Low Income & Subsidized Housing in San Mateo, CA
There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in San Mateo with roughly 1,012 assisted units — including 7 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 $450 to $461 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in San Mateo
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiku Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 225 | — | — |
| Lesley Towers Apartments PB Section 8 | 195 | $450 | — |
| Edgewater Isle Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 92 | — | — |
| Rotary Haciendas Senior Housing LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
| Flores Gardens Apartments PB Section 8 | 72 | $461 | — |
| Bay Meadows Affordable LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| Peninsula Station LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| 2000 S Delaware Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| St Mathew Hotel LIHTC | 57 | — | — |
| San Mateo Rotary Floritas LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Santa Inez Apts Villas LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in San Mateo (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiku Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 225 | — | — |
| Lesley Towers Apartments PB Section 8 | 195 | $450 | — |
| Edgewater Isle Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 92 | — | — |
| Flores Gardens Apartments PB Section 8 | 72 | $461 | — |
| Bay Meadows Affordable LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| Peninsula Station LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| 2000 S Delaware Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in San Mateo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotary Haciendas Senior Housing LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
| St Mathew Hotel LIHTC | 57 | — | — |
| San Mateo Rotary Floritas LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Santa Inez Apts Villas LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in San Mateo
- 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
- Belmont, CA
- Colma, CA
- Daly City, CA
- East Palo Alto, CA
- Foster City, CA
- Half Moon Bay, CA
- Menlo Park, CA
- Pacifica, CA
- Redwood City, CA
- San Bruno, CA
- South San Francisco, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.