Steps to Finding Below Market Rate Housing
Please take the following actions to find Below Market Rate Housing:
Apply for Section 8 Vouchers
Dial 211
Dial 2-1-1 from any phone - including cell phones - and a live person will help you with information and referrals to local community services, such as food, shelter, counseling, employment assistance, quality child care, volunteer opportunities and more. The service, provided through a partnership between the Contra Costa Crisis Center, Eden I&R, and United Way is free, confidential and available 24 hours a day in 150 languages.
Signup for Wait Lists, Notification Lists, and Subscription Lists:
There are various affordable housing developments in the region however to apply for a unit you may have to first apply to be on the wait list. Since some wait lists are closed, it is crucial to subscribe to all notification lists so that you can apply as soon as the waitlists are open.
Click the links below to Signup/Subscribe:
Review General Housing Lists and Make Daily Calls
Listed below are various properties for people and families of all ages and abilities. Please click on each list, review, and make daily calls.
Review Senior Lists and Make Daily Calls
Listed below are various properties for seniors. Please click on each list, review, and make daily calls.
| Berkeley Senior Housing List | CCHNC Senior Housing |
| Leslie Senior Properties | Rotary Plaza |
| City of Novato Senior Housing |
Search for Affordable Housing and Apply Daily
Listed below are various website with Affordable Housing Search functions. Please click on the links and apply for housing on a daily basis.
Consider Participating in Housing Programs
HIP Housing Home Sharing Program
Helps match individuals seeking housing with people who have a room or Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) to rent.
Chris Sturken
(650) 348 6660 x349 | csturken@hiphousing.org
Mention City of Foster City
Visit: HIP Housing Homesharing
Affordable Housing Initiative
The Housing Industry Foundation (HIF) matches qualified applicants living in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties (particularly those in the education, non-profit and other community-based sectors) who fall in the 50-80% of Average Median Income (AMI) to affordable housing at up to 50% below market rates for at least 12-months (and possibly up to 2 or more years).
Visit: Affordable Housing Initiative
Consider Expanding Search Area
Listed below are list of properties outside San Mateo County.
Read Housing Resource Guides
Listed below are various housing resource guides.
