Second El Rancho Verde Apts PB Section 8 San Jose, CA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025

Second El Rancho Verde Apts is a Project-Based Section 8 community in San Jose, CA with 557 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $716/month on average.

557
total units
98%
occupancy
$716
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Project-Based Section 8
Address303 Checkers Dr, San Jose, CA 95133 Map →
Average household income$29,389/yr
Average personal income$13,511/yr
People per unit2.2
Moved in within last year2%
Households below 30% AMI86%
Households below 50% AMI98%

How to apply at Second El Rancho Verde Apts

Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 303 Checkers Dr, San Jose; 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 (~$716/mo average here).

Other subsidized housing in San Jose

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

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Las Casitas PB Section 8San Jose1.1 km
Parkside Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8San Jose1.4 km
Belovida at Newbury Park Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8San Jose1.4 km
Mayfair Golden Manor PB Section 8San Jose1.7 km
Monte Vista Gardens Family Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8San Jose2.5 km
Terramina Square Family Apts LIHTCSan Jose2.8 km
Poco Way Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8San Jose2.8 km
Miraido Apts LIHTCSan Jose2.8 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Second El Rancho Verde Apts have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Second El Rancho Verde Apts?
Residents report average rents near $716/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 Second El Rancho Verde Apts?
Contact the management office at 303 Checkers Dr in San Jose. 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.