Veterans Commons

150 Otis St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Waiting List Forecast: Likely Short or None

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Rent	Beds	Baths	SqFt
Call for Rents^†	Studio Bed	1 Bath	-

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Waitlist Forecast

Since this property is a LIHTC property that might not have a project based rental assistance contract, it is likely that it either has no waiting list or the waiting list is shorter than properties with rental assistance. You should contact the property to verify.

Note: Affordable Housing Online has not confirmed the waiting list status directly with the property. This waiting list status forecast is based on our housing experts' knowledge of similar properties. You should always confirm this status directly with the property.

Chinatown CDC and Swords to Plowshares, a nationally-recognized, community-based veterans' advocacy organization, partnered to develop the city-owned historic building at 150 Otis Street into permanent, affordable rental housing with on-site supportive services for homeless veterans. The project provides housing to 75 U.S. veterans, and was completed in October of 2012. Veterans Commons accommodates veterans in studio apartments, each with a private bath and kitchen. On-site supportive services including case management, mental health counseling, drug dependency, and employment programs are provided by the City’s Human Services Agency, the Veterans Administration, and Swords to Plowshares. The services are designed to build community and stabilize the health and housing status of the veterans residing at Veterans Commons.

Dave's Thoughts On Veterans Commons

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 Veterans Commons 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

Units at Veterans Commons

Unit (Bd/Ba)	Ft²	Rent
Studio (Studio/1)	-	Call for Price^†

Income Qualification for Veterans Commons

*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	$39,050 / year	$44,600 / year	$50,200 / year	$55,750 / year	$60,250 / year	$64,700 / year	$69,150 / year	$73,600 / year
50% AMI for LIHTC Units	$65,050 / year	$74,350 / year	$83,650 / year	$92,900 / year	$100,350 / year	$107,800 / year	$115,200 / year	$122,650 / year
50% AMI for PBRA Units	$65,050 / year	$74,350 / year	$83,650 / year	$92,900 / year	$100,350 / year	$107,800 / year	$115,200 / year	$122,650 / year
60% AMI for LIHTC Units	$78,060 / year	$89,220 / year	$100,380 / year	$111,480 / year	$120,420 / year	$129,360 / year	$138,240 / year	$147,180 / year
80% AMI for PBRA Units	$104,100 / year	$118,950 / year	$133,800 / year	$148,650 / year	$160,550 / year	$172,450 / year	$184,350 / year	$196,250 / year

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

FAQs for Veterans Commons

Does Veterans Commons have a waiting list?

Veterans Commons probably doesn't have a waiting list, and, if it does, the wait times are most likely short. We haven't confirmed if this is the case, so you should contact the property to confirm.

Are rents subsidized at Veterans Commons?

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 Veterans Commons?

Veterans Commons is managed by Chinatown Community Development Center headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

In addition to Veterans Commons, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in San Francisco?

In addition to Veterans Commons, we list 354 other affordable properties in San Francisco. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 28447 affordable units in San Francisco.

When was the Veterans Commons listing last updated?

Veterans Commons listing on Affordable Housing Online was last updated on 01/02/2023 by Joshua Cappell. Remember, a property's status can change so you should contact the property to confirm.