Low Income & Subsidized Housing in San Jose, CA
There are 206 subsidized and income-restricted properties in San Jose with roughly 23,670 assisted units — including 0 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 0 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $314 to $1,331 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in San Jose
Section 8 apartments in San Jose (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second El Rancho Verde Apts PB Section 8 | 557 | $716 | — |
| Virginia Street Studios LIHTCPB Section 8 | 301 | — | — |
| Foxdale Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 287 | — | — |
| San Jose Apartments PB Section 8 | 214 | $896 | — |
| Mayfair Golden Manor PB Section 8 | 210 | $439 | — |
| Fairgrounds Senior Housing Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 201 | — | — |
| Parkside Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 201 | — | — |
| 1st & Rosemary Family Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 184 | — | — |
| Belovida at Newbury Park Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 184 | — | — |
| Curtner Studios LIHTCPB Section 8 | 179 | — | — |
| Town Park Towers PB Section 8 | 173 | $402 | — |
| Las Casitas PB Section 8 | 168 | $794 | — |
| Casa Del Pueblo Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 165 | — | — |
| Renascent Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 162 | — | — |
| San Jose Gardens PB Section 8 | 162 | $621 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in San Jose
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Rancho Verde Apts LIHTC | 700 | — | — |
| Siena at Renaissance LIHTC | 637 | — | — |
| Valley Palms Apts LIHTC | 354 | — | — |
| San Fernando Apts LIHTC | 323 | — | — |
| Corde Terra Family Apts LIHTC | 300 | — | — |
| Orchard Glen Apts LIHTC | 288 | — | — |
| Thornbridge Apts LIHTC | 286 | — | — |
| Timberwood Apts LIHTC | 286 | — | — |
| Lion Villas Apts LIHTC | 272 | — | — |
| Rincon de Los Esteros LIHTC | 246 | — | — |
| Cinnabar Commons LIHTC | 245 | — | — |
| Las Ventanas Apts LIHTC | 239 | — | — |
| Almaden Family Apts LIHTC | 225 | — | — |
| Almaden Lake Village Apts LIHTC | 198 | — | — |
| Ohlone Chynoweth Commons LIHTC | 194 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in San Jose
- 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
- Mountain View, CA
- Palo Alto, 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.