San Jose, CA Low Income Housing

San Jose, CA Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in San Jose, CA

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

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in San Jose, 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 Jose, 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 Jose, 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 San Jose, CA

Ohlone Court Apartments Affordable Housing

Ohlone Court Apartments Affordable Housing - San Jose

5225 Terner Way
San Jose, CA - 95136
(408) 264-5985
Santa Clara County

Oak Circle Affordable Housing

Oak Circle Affordable Housing - San Jose

1410 Roberts Avenue
San Jose, CA - 95122
(408) 971-9099
Santa Clara County

Mabuhay Court Apartments Affordable Housing

Mabuhay Court Apartments Affordable Housing - San Jose

270 E Empire Street
San Jose, CA - 95112
(408) 885-0448
Santa Clara County

Almaden Lake Apartments Affordable Housing

Almaden Lake Apartments Affordable Housing - San Jose

978 Almaden Lake Drive
San Jose, CA - 95123
(408) 323-8020
Santa Clara County

Parkside Terrace Public Housing

Parkside Terrace Public Housing - San Jose

463 Wooster Avenue
San Jose, CA - 95116
(408) 998-0500
Santa Clara County

Redwood Seniors of Willow Glen

Redwood Seniors of Willow Glen - San Jose

814 St. Elizabeth Drive
San Jose, CA - 95126
(408) 947-1818
Santa Clara County

Don De Dios

Don De Dios - San Jose

987 Fair Avenue
San Jose, CA - 95122
(408) 288-7770
Santa Clara County

Delmas Park

Delmas Park - San Jose

350 Barack Obama Blvd
San Jose, CA - 95126
(408) 993-9252
Santa Clara County

Casa Real - CA

Casa Real - CA - San Jose

2580 Fontaine Rd
San Jose, CA - 95121
(408) 238-0841
Santa Clara County

Buena Vista Midtown

Buena Vista Midtown - San Jose

1535 West San Carlos Street
San Jose, CA - 95126
(408) 380-4087
Santa Clara County

Belovida at Newbury Park

Belovida at Newbury Park - San Jose

1777 Newbury Park Drive
San Jose, CA - 95133
(408) 263-8484
Santa Clara County

Art Ark Apartments

Art Ark Apartments - San Jose

1058 South Fifth Street
San Jose, CA - 95112
(408) 286-8010
Santa Clara County

Donner Lofts

Donner Lofts - San Jose

158 E. St. John Street
San Jose, CA - 95112
(408) 675-6718
Santa Clara County

Dent Commons

Dent Commons - San Jose

5363 Dent Avenue
San Jose, CA - 95118
(408) 379-2828
Santa Clara County

Country Hills Apartments

Country Hills Apartments - San Jose

124-142 Rancho Drive
San Jose, CA - 95111
(408) 578-8441
Santa Clara County

Sequoia Living - Town Park Towers for Seniors

Sequoia Living - Town Park Towers for Seniors - San Jose

60 N. Third Street
San Jose, CA - 95112
(408) 288-8750
Santa Clara County

Fairways at San Antonio - Affordable Community

Fairways at San Antonio - Affordable Community - San Jose

305 San Antonio Ct.
San Jose, CA - 95116
(408) 923-8424
Santa Clara County
See What Other Users Are Saying
Apartment Costs (user reports): 800-1000
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Timberwood Apartments - Affordable Community

Timberwood Apartments - Affordable Community - San Jose

3903 Seven Trees Boulevard
San Jose, CA - 95111
(408) 578-6800
Santa Clara County

Vivente I Apartments - Affordable Community

Vivente I Apartments - Affordable Community - San Jose

2400 Enborg Lane
San Jose, CA - 95128
(408) 279-2706
Santa Clara County

Baker Park - Affordable Community

Baker Park - Affordable Community - San Jose

4748 Campbell Avenue
San Jose, CA - 95130
(408) 379-8440
Santa Clara County

Arbor Park(CA) - Affordable Community

Arbor Park(CA) - Affordable Community - San Jose

899 N King Rd
San Jose, CA - 95133
(408) 272-1588
Santa Clara County

Trestles Apartments - Affordable Housing Community

Trestles Apartments - Affordable Housing Community - San Jose

1566 Scott St
San Jose, CA - 95126
(408) 293-2727
Santa Clara County

Almaden Apartments

Almaden Apartments - San Jose

1501 Almaden Expy
San Jose, CA - 95125
(408) 275-1922
Santa Clara County
Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): PG&E
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Mayfair Court Apartments

