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.

9
assisted properties
536
subsidized units
$571
typical rent
median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Half Moon Bay

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Half Moon Bay

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported 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 →

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported 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 →

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Coastside Apts LIHTC 80
Moonridge Ii LIHTC 80
Main Street Apts LIHTC 28

How to apply for subsidized housing in Half Moon Bay

  1. 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.
  2. Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
  3. Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
  4. Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.

Nearby cities with low income housing

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.