North Beach Public Housing San Francisco, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
North Beach is a Public Housing community in San Francisco, CA with 138 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $767/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 4 months.
138
total units
98%
occupancy
$767
avg resident rent
4 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 455 Bay St, San Francisco, CA 94133 Map → |
| Average household income | $35,377/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,586/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 91% |
| One-bedroom share | 15% |
How to apply at North Beach
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 455 Bay 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 (~$767/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ping Yuen LIHTCPB Section 8 | San Francisco | 1.1 km |
| Ping Yuen North LIHTCPB Section 8 | San Francisco | 1.1 km |
| Notre Dame Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | San Francisco | 1.4 km |
| Mei Lun Yuen PB Section 8 | San Francisco | 2.2 km |
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| Civic Center Residence LIHTCPB Section 8 | San Francisco | 3.3 km |
| 921 Howard Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | San Francisco | 3.3 km |
| Ambassador Ritz LIHTCPB Section 8 | San Francisco | 3.3 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does North Beach have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at North Beach?
Residents report average rents near $767/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 North Beach?
Contact the management office at 455 Bay 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.