Peninsula Station LIHTCPB Section 8 San Mateo, CA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Peninsula Station is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in San Mateo, CA with 68 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

68
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address2901 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94403 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units67
Placed in service2010

How to apply at Peninsula Station

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 2901 S El Camino Real, San Mateo; 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.

Other subsidized housing in San Mateo

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Metro Center Senior Homes LIHTCFoster City2.8 km
Horizons §811Belmont2.8 km
Bonnie Brae Terrace PB Section 8Belmont3.3 km
Firehouse Square LIHTCPB Section 8Belmont3.4 km
Alpha Point at Foster Square Fka Foster Square LIHTCPB Section 8Foster City3.4 km
Miramar Apts LIHTCFoster City4.2 km
Heron Court PB Section 8Redwood City4.3 km
Laureola Oaks LIHTCSan Carlos4.7 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Peninsula Station have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. 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 Peninsula Station?
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 Peninsula Station?
Contact the management office at 2901 S El Camino Real in San Mateo. 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.