Donner Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 San Jose, CA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Donner Lofts is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in San Jose, CA with 102 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

102
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
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Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address158 East Saint John Street, San Jose, CA 95112 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units101
Placed in service2016

How to apply at Donner Lofts

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 158 East Saint John Street, San Jose; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

Other subsidized housing in San Jose

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

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Casa Del Pueblo PB Section 8San Jose1.1 km
Cinnabar Commons LIHTCSan Jose2 km
Parkside Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8San Jose2 km
Second Street Studios LIHTCPB Section 8San Jose2.4 km
1st & Rosemary Family Apts LIHTCPB Section 8San Jose2.8 km
San Jose Art Ark Housing LIHTCSan Jose2.8 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Donner Lofts have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. 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 Donner Lofts?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Donner Lofts?
Contact the management office at 158 East Saint John Street in San Jose. 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.