Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Redwood City, CA
There are 16 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Redwood City with roughly 951 assisted units — including 11 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $334 to $1,153 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Redwood City
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Redwood City
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| 353 Main Street Family Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 125 | — | — |
| Arroyo Green Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 117 | — | — |
| Heron Court PB Section 8 | 104 | $1,153 | — |
| Casa de Redwood PB Section 8 | 93 | $425 | — |
| City Center Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | 81 | — | — |
| Hallmark House Apts LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Fair Oaks Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 67 | — | — |
| Redwood City Commons PB Section 8 | 58 | $441 | — |
| Villa Montgomery LIHTC | 58 | — | — |
| Mosaic Garden LIHTCPB Section 8 | 55 | — | — |
| Miramontes Apartments Fka 1304 El Camino Real Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | — | — |
| Redwood Oaks Apts LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Redwood Court PB Section 8 | 27 | $909 | — |
| Cedar Street Apartments §811 | 14 | $334 | — |
| Alameda House Inc PB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
| 353 Main Street Family Apartments §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Redwood City (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 353 Main Street Family Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 125 | — | — |
| Arroyo Green Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 117 | — | — |
| Heron Court PB Section 8 | 104 | $1,153 | — |
| Casa de Redwood PB Section 8 | 93 | $425 | — |
| City Center Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | 81 | — | — |
| Fair Oaks Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 67 | — | — |
| Redwood City Commons PB Section 8 | 58 | $441 | — |
| Mosaic Garden LIHTCPB Section 8 | 55 | — | — |
| Miramontes Apartments Fka 1304 El Camino Real Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | — | — |
| Redwood Court PB Section 8 | 27 | $909 | — |
| Alameda House Inc PB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Redwood City
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hallmark House Apts LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Villa Montgomery LIHTC | 58 | — | — |
| Redwood Oaks Apts LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Redwood City
- 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.