Elena Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 San Jose, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Elena Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in San Jose, CA with 161 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $671/month on average.
161
total units
96%
occupancy
$671
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1900 Lakewood Dr, San Jose, CA 95132 Map → |
| Average household income | $27,672/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,249/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 30% |
How to apply at Elena Gardens
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 1900 Lakewood Dr, San Jose; 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 (~$671/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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| Belovida at Newbury Park Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | San Jose | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Elena Gardens 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 Elena Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $671/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 Elena Gardens?
Contact the management office at 1900 Lakewood Dr 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.