Colorado Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 Palo Alto, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Colorado Park Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Palo Alto, CA with 37 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $889/month on average.
37
total units
97%
occupancy
$889
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1141 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94303 Map → |
| Average household income | $36,729/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,492/yr |
| People per unit | 2.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 19% |
How to apply at Colorado Park Apartments
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 1141 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto; 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 (~$889/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sheridan PB Section 8 | Palo Alto | 2 km |
| The Sheridan Apts LIHTC | Palo Alto | 2 km |
| Peninsula Park Apts LIHTC | East Palo Alto | 2.4 km |
| Light Tree Two LIHTCPB Section 8 | East Palo Alto | 2.4 km |
| Wilton Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Palo Alto | 2.4 km |
| Light Tree Three LIHTCPB Section 8 | East Palo Alto | 2.4 km |
| Light Tree Iii PB Section 8 | East Palo Alto | 2.4 km |
| Alta Torre Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Palo Alto | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Colorado Park Apartments have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Colorado Park Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $889/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 Colorado Park Apartments?
Contact the management office at 1141 Colorado Ave in Palo Alto. 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.