Fair Oaks Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 Redwood City, CA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Fair Oaks Commons is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Redwood City, CA with 67 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

67
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
Address2821 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94061 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units66
Placed in service2020

How to apply at Fair Oaks Commons

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 2821 El Camino Real, Redwood City; 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 Redwood City

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Redwood Court PB Section 8Redwood City1.4 km
Cedar Street Apartments §811Redwood City1.4 km
Redwood Oaks Apts LIHTCRedwood City1.7 km
Crane Place Apartments PB Section 8Menlo Park2.8 km
353 Main Street Family Apartments §811 PRARedwood City2.8 km
Willow Court Phase I LIHTCMenlo Park4.2 km
Willow Housing, Lp LIHTCPB Section 8Menlo Park4.3 km
Alameda House Inc PB Section 8Redwood City4.3 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Fair Oaks Commons 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 Fair Oaks Commons?
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 Fair Oaks Commons?
Contact the management office at 2821 El Camino Real in Redwood City. 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.