Mount Hamilton, CA Low Income Housing

Mount Hamilton, CA Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Mount Hamilton, CA

How do I qualify for low income housing in Mount Hamilton, 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 Mount Hamilton, CA

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Mount Hamilton, 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 Mount Hamilton, 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 Mount Hamilton, 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 Mount Hamilton, CA

TUYU - San Jose

2706 Sturla Drive
San Jose, CA - 95148
408-382-9022
Santa Clara County
Listing Location: 8.63 miles from Mount Hamilton


Gentle Lambs Community Ministry - San Jose

2980 E Capitol Expressway #50-319
San Jose, CA - 95148
(408)887-4844
Santa Clara County
Listing Location: 9.32 miles from Mount Hamilton

Non Profit Apartment

Housing Choices Coalition For Persons With Developmental Disabil - San Jose

30 Las Colinas Lane
San Jose, CA - 95119
(408)284-0990
Santa Clara County
Listing Location: 10.27 miles from Mount Hamilton

Non Profit Apartment

Casa Real - CA - San Jose

2580 Fontaine Rd
San Jose, CA - 95121
(408) 238-0841
Santa Clara County
Listing Location: 10.29 miles from Mount Hamilton


Milagro - San Jose

2850 Rose Ave
San Jose, CA - 95127
(650) 356-2900
Santa Clara County
Listing Location: 10.43 miles from Mount Hamilton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Bendorf Drive - San Jose

282 Danze Dr
San Jose, CA - 95111
(408) 362-9233
Santa Clara County
Listing Location: 10.45 miles from Mount Hamilton


Opportunity Center Hdc - San Jose

100 Great Oaks Blvd 2ND Floor
San Jose, CA - 95119
(408)275-8770
Santa Clara County
Listing Location: 10.61 miles from Mount Hamilton

Non Profit Apartment

Villa San Pedro Hdc - San Jose

100 Great Oaks Blvd
San Jose, CA - 95119
408-275-8770
Santa Clara County
Listing Location: 10.61 miles from Mount Hamilton

Non Profit Apartment

Edenvale Supportive Housing - San Jose

5350 Monterey Road
San Jose, CA - 95111
510-582-1460
Santa Clara County
Listing Location: 10.66 miles from Mount Hamilton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

S P G Housing - San Jose

100 Great Oaks Boulevard 2ND Fl
San Jose, CA - 95119
408-275-8770
Santa Clara County
Listing Location: 10.79 miles from Mount Hamilton

Non Profit Apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Mount Hamilton, 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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