Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Santa Clara, CA
There are 20 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Santa Clara with roughly 1,461 assisted units — including 11 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 18 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $400 to $400 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Santa Clara
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Anton Tasman Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 196 | — | — |
| Agrihood Senior Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 165 | — | — |
| Riverwood Place LIHTC | 148 | — | — |
| Calabazas Community Apartment F.k.a Corvin Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 145 | — | — |
| John Burns Gardens LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Liberty Tower PB Section 8 | 100 | $400 | — |
| Rivertown Apts LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Kifer Senior Apartments Fka Kifer Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Bracher Senior LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Riverwood Grove LIHTC | 71 | — | — |
| Monroe Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 65 | — | — |
| Camino Del Rey LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | — | — |
| Gateway Santa Clara LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Presidio El Camino Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Belovida Santa Clara Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Homesafe Santa Clara LIHTC | 25 | — | — |
| Klamath Gardens LIHTC | 17 | — | — |
| Miramar Way LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Lucretia/julian Streets Public Housing | 4 | — | — |
| The Meridian LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Santa Clara (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Anton Tasman Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 196 | — | — |
| Agrihood Senior Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 165 | — | — |
| Calabazas Community Apartment F.k.a Corvin Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 145 | — | — |
| Liberty Tower PB Section 8 | 100 | $400 | — |
| Kifer Senior Apartments Fka Kifer Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Monroe Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 65 | — | — |
| Camino Del Rey LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | — | — |
| Presidio El Camino Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Belovida Santa Clara Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Miramar Way LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
| The Meridian LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Santa Clara
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucretia/julian Streets Public Housing | 4 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Santa Clara
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverwood Place LIHTC | 148 | — | — |
| John Burns Gardens LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Rivertown Apts LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Bracher Senior LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Riverwood Grove LIHTC | 71 | — | — |
| Gateway Santa Clara LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Homesafe Santa Clara LIHTC | 25 | — | — |
| Klamath Gardens LIHTC | 17 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Santa Clara
- 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
- San Jose, 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.