Lezen Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 San Jose, CA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Lezen Gardens is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in San Jose, CA with 94 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

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Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address893 Lenzen Ave, San Jose, CA 95126 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units92
Placed in service2011

How to apply at Lezen 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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 893 Lenzen Ave, San Jose; 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 Jose

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

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North San Pedro Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8San Jose0.8 km
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425 Auzerais Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8San Jose1.4 km
Town Park Towers PB Section 8San Jose1.7 km
Casa Del Pueblo Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8San Jose2 km
Casa Del Pueblo PB Section 8San Jose2 km
1st & Rosemary Family Apts LIHTCPB Section 8San Jose2.2 km
Parkview Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8San Jose2.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Lezen Gardens 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 Lezen Gardens?
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 Lezen Gardens?
Contact the management office at 893 Lenzen Ave 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.

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.