San Rafael, CA Low Income Housing

San Rafael, CA Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in San Rafael, CA

How do I qualify for low income housing in San Rafael, 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 San Rafael, CA

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in San Rafael, 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 San Rafael, 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 San Rafael, California - Marin County

Studio Apartments $2,665
One Bedroom Apartments $3,188
Two Bedroom Apartments $3,912
Three Bedroom Apartments $4,283

List of Low Income Housing in or near San Rafael, CA

Terra Linda Manor Affordable Apartment Homes

Terra Linda Manor Affordable Apartment Homes - San Rafael

101 Nova Albion Way
San Rafael, CA - 94903
(415) 492-9660
Affordable housing number of units: 125 Affordable Housing Community. Income restrictions apply. Contact the property for current availability. Wait-lists may apply. ...see full details
Marin County

Rotary Valley Senior Village Affordable Housing

Rotary Valley Senior Village Affordable Housing - San Rafael

10 Jeannette Prandi Way
San Rafael, CA - 94903
(415) 479-3029
Affordable housing number of units: 80 Amenities: Wall-to wall carpeting All-electric kitchen Patio Emergency call system Community room with kitchen and fireplace Laundry facilities Picnic area Assigned surface parking Professional on-site management Affordable Housing Community. Income restrictions apply. Contact the property for current availability. Wait-lists may apply. ...see full details
Marin County

Centertown Apartments Affordable Housing

Centertown Apartments Affordable Housing - San Rafael

855 C Street
San Rafael, CA - 94901
(415) 455-8141
Affordable housing number of units: 60 Amenities: Wall-to-wall carpeting All-electric kitchen Dishwasher Ceiling fan Deck/patio (some units) Laundry facilities Elevators Children's play area Courtyard Assigned covered garage parking Professional on-site management Affordable Housing Community. Income restrictions apply. Contact the property for current availability. Wait-lists may apply. ...see full details
Marin County

Casa Vista Affordable Housing

Casa Vista Affordable Housing - San Rafael

55 Fairfax Street
San Rafael, CA - 94901
(415) 453-5531
Affordable housing number of units : 40 Amenities: Wall-to-wall carpeting All-electric kitchen Deck/patio (some units) Community room Laundry facilities Swimming pool Courtyard Assigned surface parking Gated property Professional on-site management Affordable Housing Community. Income restrictions apply. Contact the property for current availability. Wait-lists may apply. ...see full details
Marin County

Belvedere Place Affordable Housing

Belvedere Place Affordable Housing - San Rafael

162 Belvedere Street
San Rafael, CA - 94901
(415) 456-6243
Affordable housing number of units : 26 Amenities: Wall-to-wall carpeting Gas stove Deck/patio (some units) Laundry facilities Assigned surface parking Professional on-site management Affordable Housing Community. Income restrictions apply. Contact the property for current availability. Wait-lists may apply. ...see full details
Marin County

Centertown - SR

Centertown - SR - San Rafael

855 C Street
San Rafael, CA - 94901
(415) 455-8141
Community Features:     On-site Property Manager     Laundry facility in the building     Indoor parking for residents     Large courtyard     Playground structure ...see full details
Marin County

Rotary Manor

Rotary Manor - San Rafael

1821 Fifth Ave
San Rafael, CA - 94901
(415) 459-6558
Amenities:     Individually controlled gas heating     Energy-efficient lighting     Cable TV included with the rent     Garbage disposal     Carpet     Fully equipped kitchen     Full tub with shower and grab bars     Large windows in each apartment     Community room with flat-screen TV and piano     Library     Elevators     Garden and outdoor patio equipped for...see full details
Marin County
Non Profit Apartment

Pilgrim Park Apartments

Pilgrim Park Apartments - San Rafael

33 Merrydale Road
San Rafael, CA - 94903
(415) 499-3350
Pilgrim Park Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Pilgrim Park Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Marin County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Fair Housing Of Marin

Fair Housing Of Marin - San Rafael

615 B Street
San Rafael, CA - 94901
415-457-5025
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Fair Housing Pre-Purchase Education Workshops Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English Spanish...see full details
Marin County

Canal Alliance

Canal Alliance - San Rafael

91 Larkspur St
San Rafael, CA - 94901
(415)454-2640
Canal Alliance Is A Community-Based Organization That Works To Help Working-Poor Families Improve The Quality Of Their Lives Through Social And Health Advocacy, Education, Community Leadership, And Economic Development....see full details
Marin County
Non Profit Apartment

