Tree House Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 Palo Alto, CA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Tree House Apts is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Palo Alto, CA with 34 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

34
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
Address488 W Charleston Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units34
Placed in service2011

How to apply at Tree House Apts

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 488 W Charleston Rd, Palo Alto; 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.

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Alta Torre Apts LIHTCPB Section 8Palo Alto2 km
Fountains LIHTCMountain View2.5 km
Central Park Apts LIHTCMountain View2.8 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Tree House Apts 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 Tree House Apts?
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 Tree House Apts?
Contact the management office at 488 W Charleston Rd 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.

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.