Opportunity Center of the Midpeninsula LIHTC Palo Alto, CA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Opportunity Center of the Midpeninsula is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Palo Alto, CA with 89 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

89
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occupancy
avg resident rent
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Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
Address33 Encina Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units88
Placed in service2006

How to apply at Opportunity Center of the Midpeninsula

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 33 Encina Ave, Palo Alto; 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.

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California Park Apts LIHTCPalo Alto2 km
Willow Housing, Lp LIHTCPB Section 8Menlo Park2.2 km
Crane Place Apartments PB Section 8Menlo Park2.8 km
Peninsula Park Apts LIHTCEast Palo Alto3.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Opportunity Center of the Midpeninsula have?
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 Opportunity Center of the Midpeninsula?
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 Opportunity Center of the Midpeninsula?
Contact the management office at 33 Encina 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.

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.