Mayfair Court Apartments - San Jose

65 McCreery Avenue
San Jose, CA - 95116
(408) 457-3976
Santa Clara County
See What Other Users Are Saying
Apartment Costs (user reports): 1400
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Villa Hermosa Senior Housing

Villa Hermosa Senior Housing - San Jose

1640 Hermocilla Way
San Jose, CA - 95116
(408) 926-9662
Santa Clara County

Rincon De Los Esteros

Rincon De Los Esteros - San Jose

1780 Old Oakland Rd
San Jose, CA - 95131
(408) 437-1444
Santa Clara County

Monte Alban Apartments

Monte Alban Apartments - San Jose

1324 Santee Dr
San Jose, CA - 95122
(408) 286-1903
Santa Clara County

Lucretia Gardens

Lucretia Gardens - San Jose

2248 Lucretia Ave
San Jose, CA - 95122
(408) 295-8440
Santa Clara County

Lenzen Gardens - San Jose

Lenzen Gardens - San Jose - San Jose

893 Lenzen Ave
San Jose, CA - 95126
(408) 295-8440
Santa Clara County
See What Other Users Are Saying
Apartment Costs (user reports): 1500
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Julian Gardens Apartments

Julian Gardens Apartments - San Jose

345 E Julian St
San Jose, CA - 95112
(408) 295-8440
Santa Clara County

Gish Apartments - San Jose

Gish Apartments - San Jose - San Jose

35 E Gish Rd
San Jose, CA - 95112
(408) 436-8972
Santa Clara County

Fourth Street Apartments - San Jose

Fourth Street Apartments - San Jose - San Jose

1460 N 4th St
San Jose, CA - 95112
(408) 451-9054
Santa Clara County
Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): which utilities are included in the rent
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El Paseo Studios - San Jose

El Paseo Studios - San Jose - San Jose

4980 Hamilton Ave
San Jose, CA - 95130
(408) 370-1144
Santa Clara County
Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): All
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Cypress Gardens - Senior Housing

Cypress Gardens - Senior Housing - San Jose

3555 Judro Way
San Jose, CA - 95117
(408) 248-1442
Santa Clara County

Curtner Studios - San Jose

Curtner Studios - San Jose - San Jose

701 Curtner Ave
San Jose, CA - 95125
(408) 265-4249
Santa Clara County

Creekview Inn

Creekview Inn - San Jose

965 Lundy Ave
San Jose, CA - 95133
(408) 254-4540
Santa Clara County

Clarendon Street Apartments (Villa Garcia)

Clarendon Street Apartments (Villa Garcia) - San Jose

7213 Clarendon Street
San Jose, CA - 95129
(408) 366-2114
Santa Clara County

Blossom River Apartments

Blossom River Apartments - San Jose

1000 Blossom River Way
San Jose, CA - 95123
(408) 979-9442
Santa Clara County

Betty Anne Gardens

Betty Anne Gardens - San Jose

945 Lundy Ave
San Jose, CA - 95133
(408) 254-4540
Santa Clara County

Bendorf Drive

Bendorf Drive - San Jose

282 Danze Dr
San Jose, CA - 95111
(408) 362-9233
Santa Clara County

Casa Feliz Studios

Casa Feliz Studios - San Jose

525 S 9th Street
San Jose, CA - 95112
(408) 516-4776
Santa Clara County
See What Other Users Are Saying
Apartment Costs (user reports): 500
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Jeanne D'arc Manor

Jeanne D'arc Manor - San Jose

85 S Fifth St
San Jose, CA - 95112
(408) 288-7421
Santa Clara County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Community Home Builders Associates

