Nihonmachi Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 San Francisco, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Nihonmachi Terrace is a Project-Based Section 8 community in San Francisco, CA with 120 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $443/month on average.
120
total units
88%
occupancy
$443
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1615 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,535/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,533/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 21% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 96% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 87% |
How to apply at Nihonmachi Terrace
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.
- Call or visit the management office at 1615 Sutter St, San Francisco; 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 (~$443/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rosa Parks LIHTCPB Section 8 | San Francisco | 1.1 km |
| Plaza East Apts LIHTC | San Francisco | 1.1 km |
| Plaza Public Housing | San Francisco | 1.1 km |
| Martin Luther King/marcus Garvey Sq PB Section 8 | San Francisco | 1.4 km |
| Eastern Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | San Francisco | 1.4 km |
| Notre Dame Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | San Francisco | 1.4 km |
| Mei Lun Yuen PB Section 8 | San Francisco | 1.7 km |
| Menorah Park PB Section 8 | San Francisco | 1.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Nihonmachi Terrace have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). 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 Nihonmachi Terrace?
Residents report average rents near $443/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 Nihonmachi Terrace?
Contact the management office at 1615 Sutter St in San Francisco. 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.