San Rafael Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 San Rafael, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
San Rafael Commons is a Project-Based Section 8 community in San Rafael, CA with 83 units reporting 78% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $467/month on average.
83
total units
78%
occupancy
$467
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 302 4th St, San Rafael, CA 94901 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,083/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,561/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 93% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at San Rafael Commons
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 302 4th St, 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 (~$467/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riviera Apts LIHTC | San Rafael | 0.8 km |
| Lincoln Avenue §811 | San Rafael | 1.1 km |
| Belvedere Place Apts LIHTC | San Rafael | 1.4 km |
| Ecology House §811 | San Rafael | 2 km |
| Toussin Senior Aprtments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Kentfield | 2.8 km |
| Drake's Way Apts LIHTC | Larkspur | 3.4 km |
| Oak Hill Apartments §811 | San Anselmo | 3.4 km |
| Edgewater Place Ii LIHTC | Larkspur | 3.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in San Rafael
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does San Rafael Commons 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 San Rafael Commons?
Residents report average rents near $467/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 San Rafael Commons?
Contact the management office at 302 4th St 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.