Terman Apartments PB Section 8 Palo Alto, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Terman Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Palo Alto, CA with 72 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $660/month on average.
72
total units
100%
occupancy
$660
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 4230 Terman Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94306 Map → |
| Average household income | $26,428/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,505/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 85% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 33% |
How to apply at Terman Apartments
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.
- Call or visit the management office at 4230 Terman Dr, Palo Alto; 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 (~$660/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arastradero Park Apartments PB Section 8 | Palo Alto | 1.4 km |
| Tree House Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Palo Alto | 1.4 km |
| San Antonio Place LIHTC | Mountain View | 2 km |
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| Alma Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | Palo Alto | 2.4 km |
| Klein School Site Senior Housing LIHTC | Mountain View | 2.5 km |
| Maryce Freelen Place LIHTC | Mountain View | 2.5 km |
| Adlai E. Stevenson House PB Section 8 | Palo Alto | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Terman Apartments 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 Terman Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $660/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 Terman Apartments?
Contact the management office at 4230 Terman Dr 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.