Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Daly City, CA
There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Daly City with roughly 723 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $408 to $535 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Daly City
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 206 | — | — |
| Midway Village Phase 1 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 147 | — | — |
| Villa Fontana Apartments PB Section 8 | 112 | $449 | — |
| School House Station Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 71 | — | — |
| Sweeney Lane Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| St Andrew Community PB Section 8 | 49 | $535 | — |
| School House Station I LIHTC | 47 | — | — |
| Hillcrest Gardens §202 Senior | 39 | $408 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Daly City (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 206 | — | — |
| Midway Village Phase 1 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 147 | — | — |
| Villa Fontana Apartments PB Section 8 | 112 | $449 | — |
| School House Station Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 71 | — | — |
| Sweeney Lane Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| St Andrew Community PB Section 8 | 49 | $535 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Daly City
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| School House Station I LIHTC | 47 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Daly City
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Belmont, CA
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- East Palo Alto, CA
- Foster City, CA
- Half Moon Bay, CA
- Menlo Park, CA
- Pacifica, CA
- Redwood City, CA
- San Bruno, CA
- San Mateo, CA
- South San Francisco, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.