Low Income & Subsidized Housing in San Ramon, CA
There are 5 subsidized and income-restricted properties in San Ramon with roughly 975 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $441 to $441 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in San Ramon
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muirlands at Windemere Apts LIHTC | 350 | — | — |
| Highlands Point Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 293 | — | — |
| Aspen Wood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 123 | — | — |
| Villa San Ramon LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Valley Vista Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8§202 Senior | 89 | $441 | — |
Section 8 apartments in San Ramon (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands Point Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 293 | — | — |
| Aspen Wood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 123 | — | — |
| Valley Vista Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8§202 Senior | 89 | $441 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in San Ramon
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muirlands at Windemere Apts LIHTC | 350 | — | — |
| Villa San Ramon LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in San Ramon
- 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
- Antioch, CA
- Bay Point, CA
- Brentwood, CA
- Concord, CA
- El Cerrito, CA
- El Sobrante, CA
- Hercules, CA
- Lafayette, CA
- Martinez, CA
- Oakley, CA
- Pittsburg, CA
- Pleasant Hill, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.