Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo

This housing agency serves San Mateo County, California.

Waiting List
Open Now: St Matthews Apartments, Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Now: Half Moon Village, 2-Bedroom Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Now: Serenity Senior Apartments, 2-Bedroom Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Montara (Bay Meadows) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: 636 El Camino, Colma Veterans Village, Delaware Place, Delaware Pacific, Gateway, Midway Village, Newell, Redwood Oaks, Willow Terrace and Woodland Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Light Tree Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Firehouse Square Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: San Mateo County, California Moving to Work Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More

Open Now: St Matthews Apartments, Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in San Mateo, California.

The Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo (HACSM) is accepting Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list applications for Single Room Occupancy apartments at St Matthews Apartments from the earliest confirmed date of February 2, 2024, until the maximum number of applications has been received.

To apply while the waiting list is open, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • San Mateo County residents.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HACSM website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACSM public notice on February 2, 2024.

Open Now: Half Moon Village, 2-Bedroom Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Half Moon Bay, California.

The Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo (HACSM) is accepting Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list applications for 2-bedroom apartments at Half Moon Village from the earliest confirmed date of February 2, 2024, until the maximum number of applications have been received.

To apply while the waiting list is open, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • San Mateo County residents.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HACSM website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACSM public notice on February 2, 2024.

Open Now: Serenity Senior Apartments, 2-Bedroom Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in East Palo Alto, California.

The Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo (HACSM) is accepting Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list applications for 2-bedroom apartments at Serenity Senior Apartments from the earliest confirmed date of February 2, 2024, until the maximum number of applications has been received.

To apply while the waiting list is open, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • San Mateo County residents.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HACSM website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACSM public notice on February 2, 2024.

Closed: Montara (Bay Meadows) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in San Mateo, California.

The Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo (HACSM) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at Montara (Bay Meadows) is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from July 1, 2020, until July 31, 2020. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It was not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the HACSM website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACSM public notice, as of July 7, 2020.

Closed: 636 El Camino, Colma Veterans Village, Delaware Place, Delaware Pacific, Gateway, Midway Village, Newell, Redwood Oaks, Willow Terrace and Woodland Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in San Francisco, Colma, San Mateo, Menlo Park, Daly City, Palo Alto and Redwood City, California.

The Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo (HACSM) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for apartments at 636 El Camino, Colma Veterans Village, Delaware Place, Delaware Pacific, Gateway, Midway Village, Newell, Redwood Oaks, Willow Terrace and Woodland is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from January 19, 2021 until February 17, 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as follows:

  • 1 Person $60,900 | 5 Persons $94,000
  • 2 Persons $68,600 | 6 Persons $100,950
  • 3 Persons $78,300 | 7 Persons $107,900
  • 4 Persons $87,000 | 8 Persons $114,850

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • San Mateo County residents.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HACSM website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACSM on January 28, 2021.

Closed: Light Tree Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in East Palo Alto, California.

The Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for Studio, 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments at Light Tree Apartments is closed.

The HACSM last accepted applications for this waiting list from March 7, 2022, until April 4, 2022. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

The maximum income limit for each household size were as follows:

  • 1 Person $63,950 | 4 Persons $91,350
  • 2 Persons $73,100 | 5 Persons $98,700
  • 3 Persons $82,250

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • San Mateo County residents

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HACSM website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACSM public notice on March 21, 2022.

Closed: Firehouse Square Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Belmont, California.

The Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for Studio, 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at Firehouse Square is closed.

The HACSM last accepted applications for this waiting list from March 7, 2022, until April 4, 2022. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

The maximum income limit for each household size were as follows:

  • 1 Person $63,950 | 4 Persons $91,350
  • 2 Persons $73,100 | 5 Persons $98,700
  • 3 Persons $82,250 | 6 Persons $106,000
  • 7 Persons $113,300

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • San Mateo County residents

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HACSM website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACSM public notice on March 21, 2022.

Open Until Further Notice: San Mateo County, California Moving to Work Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo (HACSM) Moving-To-Work waiting list is currently open, since at least September, 2018, until further notice.

Please note: The Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo operates the Moving-To-Work program in place of the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. The Moving-To-Work program differs from Section 8 by having a 5-year limit and offering financial and other supportive incentives.

To apply, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences: Persons who live, work or have been hired to work in San Mateo County.

Applicants will be selected to be scheduled for an eligibility interview by random lottery. The HACSM will send a notice to the mailing address on record. 

The HACSM has stressed that applications will expire after a 12-month inactive period. To stay on the waiting list, applicants must update their information before the expiration date on the Submission Confirmation web page.

For more information, visit the HACSM website here.

About The Agency

Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo provides affordable housing for up to 4,731 low- and moderate-income households through its public housing programs.

Monday 8:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am-5:00pm
Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

264 Harbor Boulevard, Belmont, CA

Visit Website(650) 802-3300

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How large is the Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo?

Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo serves 4,526 low-income households. The agency manages 5,203 Housing Choice Vouchers and 0 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 83 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 96 percent of Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo households.

How many Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo residents are employed?

Working adults head 1,493 households and make up 33 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo?

There are 2941 female-headed renter households living in Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo housing. Households headed by females are 65% of those served by the Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo renters?

Black 905
Native American 45
Asian-Pacific Islander 769
White 1,358
Hispanic 1,403

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo?

There are 2217 households headed by seniors served by the Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo. Senior households are 49% of households in Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo housing?

There are 1040 persons with disabilities living in Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 23% of households served by the Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo?

The Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo is rated as a standard performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo

Serenity Senior Apartments

2358 University Ave, East Palo Alto, California 94303

bed 1-2
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers

Redwood Oaks Apartments

330 Redwood Ave, Redwood City, California 94061

bed 1-2
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible

Gateway Rising

1345 Willow Rd, Menlo Park, California 94025

bed 1-3
payment $792-2114/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers

Coatside Senior Housing

925 Main St, Half Moon Bay, California 94019

bed 1
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
payment Income Based
accessibility Accessible

636 El Camino

636 El Camino Real, South San Francisco, California 94080

bed 1-4
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible

Half Moon Village

801 Arnold Way , Half Moon Bay, California 94019

bed 1-2
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible

Woodlands Newell

1761-1767 Woodland Ave, East Palo Alto, California 94303

bed Studio-4
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible

Colma Veterans Village

1680 MISSION RD, Colma, California 94014

bed 1
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible

Edgewater Isle

1490 MIRAMAR, San Mateo, California 94404

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible

Delaware Place

200 S Delaware St, San Mateo, California 94401

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers

Midway Village

1 Martin Ct, Daly City, California 94014

Montara

2775 S. Delaware Street, San Mateo, California 94403

bed 1-3
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible

Scattered Sites

7638 El Camino Real, Colma, California 94014

Delaware Pacific

1990 S Delaware St, San Mateo, California 94403

bed 1-3
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
payment Income Based
accessibility Accessible

Sequoia Belle Haven Apartments

1221 Willow Rd , Menlo Park, California 94025

bed 1-2
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible
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