HUD-Assisted Property | 162 assisted | (408) 248-0800 |
| San Tomas Gardens Apartments | 825 S San Tomas Aquino Rd, Campbell 95008 | HUD-Assisted Property | 94 assisted | (408) 374-8741 |
| San Veron Park | 807 San Veron Ave, Mountain View 94043 | HUD-Assisted Property | 12 assisted | (650) 967-3322 |
| Saratoga Court | 18855 Cox Ave, Saratoga 95070 | HUD-Assisted Property | 20 assisted | (408) 379-6119 |
| Second El Rancho Verde Apts | 303 Checkers Dr, San Jose 95133 | HUD-Assisted Property | 557 assisted | (408) 272-0356 |
| SHERIDAN | 360 Sheridan Ave, Palo Alto 94306 | HUD-Assisted Property | 56 assisted | (650) 326-1240 |
| Shorebreeze Apartments | 460 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View 94043 | HUD-Assisted Property | 108 assisted | (650) 966-1327 |
| Shorebreeze New Construction (12 un | 460 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View 94043 | HUD-Assisted Property | 12 assisted | — |
| Sierra Vista I Apartments | 1909 Hackett Ave, Mountain View 94043 | HUD-Assisted Property | 28 assisted | (650) 965-9222 |
| STONEY PINE VILLA APARTMENTS | 267 W California Ave, Sunnyvale 94086 | HUD-Assisted Property | 22 assisted | (408) 245-2995 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
Public Housing Developments
Developments owned or operated by a public housing authority.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUCRETIA/JULIAN STREETS | 2215 Deborah Dr, Santa Clara 95050 | Public Housing Development | 4 total | (408) 275-8770 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
LIHTC Affordable Properties
Properties financed with Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. LIHTC is a financing program, not Section 8 — rent is restricted, but a tax-credit property is not required to accept Housing Choice Vouchers and may have its own separate waiting list.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1585 STUDIOS | 1581 EL CAMINO REAL, MOUNTAIN VIEW 94040 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 26 assisted | — |
| 1ST & ROSEMARY FAMILY APTS | 60 E ROSEMARY ST, SAN JOSE 95112 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 182 assisted | — |
| 1ST & ROSEMARY SENIOR APTS | 30 E ROSEMARY ST, SAN JOSE 95112 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 105 assisted | — |
| 819 NORTH RENGSTORFF STUDIO APTS | 819 N RENGSTORFF AVE, MOUNTAIN VIEW 94043 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 49 total | — |
| ALEXANDER STATION | 200 E 10TH STREET, GILROY 95020 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 260 assisted | — |
| ALMA PLACE | 753 ALMA ST, PALO ALTO 94301 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 106 assisted | — |
| ALMA PLAZA | 3445 ALMA ST, PALO ALTO 94306 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 14 assisted | — |
| ALMADEN 1930 APTS | 1930 ALMADEN RD, SAN JOSE 95125 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 151 assisted | — |
| ALMADEN FAMILY APTS | 1501 ALMADEN EXPY, SAN JOSE 95125 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 224 assisted | — |
| ALMADEN LAKE APTS | 978 ALMADEN LAKE DR, SAN JOSE 95123 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 143 assisted | — |
| ALMADEN LAKE VILLAGE APTS | 1045 COLEMAN RD, SAN JOSE 95123 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 50 assisted | — |
| ALTA TORRE APTS | 3895 FABIAN WAY, PALO ALTO 94303 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 55 assisted | — |
| ARBOR PARK COMMUNITY | 899 N KING RD, SAN JOSE 95133 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 59 assisted | — |
| ARBOR TERRACES | 2760 MCKEE ROAD, SAN JOSE 95127 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 85 assisted | — |
| ARCHER STUDIOS | 98 ARCHER ST, SAN JOSE 95112 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 41 assisted | — |
| ASPEN APTS (MILPITAS) | 81 MIHALAKIS ST, MILPITAS 95035 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 100 assisted | — |
| AVENIDA ESPANA GARDENS | 181 RAWLS CT, SAN JOSE 95139 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 83 assisted | — |
| BAKER PARK | 4710 CAMPBELL AVE, SAN JOSE 95130 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 98 assisted | — |
| BELLA CASTELLO AT KELLEY PARK | 570 KEYES ST, SAN JOSE 95112 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 87 assisted | — |
| BELLE TERRE SENIOR APTS (MORGAN HILL) | 235 E DUNNE AVE, MORGAN HILL 95037 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 39 assisted | — |
