Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Mountain View, CA
There are 20 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Mountain View with roughly 1,536 assisted units — including 13 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 18 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $363 to $1,102 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Mountain View
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Vista Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | $363 | — |
| Central Park Apts LIHTC | 149 | — | — |
| Fountains LIHTC | 124 | — | — |
| San Antonio Place LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Evelyn Family Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 116 | — | — |
| Shorebreeze Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 108 | $447 | — |
| Klein School Site Senior Housing LIHTC | 107 | — | — |
| New Central Park Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Maryce Freelen Place LIHTC | 74 | — | — |
| 950 Ecr LIHTCPB Section 8 | 71 | — | — |
| Eagle Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 67 | — | — |
| Shorebreeze Expansion LIHTCPB Section 8 | 62 | — | — |
| Tyrella Gardens LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Franklin Street Family Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Studio 819 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| Studio 819 LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
| Sierra Vista I Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | $647 | — |
| 1585 Studios LIHTCPB Section 8 | 27 | — | — |
| San Veron Park PB Section 8 | 12 | $1,102 | — |
| Shorebreeze New PB Section 8 | 12 | $928 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Mountain View (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Vista Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | $363 | — |
| Evelyn Family Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 116 | — | — |
| Shorebreeze Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 108 | $447 | — |
| New Central Park Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| 950 Ecr LIHTCPB Section 8 | 71 | — | — |
| Eagle Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 67 | — | — |
| Shorebreeze Expansion LIHTCPB Section 8 | 62 | — | — |
| Franklin Street Family Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Studio 819 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| Sierra Vista I Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | $647 | — |
| 1585 Studios LIHTCPB Section 8 | 27 | — | — |
| San Veron Park PB Section 8 | 12 | $1,102 | — |
| Shorebreeze New PB Section 8 | 12 | $928 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Mountain View
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Park Apts LIHTC | 149 | — | — |
| Fountains LIHTC | 124 | — | — |
| San Antonio Place LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Klein School Site Senior Housing LIHTC | 107 | — | — |
| Maryce Freelen Place LIHTC | 74 | — | — |
| Tyrella Gardens LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Studio 819 LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Mountain View
- 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
- Campbell, CA
- Cupertino, CA
- Gilroy, CA
- Milpitas, CA
- Morgan Hill, CA
- Palo Alto, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Santa Clara, CA
- Sunnyvale, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- Sacramento, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.