Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Half Moon Bay, CA
There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Half Moon Bay with roughly 536 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $562 to $580 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Half Moon Bay
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Half Moon Bay
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Moon Village Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 115 | — | — |
| Coastside Apts LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Moonridge Ii LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Lesley Gardens §202 Senior | 63 | $562 | — |
| Ocean View Plaza PB Section 8 | 49 | $580 | — |
| Half Moon Village I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Coastside Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Main Street Park I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Main Street Apts LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Half Moon Bay (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Moon Village Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 115 | — | — |
| Ocean View Plaza PB Section 8 | 49 | $580 | — |
| Half Moon Village I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Coastside Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Main Street Park I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Half Moon Bay
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastside Apts LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Moonridge Ii LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Main Street Apts LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Half Moon Bay
- 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
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- Foster City, 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.