Los Altos, CA Low Income Housing

Los Altos, CA Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Los Altos, CA

How do I qualify for low income housing in Los Altos, 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 Los Altos, CA

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Los Altos, 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 Los Altos, 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 Los Altos, 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 Los Altos, CA

Terman Apartments - Palo Alto

4230 Terman Dr
Palo Alto, CA - 94306
(650) 856-2127
Santa Clara County
Listing Location: 3.22 miles from Los Altos

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Eagle Park Apartments Mountain View - Mountain View

1701 El Camino Real
Mountain View, CA - 94040
(650) 903-6413
Santa Clara County
Listing Location: 3.59 miles from Los Altos


Arastradero Park Apartments - Palo Alto

574 Arastradero Rd
Palo Alto, CA - 94306
(650) 493-4376
Santa Clara County
Listing Location: 3.68 miles from Los Altos

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Woodside Priory School - Portola Valley

302 Portola Rd
Portola Valley, CA - 94028
(650)851-8221
Santa Clara County
Listing Location: 3.98 miles from Los Altos

Non Profit Apartment

Monte Vista Terrace - Mountain View

1101 Grant Rd
Mountain View, CA - 94040
(650) 356 2910
Santa Clara County
Listing Location: 4.16 miles from Los Altos

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Sierra Vista I Apartments - Mountain View

1909 Hackett Ave
Mountain View, CA - 94040
650-965-9222
Santa Clara County
Listing Location: 4.29 miles from Los Altos

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Curtner Apartments Palo Alto - Palo Alto

300 & 310 Curtner Avenue
Palo Alto, CA - 94306
(650) 858-2199
Santa Clara County
Listing Location: 4.36 miles from Los Altos


Community Services Agency - Mountain View

204 Stierlin Rd
Mountain View, CA - 94043
(650) 968-0836
Santa Clara County
Listing Location: 4.54 miles from Los Altos

Non Profit Apartment

Palo Alto Senior Housing Project - Palo Alto

455 E Charleston Rd
Palo Alto, CA - 94306
(650)494-1944
Santa Clara County
Listing Location: 4.59 miles from Los Altos

Non Profit Apartment

Adlai E. Stevenson House - Palo Alto

455 E Charleston Rd
Palo Alto, CA - 94306
(650) 494-1944
Santa Clara County
Listing Location: 4.59 miles from Los Altos

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Los Altos, 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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