Community Home Builders Associates - San Jose

151 Kalmus Drive, Suite J-5
San Jose, CA - 92626
714-597-7250
Santa Clara County
Non Profit Apartment

Catholic Charities Of San Jose - San Jose

2625 Zanker Road, Suite 200
San Jose, CA - 95134
408-325-5166
Santa Clara County

Affordable Housing Centers Of America, San Jose, Ca

Affordable Housing Centers Of America, San Jose, Ca - San Jose

395 E. Taylor St, Suite 230
San Jose, CA - 95112
408-297-3053
Santa Clara County

Neighborhood Housing Services Silicon Valley

Neighborhood Housing Services Silicon Valley - San Jose

1156 North Fourth Street
San Jose, CA - 95112
408-279-2600
Santa Clara County

Almaden 1930 Garden Apartments

Almaden 1930 Garden Apartments - San Jose

1930 Almaden Apartments
San Jose, CA - 95125
408-264-1930
Santa Clara County

Turnleaf Apartment Homes - Affordable Housing Community

Turnleaf Apartment Homes - Affordable Housing Community - San Jose

3201 Loma Verde Dr.
San Jose, CA - 95117
(408) 378-9139
Santa Clara County

TUYU - San Jose

2706 Sturla Drive
San Jose, CA - 95148
408-382-9022
Santa Clara County

World Food Bank - San Jose

1462 Myrtle Ave
San Jose, CA - 95118
408-236-3306
Santa Clara County
Non Profit Apartment

Working Partnerships Usa - San Jose

2102 Almaden Rd
San Jose, CA - 95125
(408) 809-2120
Santa Clara County
Non Profit Apartment

Women And Their Childrens Housingorporated

Women And Their Childrens Housingorporated - San Jose

2400 Moorpark Ave Ste 112
San Jose, CA - 95128
(408)271-9422
Santa Clara County
Non Profit Apartment

Villa San Pedro Hdc - San Jose

100 Great Oaks Blvd
San Jose, CA - 95119
408-275-8770
Santa Clara County
Non Profit Apartment

Asian American Center Of Santa Clara County - San Jose

3845 Wellington Sq
San Jose, CA - 95136
(408)390-0974
Santa Clara County
Non Profit Apartment

Betty Anne Gardens

Betty Anne Gardens - San Jose

75 E Santa Clara St Ste 1300
San Jose, CA - 95113
408-291-8650
Santa Clara County
Non Profit Apartment

Cal Poly Mexa Association

Cal Poly Mexa Association - San Jose

71 Magellen Ave
San Jose, CA - 95116

Santa Clara County
Non Profit Apartment

Catholic Charities Of San Jose

Catholic Charities Of San Jose - San Jose

2625 Zanker Rd
San Jose, CA - 95134
(408)468-0100
Santa Clara County
Non Profit Apartment

East Community Resource Center

East Community Resource Center - San Jose

749 Story Rd
San Jose, CA - 95122
(408)286-7589
Santa Clara County
Non Profit Apartment

El Paseo Apartments

El Paseo Apartments - San Jose

75 E Santa Clara St Ste 1300
San Jose, CA - 95113
408-291-8650
Santa Clara County
Non Profit Apartment

First Community Housing

First Community Housing - San Jose

75 E Santa Clara St
San Jose, CA - 95113
(408)291-8650
Santa Clara County
Non Profit Apartment

First Housing Servicesorporated

First Housing Servicesorporated - San Jose

75 E Santa Clara St Ste 1300
San Jose, CA - 95113
408-291-8650
Santa Clara County
Non Profit Apartment

Gentle Lambs Community Ministry

Gentle Lambs Community Ministry - San Jose

2980 E Capitol Expressway #50-319
San Jose, CA - 95148
(408)887-4844
Santa Clara County
Non Profit Apartment

Guadalupe

Guadalupe - San Jose

75 E Santa Clara St Ste 1300
San Jose, CA - 95113
(408)291-8650
Santa Clara County
Non Profit Apartment

Housing Choices Coalition For Persons With Developmental Disabil

Housing Choices Coalition For Persons With Developmental Disabil - San Jose

30 Las Colinas Lane
San Jose, CA - 95119
(408)284-0990
Santa Clara County
Non Profit Apartment

Housing Trust Of Santa Clara County

Housing Trust Of Santa Clara County - San Jose

1786 Technology Dr
San Jose, CA - 95110
(408) 436-3450
Santa Clara County
Non Profit Apartment

Innvision The Way Home

Innvision The Way Home - San Jose

974 Willow St
San Jose, CA - 95125
(408)213-5170
Santa Clara County
Non Profit Apartment

Ketzal Community Development Corporation - San Jose

130 N Jackson Ave
San Jose, CA - 95116
(408)928-1122
Santa Clara County
Non Profit Apartment

Lenders For Community Development Dba Opportunity Fund

Lenders For Community Development Dba Opportunity Fund - San Jose

111 W Saint John St
San Jose, CA - 95113
(408) 297-0204
Santa Clara County
Non Profit Apartment

Macsa Housing Corporation No 2

Macsa Housing Corporation No 2 - San Jose

130 North Jackson Avenue
San Jose, CA - 95116
(408)928-1122
Santa Clara County
Non Profit Apartment

Macsa Housing Corporation Number 1

Macsa Housing Corporation Number 1 - San Jose

130 North Jackson Avenue
San Jose, CA - 95116
(408)928-1122
Santa Clara County
Non Profit Apartment

Mayfair Improvement Initiative,

Mayfair Improvement Initiative, - San Jose

2342 Alum Rock Ave
