Housing

Government Resources

The County of San Mateo Department of Housing works to increase access to affordable housing and the supply of workforce housing, and supports related community development, so that housing permanently exists for people of all income levels and generations in San Mateo County.  http://housing.smcgov.org 

 

SMChousingsearch.org is a free service that helps people search for affordable housing in San Mateo County.  http://www.smchousingsearch.org/

 

The San Mateo Department of Housing – Moving-to-Work (MTW) Program is a federally-funded housing assistance program that provides rental subsidies. https://www.smchousingwaitlist.org/landing

 

The County of San Mateo Department of Housing Affordable Rental Housing List.  This affordable housing list is updated as needed by the San Mateo Department of Housing and the cities, property owners and developers listed. http://housing.smcgov.org/san-mateo-county-affordable-rental-housing-list

 

The County of San Mateo Department of Housing Home Sharing Program.  The Home Sharing Program helps match "providers" with a spare room or rooms with "seekers" who are looking for an affordable place to live. Some of the seekers are also willing to exchange household chores for a reduced rent. http://housing.smcgov.org/home-sharing-program

 

City of San Mateo Below-Market Rentals -The City of San Mateo is re-opening the Below Market Waiting List for Moderate Incomes. https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/1088/Below-Market-Rental-Program

  

City of South San Francisco Affordable Housing Resources
http://www.ssf.net/departments/economic-community-development/economic-dev-housing-resources/housing-resources/affordable-housing

 
City of San Bruno Affordable Housing Resources
https://www.sanbruno.ca.gov/gov/city_departments/commdev/housing/

 

Redwood City Affordable Housing Resources
http://www.redwoodcity.org/i-want-to/find-affordable-housing

 

City of San Carlos Affordable Housing Resources
http://www.cityofsancarlos.org/housing/opportunities/default.asp

 

Foster City Affordable Housing Resources
http://www.fostercity.org/departmentsanddivisions/communitydevelopment

 

Palo Alto Affordable Housing Resources
http://pah.community/

 

Santa Clara County Affordable Housing Resources
http://www.scchousingsearch.org/

 

California Department of Housing and Community Development provides leadership, policies and programs to preserve and expand safe and affordable housing opportunities and promote strong communities for all Californians. http://www.hcd.ca.gov/

 

U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development’s Low Rent Apartment Search site.  Search for federally funded affordable housing in your area. https://apps.hud.gov/apps/section8/index.cfm