Marin Housing for the Handicapped PB Section 8 San Rafael, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Marin Housing for the Handicapped is a Project-Based Section 8 community in San Rafael, CA with 12 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $440/month on average.
12
total units
100%
occupancy
$440
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 626 Del Ganado Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,009/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,624/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 100% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 92% |
How to apply at Marin Housing for the Handicapped
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 626 Del Ganado Rd, San Rafael; 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 (~$440/mo average here).
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- Maria B. Freitas §202 Senior
- Centertown Apts LIHTC
- Lone Palm Court LIHTC
- Sommerhill Townhomes LIHTC
- Pilgrim Park Apartments PB Section 8
- Anise Turina Apts LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nova House Inc. §811 | San Rafael | 1.4 km |
| Piper Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Fairfax | 2.8 km |
| Bennett House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Fairfax | 3.4 km |
| Victory Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Fairfax | 3.5 km |
| Creekwood PB Section 8 | Fairfax | 3.5 km |
| Oak Hill Apartments §811 | San Anselmo | 4.4 km |
| Martinelli House LIHTCPB Section 8 | San Rafael | 4.7 km |
| Lincoln Avenue §811 | San Rafael | 4.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Marin Housing for the Handicapped 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 Marin Housing for the Handicapped?
Residents report average rents near $440/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 Marin Housing for the Handicapped?
Contact the management office at 626 Del Ganado Rd in San Rafael. 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.