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Section 8 & Affordable Housing in San Mateo County, California
This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in San Mateo 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
- City of South San Francisco Housing Authority
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $3,697
- Income limit (50%), family of 4
- $105,050
- HUD-recorded properties
- 86
Who administers housing assistance here
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in San Mateo County is administered by City of South San Francisco Housing Authority, (650) 583-7631. 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 CA015. It reports 0 Housing Choice Voucher units and 80 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for San Mateo County
San Mateo County is in HUD’s San Francisco, CA HUD Metro FMR Area income-limit area (FY2026 median family income $200,800).
| Household size | Very low income (50%) |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $73,550 |
| 2 people | $84,050 |
| 3 people | $94,550 |
| 4 people | $105,050 |
| 5 people | $113,500 |
| 6 people | $121,900 |
| 7 people | $130,300 |
| 8 people | $138,700 |
| Household size | Extremely low income (30%) | Very low income (50%) | Low income (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $44,150 | $73,550 | $117,700 |
| 2 people | $50,450 | $84,050 | $134,500 |
| 3 people | $56,750 | $94,550 | $151,300 |
| 4 people | $63,050 | $105,050 | $168,100 |
| 5 people | $68,100 | $113,500 | $181,550 |
| 6 people | $73,150 | $121,900 | $195,000 |
| 7 people | $78,200 | $130,300 | $208,450 |
| 8 people | $83,250 | $138,700 | $221,900 |
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 Francisco, CA HUD Metro FMR Area area (how Fair Market Rents work).
| Unit size | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent | $2,574 | $3,003 | $3,697 | $4,832 | $5,439 |
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $2,574 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $3,003 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,697 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,832 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,439 / 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 METRO41860MM7360. Imported 4 October 2026.
Assisted and affordable properties recorded in San Mateo County
HUD records 86 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 353 Main St Apts | 353 Main St, Redwood City 94063 | HUD-Assisted Property | 14 assisted | (650) 398-1828 |
| Alameda House Inc. | 124 Alameda De Las Pulgas, Redwood City 94062 | HUD-Assisted Property | 5 assisted | (650) 312-0730 |
| BONNIE BRAE TERRACE | 2400 Carlmont Dr, Belmont 94002 | HUD-Assisted Property | 60 assisted | (650) 593-1818 |
| CASA DE REDWOOD | 1280 Veterans Blvd, Redwood City 94063 | HUD-Assisted Property | 93 assisted | (650) 369-4819 |
| Casa Pacifica | 1060 Terra Nova Blvd, Pacifica 94044 | HUD-Assisted Property | 101 assisted | (650) 359-6127 |
| Cedar Street Apartments | 104 Cedar St, Redwood City 94063 | HUD-Assisted Property | 14 assisted | (650) 368-3345 |
| Chestnut Creek Senior Housing | 65 Chestnut Ave, South San Francisco 94080 | HUD-Assisted Property | 40 assisted | (650) 952-6679 |
| Colma Ridge | 85 Reiner St, Colma 94014 | HUD-Assisted Property | 19 assisted | (650) 994-3160 |
| Crane Place Apartments | 1331 Crane St, Menlo Park 94025 | HUD-Assisted Property | 93 assisted | (650) 325-2442 |
| Fairway Apts. | 77 Westborough Blvd, South San Francisco 94080 | HUD-Assisted Property | 74 assisted | (650) 588-4005 |
| Flores Gardens Apartments | 2604 Flores St, San Mateo 94403 | HUD-Assisted Property | 72 assisted | (650) 341-8092 |
| Grand and Linden Family Apartments | 201 Grand Ave, South San Francisco 94080 | HUD-Assisted Property | 8 assisted | (650) 398-1828 |
| Heron Court | 350 Gunter Ln, Redwood City 94065 | HUD-Assisted Property | 104 assisted | (650) 593-1915 |
| Hillcrest Gardens | 35 Hillcrest Dr, Daly City 94014 | HUD-Assisted Property | 39 assisted | (650) 991-8809 |
| Horizons | 825 Old County Rd, Belmont 94002 | HUD-Assisted Property | 23 assisted | (650) 802-8153 |
| Lesley Gardens | 701 Arnold Way, Half Moon Bay 94019 | HUD-Assisted Property | 63 assisted | (650) 726-4888 |
| Lesley Towers | 700 Laurel Ave, San Mateo 94401 | HUD-Assisted Property | 195 assisted | (650) 342-2051 |
| LIGHT TREE II | 1805 E Bayshore Rd Ste 100, East Palo Alto 94303 | HUD-Assisted Property | 37 assisted | (650) 328-4700 |
| Light Tree III | 1805 E Bayshore Rd, East Palo Alto 94303 | HUD-Assisted Property | 56 assisted | — |
| Ocean View Plaza | 1001 Main St, Half Moon Bay 94019 | HUD-Assisted Property | 49 assisted | (650) 726-5863 |
| Oceana Terrace | 903 Oceana Blvd, Pacifica 94044 | HUD-Assisted Property | 41 assisted | (650) 359-6161 |
| Redwood City Commons | 875 Walnut St, Redwood City 94063 | HUD-Assisted Property | 58 assisted | (650) 367-8176 |
| Redwood Court | 635 Spruce St, Redwood City 94063 | HUD-Assisted Property | 27 assisted | (650) 363-2119 |
| Rotary Plaza | 433 Alida Way, South San Francisco 94080 | HUD-Assisted Property | 140 assisted | (650) 871-5323 |
| RUNNYMEDE GARDENS APARTMENTS. | 2301 Cooley Ave, East Palo Alto 94303 | HUD-Assisted Property | 78 assisted | (650) 323-1106 |
| St. Andrew Community | 2070 Sullivan Ave, Daly City 94015 | HUD-Assisted Property | 49 assisted | (650) 755-7358 |
| Villa Fontana Apartments | 50 E Market St, Daly City 94014 | HUD-Assisted Property | 112 assisted | (650) 994-8010 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SSF | 374 C St Apt 1, South San Francisco 94080 | Public Housing Development | 80 total | (650) 583-7631 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 S DELAWARE FAMILY HOUSING | 1990 S DELAWARE ST, SAN MATEO 94403 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 59 assisted | — |
