Lytton Gardens Ii PB Section 8 Palo Alto, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Lytton Gardens Ii is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Palo Alto, CA with 100 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $435/month on average.
100
total units
97%
occupancy
$435
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 649 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Map → |
| Average household income | $23,191/yr |
| Average personal income | $21,630/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Lytton Gardens Ii
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 649 University Ave, Palo Alto; 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 (~$435/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Housing, Lp LIHTCPB Section 8 | Menlo Park | 1.1 km |
| Oak Court Apts LIHTC | Palo Alto | 1.1 km |
| Palo Alto Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Palo Alto | 1.1 km |
| Woodlands Newell LIHTCPB Section 8 | East Palo Alto | 1.7 km |
| Sequoia Belle Haven LIHTCPB Section 8 | Menlo Park | 2.4 km |
| Crane Place Apartments PB Section 8 | Menlo Park | 2.5 km |
| Peninsula Park Apts LIHTC | East Palo Alto | 2.8 km |
| Light Tree Two LIHTCPB Section 8 | East Palo Alto | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Lytton Gardens Ii have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Lytton Gardens Ii?
Residents report average rents near $435/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 Lytton Gardens Ii?
Contact the management office at 649 University Ave in Palo Alto. 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.