Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Palo Alto, CA
There are 24 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Palo Alto with roughly 1,651 assisted units — including 16 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 14 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $302 to $1,010 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Palo Alto
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Palo Alto
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lytton Gardens I PB Section 8 | 184 | $372 | — |
| Palo Alto Gardens LIHTC | 156 | — | — |
| Stevenson House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Alma Place LIHTC | 106 | — | — |
| Lytton Gardens Ii PB Section 8 | 100 | $435 | — |
| Opportunity Center of the Midpeninsula LIHTC | 89 | — | — |
| Pashpi St House Sprac PB Section 8 | 85 | $302 | — |
| Terman Apartments PB Section 8 | 72 | $660 | — |
| Mayfield Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Webster Wood PB Section 8 | 66 | $1,010 | — |
| Wilton Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 59 | — | — |
| Alta Torre Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Sheridan PB Section 8 | 56 | $391 | — |
| The Sheridan Apts LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Oak Court Apts LIHTC | 53 | — | — |
| Lytton Gardens Iv §202 Senior | 50 | $361 | — |
| Palo Alto Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| Arastradero Park Apartments PB Section 8 | 47 | $800 | — |
| California Park Apts LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Colorado Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 37 | $889 | — |
| Tree House Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
| Adlai E. Stevenson House PB Section 8 | 24 | $359 | — |
| Page Mill Court §811 | 23 | $529 | — |
| Alma Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | 14 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lytton Gardens I PB Section 8 | 184 | $372 | — |
| Stevenson House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Lytton Gardens Ii PB Section 8 | 100 | $435 | — |
| Pashpi St House Sprac PB Section 8 | 85 | $302 | — |
| Terman Apartments PB Section 8 | 72 | $660 | — |
| Mayfield Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Webster Wood PB Section 8 | 66 | $1,010 | — |
| Wilton Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 59 | — | — |
| Alta Torre Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Sheridan PB Section 8 | 56 | $391 | — |
| Palo Alto Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| Arastradero Park Apartments PB Section 8 | 47 | $800 | — |
| Colorado Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 37 | $889 | — |
| Tree House Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
| Adlai E. Stevenson House PB Section 8 | 24 | $359 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Gardens LIHTC | 156 | — | — |
| Alma Place LIHTC | 106 | — | — |
| Opportunity Center of the Midpeninsula LIHTC | 89 | — | — |
| The Sheridan Apts LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Oak Court Apts LIHTC | 53 | — | — |
| California Park Apts LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in 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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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.