Chestnut Creek PB Section 8 South San Francisco, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Chestnut Creek is a Project-Based Section 8 community in South San Francisco, CA with 39 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $510/month on average.
39
total units
97%
occupancy
$510
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 65 Chestnut Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080 Map → |
| Average household income | $21,177/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,882/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 95% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Chestnut Creek
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 65 Chestnut Ave, South San Francisco; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$510/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in South San Francisco
- Rotary Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8
- Magnolia Plaza LIHTC
- Rotary Miller Avenue Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8
- Housing Authority of the City of Ssf Public Housing
- Fairway Apts. PB Section 8
- Willow Greenridge LIHTCPB Section 8
- El Camino Family Housing Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8
- El Camino Family Housing Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Grand Oak Apts LIHTC
- Grand & Linden Family Apts. §811 PRA
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colma Veterans Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Colma | 2 km |
| Crossings LIHTC | San Bruno | 3.4 km |
| Archstone San Bruno Ii LIHTC | San Bruno | 3.4 km |
| Trestle Glen LIHTCPB Section 8 | Colma | 3.4 km |
| The Crossing Phase I LIHTC | San Bruno | 3.4 km |
| The Crossing Phase Ii LIHTC | San Bruno | 3.4 km |
| St Andrew Community PB Section 8 | Daly City | 4 km |
| Villa Fontana Apartments PB Section 8 | Daly City | 4.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in South San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Chestnut Creek have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Chestnut Creek?
Residents report average rents near $510/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Chestnut Creek?
Contact the management office at 65 Chestnut Ave in South San Francisco. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.