Chestnut Square Senior Housing

1651 Chestnut St, Livermore, CA 94551

Waiting List Forecast: Closed

check_circleVerified for 2023 by Connor Bailey, Lorena Bentley, Colleen Carter

Rent	Beds	Baths	SqFt
Call for Rents^†	Studio - 1 Bed	1 Bath	430 - 540 Sq Ft

Call (925) 532-1601 Email

Waitlist Information

Chestnut Square Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the City of Livermore (HACL) Homeless Family Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list for apartments at Chestnut Square is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from July 20, 2020 until July 23, 2020. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

Chestnut Square Family Apartments, located at 1665 Chestnut Street, is a 42-unit (1, 2, & 3-bedrooms), affordable rental project expected to be completed in October 2020.

Please note: According to the HACL, "To be eligible for this project based voucher the homeless verification/referral form must be included with the preapplication to be accepted. The Homeless criteria applies to applicants who...Lacks fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, meaning:

Has a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not meant for human habitation;
Is living in a publicly or privately operated shelter designated to provide temporary living arrangements (including congregate shelters, transitional housing, and hotels/motels paid for by charitable organizations or by federal, state and local government programs); or
Is exiting an institution where (s)he has resided for 90 days or less and who resided in an emergency shelter or place not meant for human habitation immediately before entering that institution."

The Homeless Verification/Referral Agencies were : Abode Services, Tri-Valley Haven, and City Serve.

There were two ways to apply during the opening period:

Print the paper application that was available online.
Pick up an application from the HACL.

Once the application was completed, it was either:

Postmarked by July 23, 2020 and mailed to Livermore Housing Authority.
Dropped off in person at the HACL.
Emailed to the HACL

This waiting list had the following preferences:

Homeless

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

For more information, visit the HACL website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACL public notice, as of July 20, 2020.

Go to the public housing authority page for this waiting list >>

Chestnut Square Senior Housing offers studio and 1-bedroom for seniors (62+). Property amenities include a community room with kitchen, computer lab, balance studio, conference room, craft room, and bike storage.

Dave's Thoughts On Chestnut Square Senior Housing

This LIHTC property is among the most common types of affordable rental housing in the United States. The LIHTC program only provides subsidies to the building’s owner at construction. No subsidies are provided directly to the residents, but the owner must set rents affordable to low-income renters in the area. Our data suggests Chestnut Square Senior Housing does not participate in any project-based rent subsidy program. This means you must earn enough to pay the full rent or have your own Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher. For that reason, LIHTC properties tend to have shorter waiting lists or even none at all. LIHTC properties nationwide are required to accept housing vouchers. LIHTC properties were first built in the late 1980's. Because they tend to be newer, these properties are more likely to have larger units, more amenities, and greater tenant service offerings than other affordable housing programs. This property might be right for you if you have a housing voucher or enough income to pay rent, are looking for a high quality property, or need immediate availability. Since this property participates in the LIHTC program, the property is required to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers. As a LIHTC property that chose the 40/60 election, this property has agreed to set aside at least 40% of its units for families and individuals earning 60% of Area Median Income (AMI). Many properties have actually set aside more units than required by law, and in many cases all of the units at these properties are affordable to renters with lower incomes. Since this property participates in the LIHTC program, the property is required to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.

~ Dave Layfield, Founder of Affordable Housing Online

Chestnut Square Senior Housing Amenities

Fitness Center
Computer Lab
Community Room
Close to Public Transportation
Close to Shopping
On-Site Parking
Bicycle Storage
Courtyard
Community Kitchen

Units at Chestnut Square Senior Housing

Unit (Bd/Ba)	Ft²	Rent
Studio (Studio/1)	430ft²	Call for Price^†
One Bedroom (1/1)	540ft²	Call for Price^†

Income Qualification for Chestnut Square Senior Housing

*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.

AMI*	1 person	2 people	3 people	4 people	5 people	6 people	7 people	8 people
30% AMI for PBRA Units	$31,050 / year	$35,500 / year	$39,950 / year	$44,350 / year	$47,900 / year	$51,450 / year	$55,000 / year	$58,550 / year
50% AMI for LIHTC Units	$51,800 / year	$59,200 / year	$66,600 / year	$73,950 / year	$79,900 / year	$85,800 / year	$91,700 / year	$97,650 / year
50% AMI for PBRA Units	$51,800 / year	$59,200 / year	$66,600 / year	$73,950 / year	$79,900 / year	$85,800 / year	$91,700 / year	$97,650 / year
60% AMI for LIHTC Units	$62,160 / year	$71,040 / year	$79,920 / year	$88,740 / year	$95,880 / year	$102,960 / year	$110,040 / year	$117,180 / year
80% AMI for PBRA Units	$78,550 / year	$89,750 / year	$100,950 / year	$112,150 / year	$121,150 / year	$130,100 / year	$139,100 / year	$148,050 / year

*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.

FAQs for Chestnut Square Senior Housing

Does Chestnut Square Senior Housing have a waiting list?

Chestnut Square Senior Housing has a waiting list. See above for waiting list details.

Are rents subsidized at Chestnut Square Senior Housing?

We believe rents are most likely NOT subsidized at any of the units at this property since our research has not discovered any public housing or rental assistance contracts associated with this property. This means you will most likely have to pay the full rent no matter your income. Note: In some rare instances, some properties may have a small number of units subsidized through state or private programs.

What property management company manges Chestnut Square Senior Housing?

Chestnut Square Senior Housing is managed by MidPen Housing headquartered in Foster City, CA.

In addition to Chestnut Square Senior Housing, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Livermore?

In addition to Chestnut Square Senior Housing, we list 16 other affordable properties in Livermore. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 1230 affordable units in Livermore.

When was the Chestnut Square Senior Housing listing last updated?

Chestnut Square Senior Housing listing on Affordable Housing Online was last updated on 09/08/2023 by Connor Bailey. Remember, a property's status can change so you should contact the property to confirm.