El Camino Family Housing Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 South San Francisco, CA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

El Camino Family Housing Phase I is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in South San Francisco, CA with 62 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

62
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address636 El Camino Real, South San Francisco, CA 94080 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units61
Placed in service2012

How to apply at El Camino Family Housing Phase I

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 636 El Camino Real, South San Francisco; 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 South San Francisco

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

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Crossings LIHTCSan Bruno2.4 km
Archstone San Bruno Ii LIHTCSan Bruno2.4 km
The Crossing Phase I LIHTCSan Bruno2.4 km
The Crossing Phase Ii LIHTCSan Bruno2.4 km
Colma Veterans Village LIHTCPB Section 8Colma2.8 km
Trestle Glen LIHTCPB Section 8Colma4.2 km
St Andrew Community PB Section 8Daly City4.7 km
Villa Fontana Apartments PB Section 8Daly City5.1 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does El Camino Family Housing Phase I 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 El Camino Family Housing Phase I?
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 El Camino Family Housing Phase I?
Contact the management office at 636 El Camino Real 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.

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.