| BELOVIDA AT NEWBURY PARK SENIOR APTS | 1777 NEWBURY PARK DR, SAN JOSE 95133 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 184 assisted | — |
| BELOVIDA SANTA CLARA SENIOR APTS | 1820 MAIN ST, SANTA CLARA 95050 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 27 assisted | — |
| BENDORF DRIVE | 282 DANZE DR, SAN JOSE 95111 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 99 total | — |
| BENDORF DRIVE APARTMENTS | 282 DANZE DRIVE, SAN JOSE 95111 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 99 assisted | — |
| BETTY ANN GARDENS | 941 LUNDY AVE, SAN JOSE 95133 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 75 assisted | — |
| BLOSSOM RIVER APTS | 1000 BLOSSOM RIVER WAY, SAN JOSE 95123 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 143 assisted | — |
| BORREGAS COURT | 101 W WEDDELL DR, SUNNYVALE 94089 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 192 assisted | — |
| BRACHER SENIOR | 2665 S DR, SANTA CLARA 95051 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 71 assisted | — |
| BRANHAM LANE APTS | 100 BRANHAM LN E, SAN JOSE 95111 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 174 assisted | — |
| BROOKS HOUSE | 655 RICHMOND AVE, SAN JOSE 95128 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 62 assisted | — |
| BROOKWOOD TERRACE FAMILY APTS | 1338 E SAN ANTONIO ST, SAN JOSE 95116 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 83 assisted | — |
| BUENA VISTA MIDTOWN | 1535 W SAN CARLOS ST, SAN JOSE 95126 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 94 total | — |
| CALIFORNIA PARK APTS | 2301 PARK BLVD, PALO ALTO 94306 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 45 assisted | — |
| CAMINO DEL REY | 2525 EL CAMINO REAL, SANTA CLARA 95051 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 47 assisted | — |
| CANOAS TERRACE APARTMENTS | 420 SANDS DRIVE, SAN JOSE 95125 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 111 assisted | — |
| CARROLL INN | 174 CARROLL ST, SUNNYVALE 94086 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 121 assisted | — |
| CASA DEL PUEBLO SENIOR APARTMENTS | 200 SOUTH MARKET STREET, SAN JOSE 95113 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 163 assisted | — |
| CASA FELIZ STUDIOS | 525 S NINTH ST, SAN JOSE 95112 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 59 assisted | — |
| CASA REAL APTS | 2570 FONTAINE RD, SAN JOSE 95121 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 179 assisted | — |
| CATALONIA TOWNHOMES | 2036 EVANS LN, SAN JOSE 95125 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 50 assisted | — |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
How to apply
Contact the administering housing authority
Named above. Only they can tell you whether a waiting list is open.
Check the income limits
In the table above for your household size. Income is one factor, not the whole test.
Ask about local preferences
Many authorities prioritise applicants who live or work in the area, veterans, people with disabilities, or families experiencing homelessness.
Ask for the landlord list
Most authorities keep a list of owners who have accepted vouchers before. It is usually free and rarely published online.
Where this information comes from
- HUD Public Housing Authorities · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 18 August 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research · source updated not published by the provider · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research (HUD User) · source updated 1 September 2026 · retrieved 4 October 2026
- HUD Multifamily Properties – Assisted · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 21 July 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Public Housing Developments · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 21 July 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 14 May 2025 · retrieved 22 September 2026
Sources: HUD Public Housing Authorities (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (retrieved 4 October 2026); HUD Multifamily Properties – Assisted (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Public Housing Developments (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties (retrieved 22 September 2026).
These federal datasets do not show vacancies, waiting-list status or whether a landlord accepts vouchers (about our data).