Thomas Paine Square LIHTCPB Section 8 San Francisco, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Thomas Paine Square is a Project-Based Section 8 community in San Francisco, CA with 93 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $777/month on average.
93
total units
90%
occupancy
$777
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1086 Golden Gate Ave Ste G, San Francisco, CA 94115 Map → |
| Average household income | $32,383/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,284/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 38% |
How to apply at Thomas Paine Square
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 1086 Golden Gate Ave Ste G, San Francisco; 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 (~$777/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King/marcus Garvey Sq PB Section 8 | San Francisco | 0.8 km |
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| Coventry Park LIHTC | San Francisco | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Thomas Paine Square 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 Thomas Paine Square?
Residents report average rents near $777/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 Thomas Paine Square?
Contact the management office at 1086 Golden Gate Ave Ste G in San Francisco. 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.