Low Income & Subsidized Housing in South San Francisco, CA
There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in South San Francisco with roughly 760 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $450 to $1,297 per month. Median reported wait: about 101 months.
Map of subsidized housing in South San Francisco
Complete directory of subsidized housing in South San Francisco
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotary Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | 140 | $450 | — |
| Magnolia Plaza LIHTC | 124 | — | — |
| Rotary Miller Avenue Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 81 | — | — |
| Housing Authority of the City of Ssf Public Housing | 80 | $1,297 | 101 mo |
| Fairway Apts. PB Section 8 | 74 | $477 | — |
| Willow Greenridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| El Camino Family Housing Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 62 | — | — |
| El Camino Family Housing Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | — | — |
| Grand Oak Apts LIHTC | 43 | — | — |
| Chestnut Creek PB Section 8 | 39 | $510 | — |
| Grand & Linden Family Apts. §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in South San Francisco (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotary Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | 140 | $450 | — |
| Rotary Miller Avenue Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 81 | — | — |
| Fairway Apts. PB Section 8 | 74 | $477 | — |
| Willow Greenridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| El Camino Family Housing Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 62 | — | — |
| El Camino Family Housing Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | — | — |
| Chestnut Creek PB Section 8 | 39 | $510 | — |
Public housing developments in South San Francisco
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Authority of the City of Ssf Public Housing | 80 | $1,297 | 101 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in South San Francisco
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Plaza LIHTC | 124 | — | — |
| Grand Oak Apts LIHTC | 43 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in South San Francisco
- 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
- San Mateo, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.