Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Sunnyvale, CA
There are 17 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Sunnyvale with roughly 1,296 assisted units — including 12 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 12 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $324 to $689 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Sunnyvale
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borregas Court LIHTC | 193 | — | — |
| Life's Garden PB Section 8 | 150 | $359 | — |
| Fair Oaks Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 124 | — | — |
| Carroll Inn LIHTC | 121 | — | — |
| Murphy Station Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 108 | — | — |
| Plaza de Las Flores PB Section 8 | 101 | $324 | — |
| Edwina Benner Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | 66 | — | — |
| Moulton Plaza LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| Orchard Gardens Apts LIHTC | 62 | — | — |
| Parkside Studios LIHTCPB Section 8 | 59 | — | — |
| Onizuka Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Homestead Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | $689 | — |
| Aster Park Apartment PB Section 8 | 38 | $563 | — |
| Morse Court PB Section 8 | 35 | $602 | — |
| Posolmi Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Stoney Pine Villa §811 | 22 | $582 | — |
| Garland Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | 19 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Sunnyvale (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life's Garden PB Section 8 | 150 | $359 | — |
| Fair Oaks Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 124 | — | — |
| Murphy Station Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 108 | — | — |
| Plaza de Las Flores PB Section 8 | 101 | $324 | — |
| Edwina Benner Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | 66 | — | — |
| Parkside Studios LIHTCPB Section 8 | 59 | — | — |
| Onizuka Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Homestead Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | $689 | — |
| Aster Park Apartment PB Section 8 | 38 | $563 | — |
| Morse Court PB Section 8 | 35 | $602 | — |
| Posolmi Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Garland Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | 19 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Sunnyvale
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borregas Court LIHTC | 193 | — | — |
| Carroll Inn LIHTC | 121 | — | — |
| Moulton Plaza LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| Orchard Gardens Apts LIHTC | 62 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Sunnyvale
- 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
- Santa Clara, 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.