Kiku Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 San Mateo, CA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Kiku Crossing is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in San Mateo, CA with 225 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

225
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
Address480 East 4th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units222
Placed in service2024
Affordability term55 years

How to apply at Kiku Crossing

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 480 East 4th Avenue, San Mateo; 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 Mateo

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
The Village at Burlingame LIHTCPB Section 8Burlingame2 km
Metro Center Senior Homes LIHTCFoster City3.5 km
Miramar Apts LIHTCFoster City4.2 km
Alpha Point at Foster Square Fka Foster Square LIHTCPB Section 8Foster City4.3 km
Gateway at Millbrae Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Millbrae6 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Kiku Crossing 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 Kiku Crossing?
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 Kiku Crossing?
Contact the management office at 480 East 4th Avenue in San Mateo. 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.