| 2154 DUMBARTON AVE | 2154 DUMBARTON AVE, EAST PALO ALTO 94303 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 2210 OAKWOOD DR | 2210 OAKWOOD DR, EAST PALO ALTO 94303 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| ALPHA POINT AT FOSTER SQUARE FKA FOSTER SQUARE | 790 ALMA LANE, FOSTER CITY 94404 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 67 assisted | — |
| ARCHSTONE SAN BRUNO II | 1099 ADMIRAL CT, SAN BRUNO 94066 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 37 assisted | — |
| BAY MEADOWS AFFORDABLE | 2775 S. DELAWARE STREET, SAN MATEO 94403 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 67 assisted | — |
| CITY CENTER PLAZA | 950 MAIN STREET, REDWOOD CITY 94063 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 80 assisted | — |
| COASTSIDE APTS | 2001 MIRAMONTES ROAD, HALF MOON BAY 94019 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 79 assisted | — |
| COASTSIDE SENIOR HOUSING | 925 MAIN ST, HALF MOON BAY 94019 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 39 assisted | — |
| COLMA VETERANS VILLAGE | 1680 MISSION ROAD, COLMA 94014 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 65 assisted | — |
| COURTYARD AT BAY ROAD | 1730 BAY RD, EAST PALO ALTO 94303 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 76 assisted | — |
| CROSSINGS (SAN BRUNO) | 853 COMMODORE DR, SAN BRUNO 94066 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 60 assisted | — |
| DOLORES LIA | 1275 EL CAMINO REAL, MILLBRAE 94030 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 26 assisted | — |
| EDGEWATER ISLE SENIOR APARTMENTS | 1490 MIRAMAR, SAN MATEO 94404 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 91 assisted | — |
| EL CAMINO FAMILY HOUSING PHASE I | 636 EL CAMINO REAL, SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO 94080 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 61 assisted | — |
| EL CAMINO FAMILY HOUSING PHASE II | 636 EL CAMINO REAL, SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO 94080 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 47 assisted | — |
| FAIR OAKS COMMONS (FKA: 2821 ECR) | 2821 EL CAMINO REAL, REDWOOD CITY 94061 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 66 assisted | — |
| GLORIA WAY COMMUNITY HOUSING | 2400 GLORIA WAY, EAST PALO ALTO 94303 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 37 assisted | — |
| GRAND OAK APTS | 99 OAK AVE, SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO 94080 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 42 assisted | — |
| GREENRIDGE | 1565 EL CAMINO REAL, SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO 94080 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 33 assisted | — |
| HALF MOON VILLAGE I | 801 ARNOLD WAY, HALF MOON BAY 94019 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 44 assisted | — |
| HALF MOON VILLAGE PHASE II | 1 BLOOM LANE, HALF MOON BAY 94019 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 114 assisted | — |
| HALLMARK HOUSE APTS | 531 WOODSIDE RD, REDWOOD CITY 94061 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 71 assisted | — |
| LAKESIDE APTS | 2590 FRANCISCO BLVD, PACIFICA 94044 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 10 assisted | — |
| LAUREOLA OAKS | 907 E SAN CARLOS AVE, SAN CARLOS 94070 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 16 assisted | — |
| LIGHT TREE APTS | 1805 E BAYSHORE RD, EAST PALO ALTO 94303 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 93 assisted | — |
| MAGNOLIA PLAZA | 630 BADEN AVE, SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO 94080 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 124 assisted | — |
| MAIN STREET PARK I | 1101 MAIN ST, HALF MOON BAY 94019 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 35 assisted | — |
| MAIN STREET PARK II | 1131 MAIN ST, HALF MOON BAY 94019 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 27 total | — |
| METRO CENTER SENIOR HOMES | 100 VILLAGE LN, FOSTER CITY 94404 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 59 assisted | — |
| MIRAMAR APTS | 1288 E HILLSDALE BLVD, FOSTER CITY 94404 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 32 assisted | — |
| MOONRIDGE II | 2001 MIRAMONTES POINT RD, HALF MOON BAY 94019 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 79 assisted | — |
| MOSAIC GARDEN (FKA ATHERTON COURT) | 3752, 3762-3770 ROLISON ROAD, REDWOOD CITY 94063 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 54 assisted | — |
| NUGENT SQUARE | 2361 UNIVERSITY AVE, EAST PALO ALTO 94303 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 31 assisted | — |
| OCEAN VIEW SENIOR APARTMENTS | 555 CRESPI DRIVE, PACIFICA 94044 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 99 assisted | — |
| PACIFIC OAKS | 750 ODDSTAD BLVD, PACIFICA 94044 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 103 assisted | — |
| PENINSULA PARK APTS | 1977 TATE ST, EAST PALO ALTO 94303 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 65 assisted | — |
| PENINSULA STATION | 2901 S EL CAMINO REAL, SAN MATEO 94403 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 67 assisted | — |
| REDWOOD OAKS APTS | 330 REDWOOD AVE, REDWOOD CITY 94061 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 35 assisted | — |
| ROTARY HACIENDAS SENIOR HOUSING | 2700 HACIENDA ST, SAN MATEO 94403 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 81 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).