Alviso, CA Low Income Housing

Alviso, CA Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Alviso, CA

How do I qualify for low income housing in Alviso, CA?
To qualify for low income housing in California, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Alviso, CA

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Alviso, CA, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Alviso, CA. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Alviso, California - Santa Clara County

Studio Apartments $2,513
One Bedroom Apartments $2,941
Two Bedroom Apartments $3,750
Three Bedroom Apartments $4,202

List of Low Income Housing in or near Alviso, CA

Riverwood Place - Santa Clara

5090 Lick Mill Boulevard
Santa Clara, CA - 95054
(408) 727-6109
The winner of a Gold Nugget Award of Merit from the Pacific Coast Builders Conference and a Builders Choice Award of Merit from Builder Magazine, Riverwood Place provides partially-furnished efficiency studios with a kitchenette, bed and dresser. Residents enjoy many amenities and ample community space for organized activities including meetings and classes, bright reading nooks on each floor, and three private, landscaped courtyards with tables and seating. MidPen Resident Services Corp. provides residents with access to social services and onsite trainings and programs. Riverwood Place is situated with access to local shopping centers, a busy business district, universities, an amusement park and a local park. Bus and light rail service stops directly across the street from the community. ...see full details
Santa Clara County
Listing Location: 1.48 miles from Alviso


Rivertown Apartments - Santa Clara - Santa Clara

1340 Hope Drive
Santa Clara, CA - 95054
(408) 567-9244
Rivertown Apartments offers 99 low income two and three bedroom units. This is a Low Income Housing community and will have rent and income restrictions based on the Area Median Income. *Given the demand for low income housing, there may be a waiting list. If this listing is incorrect, please contact us using the form below.* ...see full details
Santa Clara County
Listing Location: 2.11 miles from Alviso


Edwina Benner Plaza - Affordable Community - Sunnyvale

460 Persian Drive
Sunnyvale, CA - 94089
(408) 495-2104
Edwina Benner Plaza helps address the pressing need for affordable housing in one of the nations most expensive housing markets by providing 66 affordable rental apartments for households earning up to 60% of Santa Clara County area median income. Thirteen units are reserved for families that are currently homeless and another 10 are reserved for families at risk of homelessness ...see full details
Santa Clara County
Listing Location: 2.53 miles from Alviso


John Burns Gardens - Santa Clara for Seniors - Santa Clara

820 Agnew Rd
Santa Clara, CA - 95054
(408) 492-1101
Seniors (at least 62 years old). 99 low income one and two bedroom units. This is a Low Income Housing community and will have rent and income restrictions based on the Area Median Income. Rent (including water & garbage): 50% of Median Income. Amenities: On-site Management, Community Room with kitchen, piano, organ, Computer Room, Coin-operated laundry facilities, Individually locked mailboxes, BBQ grills, Fully landscaped exterior, wall-to-wall carpeting, easy-care vinyl floors in bathroom and kitchen, Stove, Refrigerator, Social Services program through LifeSTEPS, 2 elevators, patio or balcony, Air Conditioning, Secured Building. No pets are allowed. No smoking is allowed in the apartments, grounds or common areas. Smokers must exit the property to smoke. Given the demand for low income housing, there may be a waiting list. If this listing is incorrect, please contact us using the form below. ...see full details
Santa Clara County
Listing Location: 2.63 miles from Alviso


Morse Court - Sunnyvale

825 Morse Ave
Sunnyvale, CA - 94086
(650) 356-2900
Morse Court is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Morse Court for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Santa Clara County
Listing Location: 3.17 miles from Alviso

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Borregas Court Apartments - Sunnyvale

101 W. Weddell Dr.
Sunnyvale, CA - 94089
(408) 745-7450
Borregas Court Apartments, Sunnyvale, CA, 94089. Bedrooms: 0-0. Borregas Court Apartments was created for those who know what they want out of life! Our elegant homes of distinction provide carefree living with personalized service. You'll be surrounded by natural beauty and vitality. With our central location, and just seconds from the new kitty walk, you are just minutes from fine dining, shopping and recreation. With features such as an exercise room and a computer room, you'll be living the good life at Borregas Court Apartments. ...see full details
Santa Clara County
Listing Location: 3.21 miles from Alviso


Silicon Valley Habitat For Humanity - Milpitas

513 Valley Way
Milpitas, CA - 95035

We Transform Families And Strengthen Communities By Partnering With Volunteers, The Community And Families With Limited Incomes, By Building Decent, Affordable Housing For Long-Term Home Ownership....see full details
Santa Clara County
Listing Location: 3.36 miles from Alviso

Non Profit Apartment

Senior Housing Solutions - Milpitas

512 Valley Way
Milpitas, CA - 95035
(408) 416-0271
Senior Housing Solutions (SHS) Is Working On A Problem Facing Santa Clara County. The Problem Is That Extremely Low-Income Seniors Who Can Function Independently Cannot Afford To Rent Housing And As A Result Their Quality Of Life Is Compromised. We See A Future In Which Every Senior Has A Place To Call Home That Contributes To His Or Her Quality Of Life. Our Mission Is Simple: To Develop Affordable Housing To Help Extremely Low-Income Seniors Improve Their Quality Of Life. Through Our Senior Group Residence Program And With The Help Of Our Stakeholder Partners We Purchase Single-Family Homes And Develop Them Into Affordable Housing For Seniors ? Housing In Which Rents Are Kept To 30 Percent Of The Senior?S Income. Our Outreach Is Focused On Seniors Whose Income Is Less Than $1,200 Per Month. We Provide All Property Management; Even After Hours. Ann One Or Our Residents Says, ?I Can Tell You That The Ability Of Senior Housing Solutions To Continually Keep My Rent At 30% Of My Income Has Provided Me A Comfortable Quality Of Life Because It Allows Me To Afford Necessities I Would Have Otherwise Had To Do Without.?...see full details
Santa Clara County
Listing Location: 3.36 miles from Alviso

Non Profit Apartment

Housing For Independent People - Milpitas

481 Valley Way
Milpitas, CA - 95035
(408)941-1850
Studies Have Shown That There Is No Place In The United States Where A Person Living On Social Security Or SSI Can Find Market Rate Housing For 30% Of Their Income (The Guideline For Rent Expense). Further, Other Research Has Shown That People With Disabilities Who Are Unable To Secure Stable Housing Often End Up In Situations That Are Expensive To The Community They Live In - Either In A Full Care Situation Such As The Hospital Or In Jail. Housing For Independent People (HIP) Provides Stable, Affordable Housing For People With Special Needs, Enabling Them To Live Independently And Take Care Of Themselves. HIP Also Saves The Community Money, By Reducing Hospital, Jail And Other Institution Costs....see full details
Santa Clara County
Listing Location: 3.36 miles from Alviso

Non Profit Apartment

Devries Place - Affordable Community - Milpitas

163 N. Main Street
Milpitas, CA - 95035
(408) 263-7190
DeVries Place provides affordable rental homes for low-income seniors while helping to restore the character of an almost forgotten Main Street. DeVries Place artfully integrates new construction with the historic rehabilitation of one of the oldest standing buildings in Milpitas. ...see full details
Santa Clara County
Listing Location: 3.71 miles from Alviso


Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Alviso, CA

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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