San Mateo County Affordable Housing Availability

As of October, 2025, there are 76 Affordable Housing units currently available in San Mateo County. There are 2 local Housing Authorities serving San Mateo County and can be viewed in the list below along with their current waiting list status and currently available Affordable Housing units. Availability is subject to change, and we recommend regularly checking with the appropriate housing authority for the most up-to-date information on voucher availability and application status.

HOUSING AUTHORITIES SERVING SAN MATEO COUNTY

Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 5031 Units Available in the Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo Serves the Belmont, Metropolitan Area.

There Are Currently 5031 Units Available in the Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo. These ...

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City of South San Francisco Housing Authority

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 80 Units Available in the City of South San Francisco Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the City of South San Francisco Housing Authority Serves the South San Francisco, Metropolitan Area.

There Are Currently 80 Units Available in the City of South San Francisco Housing Authority. These L...

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Fair Market Rent

The City of South San Francisco Housing Authority will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.

San Mateo County, CA Fair Market Rent:

Studio

$2,292

1 Bedroom

$2,818

2 Bedrooms

$3,359

3 Bedrooms

$4,112

4 Bedrooms

$4,473

Income Limit

Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in San Mateo County for 2025.

San Mateo County, CA Income Limit:

1 Person

$62,350

2 Persons

$71,250

3 Persons

$80,150

4 Persons

$89,050

5 Persons

$96,200