El Bethel Arms PB Section 8 San Francisco, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
El Bethel Arms is a Project-Based Section 8 community in San Francisco, CA with 255 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $418/month on average.
255
total units
93%
occupancy
$418
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1355 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,458/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,256/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 99% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 97% |
How to apply at El Bethel Arms
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 1355 Golden Gate Ave, 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 (~$418/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in San Francisco
- North Beach Place LIHTC
- Northridge Coop Homes PB Section 8
- 320 and 330 Clementina LIHTCPB Section 8
- Valencia Gardens Hope Development Vi LIHTC
- 1045 Mission Apts LIHTC
- 1064 Mission Permanent Supportive Housing LIHTCPB Section 8
- The Salvation Army Sf Silvercrest Residence LIHTC
- Yerba Buena Commons LIHTC
- Mission Bay Development LIHTC
- Ping Yuen LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King/marcus Garvey Sq PB Section 8 | San Francisco | 0.8 km |
| Eastern Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | San Francisco | 0.8 km |
| Coventry Park LIHTC | San Francisco | 1.1 km |
| Mercy Terrace PB Section 8 | San Francisco | 1.4 km |
| 1950 Mission Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | San Francisco | 1.4 km |
| Civic Center Residence LIHTCPB Section 8 | San Francisco | 1.7 km |
| 921 Howard Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | San Francisco | 1.7 km |
| Ambassador Ritz LIHTCPB Section 8 | San Francisco | 1.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does El Bethel Arms 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 El Bethel Arms?
Residents report average rents near $418/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 El Bethel Arms?
Contact the management office at 1355 Golden Gate Ave in 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.