San Jose, CA - 95116
(408)251-6900
Santa Clara County
Non Profit Apartment

Mexican American Community Services Agency,

Mexican American Community Services Agency, - San Jose

130 N. Jackson Ave
San Jose, CA - 95116
(408)928-1122
Santa Clara County
Non Profit Apartment

Opportunity Center Hdc - San Jose

100 Great Oaks Blvd 2ND Floor
San Jose, CA - 95119
(408)275-8770
Santa Clara County
Non Profit Apartment

Paula Apartments

Paula Apartments - San Jose

75 E Santa Clara St Ste 1300
San Jose, CA - 95113
408-291-8650
Santa Clara County
Non Profit Apartment

People Acting In Community Together

People Acting In Community Together - San Jose

1100 Shasta Ave
San Jose, CA - 95126
(408) 998-8001
Santa Clara County
Non Profit Apartment

Retail Store Employees Building Corporation - San Jose

240 S Market St
San Jose, CA - 95113
(408)294-5380
Santa Clara County
Non Profit Apartment

Rincon De Los Esteros

Rincon De Los Esteros - San Jose

75 E Santa Clara St Ste 1300
San Jose, CA - 95113
408-291-8650
Santa Clara County
Non Profit Apartment

S P G Housing - San Jose

100 Great Oaks Boulevard 2ND Fl
San Jose, CA - 95119
408-275-8770
Santa Clara County
Non Profit Apartment

San Jose Buddhist Church Housing, - San Jose

690 N. Fifth St.
San Jose, CA - 95112
408-275-8989
Santa Clara County
Non Profit Apartment

San Jose Conservation Corps

San Jose Conservation Corps - San Jose

2650 Senter Rd
San Jose, CA - 95111
(408) 459-6401
Santa Clara County
Non Profit Apartment

Stoney Pine Charities Housing Corporation

Stoney Pine Charities Housing Corporation - San Jose

1400 Parkmoor Ave
San Jose, CA - 95126
(408) 550-8300
Santa Clara County
Non Profit Apartment

Troy Apartments

Troy Apartments - San Jose

75 E Santa Clara St Ste 1300
San Jose, CA - 95113
408-291-8650
Santa Clara County
Non Profit Apartment

Edenvale Supportive Housing - San Jose

5350 Monterey Road
San Jose, CA - 95111
510-582-1460
Santa Clara County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Girasol Housing - San Jose

1710 Alum Rock Ave
San Jose, CA - 95116
510-441-0408
Santa Clara County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Huff Avenue Apartments - San Jose

3021 Huff Ave
San Jose, CA - 95128
408-557-8699
Santa Clara County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Arbor Apartments - San Jose

1582 Kooser Rd
San Jose, CA - 95118
408-448-1288
Santa Clara County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Casa Del Pueblo - San Jose

200 S Market St
San Jose, CA - 95113
408-294-5380
Santa Clara County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Almaden Garden Apartments - San Jose

947c Branham Lane
San Jose, CA - 95136
408 265-4808
Santa Clara County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Milagro - San Jose

2850 Rose Ave
San Jose, CA - 95127
(650) 356-2900
Santa Clara County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Jardines Paloma Blanca - San Jose

132 N. Jackson Ave
San Jose, CA - 95116
(650) 356-2900
Santa Clara County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Homeport - San Jose

5030 Union Ave
San Jose, CA - 95124
(650) 356-2900
Santa Clara County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Girasol Ii - San Jose

77 Kentucky Place
San Jose, CA - 95116
(650) 356-2900
Santa Clara County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Capitol Manor - San Jose

175 N Capitol Ave
San Jose, CA - 95127
(510)663-0177
Santa Clara County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Emmanuel Terrace - San Jose

460 Francis Dr
San Jose, CA - 95133
(408) 923-8280
Santa Clara County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Cambrian Center - San Jose

2360 Samaritan Place
San Jose, CA - 95124
(408) 559-0330
Santa Clara County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Moreland Apartments - San Jose

4375 Payne Ave
San Jose, CA - 95117
(408) 554-9585
Santa Clara County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Las Casitas - San Jose

632 N Jackson Ave
San Jose, CA - 95133
408-251-6850
Santa Clara County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Fuji Towers - San Jose

690 North Fifth St
San Jose, CA - 95112
(408) 275-8989
Santa Clara County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Mayfair Golden Manor - San Jose

2627 Madden Ave
San Jose, CA - 95116
(408) 272-1800
Santa Clara County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Elena Gardens - San Jose

1900 Lakewood Dr
San Jose, CA - 95132
(408) 262-6991
Santa Clara County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in San Jose, 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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