Center For Volunteer And Nonprofit Leadership Of Marin

Center For Volunteer And Nonprofit Leadership Of Marin - San Rafael

555 Northgate Drive
San Rafael, CA - 94903
(415) 479-5710
To Develop A Vital And Engaged Community Dedicated To Building And Sustaining Quality Of Life. We:-Enrich And Strengthen Volunteerism And Nonprofit Organizations,-Enhance Community Involvement And Leadership, And-Promote The Impact And Value Of The Nonprofit Sector....see full details
Marin County
Non Profit Apartment

Center Point

Center Point - San Rafael

809 B St
San Rafael, CA - 94901
415-454-7777
Our Mission Is To Provide Comprehensive Social, Educational, Vocational, Medical, Psychological, Housing, And Rehabilitation Services To Combat Social Problems Such As Substance Abuse, Poverty, Unemployment, And Homelessness. Center Point Offers Rehabilitation And Treatment Services That Interrupt The Abusive Cycles Of Psychological, Social, And Economic Dislocation By Providing Critical Training And Support So That Individuals And Families Can Claim Self-Worth And Dignity....see full details
Marin County
Non Profit Apartment

Fair Housing Of Marin

Fair Housing Of Marin - San Rafael

615 B St
San Rafael, CA - 94901
(415) 457-5025
Our Programs Include Counseling, Fair Housingtraining,Human Rights Programs And Advocacy For Affordable Housing....see full details
Marin County
Non Profit Apartment

Lifehouse,

Lifehouse, - San Rafael

18 Professional Ctr Pkwy
San Rafael, CA - 94903
(415)472-2373
Since 1954, Lifehouse Has Opened The Doors Of Opportunity And Independence To Individuals With Developmental Disabilities Through Life-Skill Training, Community Integration, Advocacy, Referral And Information. Our Mission Is To Improve Our Clients' Quality Of Life By Providing A Lifetime Of Compassionate Support In An Atmosphere Of Respect, Inspiration And Purpose....see full details
Marin County
Non Profit Apartment

Marin Housing For Handicapped - San Rafael

70 Skyview Ter Ste 2B
San Rafael, CA - 94903
415-258-1800
LOW-INCOME HOUSING...see full details
Marin County
Non Profit Apartment

Marin, Habitat For Humanity

Marin, Habitat For Humanity - San Rafael

851 Irwin St
San Rafael, CA - 94901
(229)924-6935
Habitat For Humanity Is A Nonprofit, Ecumenical Christian Housing Ministry Dedicated To Eliminating Substandard Housing And Homelessness Worldwide And To Making Adequate, Affordable Shelter A Matter Of Conscience And Action. Habitat Invites People From All Faiths And Walks Of Life To Work Together In Partnership, Building Houses With Families In Need....see full details
Marin County
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Non Profit Apartment

Strategic Energy Innovations

Strategic Energy Innovations - San Rafael

185 N. Redwood Drive, Ste. 188
San Rafael, CA - 94903
(415)507-2181
Acting As A Community Builder, We Work Primarily With These Sectors To Effectively Utilize Resources And Find Solutions To Challenges, While Motivating Them To Achieve Success....see full details
Marin County
Non Profit Apartment

Martinelli House - Senior Apartments

Martinelli House - Senior Apartments - San Rafael

1327 Lincoln Ave
San Rafael, CA - 94901
415-457-9273
Martinelli House is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Martinelli House for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Marin County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Maria B. Freitas Senior Housing

Maria B. Freitas Senior Housing - San Rafael

455 Manuel T. Freitas Parkway
San Rafael, CA - 94903
303-830-3300
Maria B. Freitas Senior Housing is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Maria B. Freitas Senior Housing for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Marin County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Ecology House

Ecology House - San Rafael

375 Catalina Blvd
San Rafael, CA - 94901
303-830-3300
Ecology House is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Ecology House for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Marin County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

San Rafael Commons - San Rafael

302 Fourth St
San Rafael, CA - 94901
(415) 474-4474
San Rafael Commons is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact San Rafael Commons for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Marin County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Center Interfaith Housing - San Rafael

164 N San Pedro Rd
San Rafael, CA - 94903
(415) 345-4400
Center Interfaith Housing is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Center Interfaith Housing for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Marin County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Marin Housing For The Handicapped - San Rafael

626 Del Ganado Rd
San Rafael, CA - 94903
(415) 258-1800
Marin Housing For The Handicapped is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Marin Housing For The Handicapped for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Marin County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Lincoln Avenue Apartments - San Rafael

1351 Lincoln Ave
San Rafael, CA - 94901
(415) 258-1800
Lincoln Avenue Apartments is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Lincoln Avenue Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Marin County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in San Rafael, 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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