Low Income & Subsidized Housing in East Palo Alto, CA
There are 13 subsidized and income-restricted properties in East Palo Alto with roughly 758 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $372 to $880 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in East Palo Alto
Complete directory of subsidized housing in East Palo Alto
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peninsula Park Apts LIHTC | 129 | — | — |
| Light Tree Two LIHTCPB Section 8 | 128 | — | — |
| Runnymeade Gardens LIHTC | 78 | — | — |
| Runnymede Gardens Apartments PB Section 8 | 78 | $372 | — |
| Courtyard at Bay Road LIHTC | 74 | — | — |
| Light Tree Three LIHTCPB Section 8 | 57 | — | — |
| Light Tree Iii PB Section 8 | 56 | $766 | — |
| Woodlands Newell LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| Bay Oaks Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| Light Tree Ii PB Section 8 | 37 | $880 | — |
| Nugent Square LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| 2154 Dumbarton Ave LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 2210 Oakwood Dr LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in East Palo Alto (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Tree Two LIHTCPB Section 8 | 128 | — | — |
| Runnymede Gardens Apartments PB Section 8 | 78 | $372 | — |
| Light Tree Three LIHTCPB Section 8 | 57 | — | — |
| Light Tree Iii PB Section 8 | 56 | $766 | — |
| Woodlands Newell LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| Bay Oaks Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| Light Tree Ii PB Section 8 | 37 | $880 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in East Palo Alto
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peninsula Park Apts LIHTC | 129 | — | — |
| Runnymeade Gardens LIHTC | 78 | — | — |
| Courtyard at Bay Road LIHTC | 74 | — | — |
| Nugent Square LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| 2154 Dumbarton Ave LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 2210 Oakwood Dr LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in East Palo Alto
- 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.
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- Redwood City, CA
- San Bruno, CA
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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.