Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Gilroy, CA
HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Santa Clara County Public Housing Authority.
Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.
HUD Income Limits 2024 in Gilroy, CA.
HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits
| 2024 | Median Family Income | 2024 Yearly Income Limit | 2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family |
|---|
| Income Limits | | Category | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|
| Santa Clara County, CA | $184,300 | Very Low Income (50%) | $64,550 | $73,750 | $82,950 | $92,150 | $99,550 |
| Extremely Low Income (30%) | $38,750 | $44,250 | $49,800 | $55,300 | $59,750 |
| Low Income (80%) | $102,300 | $116,900 | $131,500 | $146,100 | $157,800 |
Housing Authority of Santa Clara County: Section 8 and Housing Choice Vouchers
Located in Gilroy, the Housing Authority of Santa Clara County offers two primary forms of rental assistance: Housing Choice Vouchers and Property-Based Vouchers.
Housing Choice Vouchers
The Housing Choice Voucher program enables eligible individuals or families to select and rent a unit of their choice, such as an apartment, condominium, or single-family home. Tenants are responsible for finding a residence that meets their needs, including any specific requirements for accessibility.
Property-Based Vouchers (Section 8)
Through the Section 8 Voucher program, eligible participants are allocated specific rental properties within the county. Many of these properties include homes that accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Applicants Portal for Section 8
SCCHA Applicant Portal offers an online platform for individuals seeking Section 8 rental assistance. Interested applicants can:
- Register on the SCCHA Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) interest lists at SCCHA Applicant Portal.
- Update their application details to maintain accuracy.
For new applicants in Gilroy (Santa Clara County), please visit this link for more information.
Utility Arrears Assistance Program
This program provides aid for utility arrears to eligible Section 8 participants on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to funding availability. Assistance covers utilities such as gas, electricity, water, sewer, and trash, and payments are made directly to the utility provider.
Eligibility criteria include being responsible for the utilities in arrears, income eligibility, and maintaining good standing with Section 8 program requirements.
For more information, contact: (669) 842-1436
Santa Clara County Public Housing Authorities
We have listed all of the housing authorities in Santa Clara County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest Santa Clara County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.
Public Housing Eligibility
To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.
Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.
Housing Authority of the County of Santa Clara
505 West Julian Street
Santa Clara, CA - 95110
Santa Clara County
Website: http://www.hacsc.org/
Phone Number: (408) 275-8770
HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Gilroy, CA
Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Gilroy, CA. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.
The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.
HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements
Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.
In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).
To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).
LIHTC Maximum Rents
The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.
HUD Fair Market Rents for Gilroy, CA Santa Clara County
| Apartment Size | HUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For Area | LIHTC Maximum Rent |
|---|
| Studio Apartments | $2383 | Estimated $714.90 - utility allowance |
| One Bedroom Apartments | $2694 | Estimated $808.20 - utility allowance |
| Two Bedroom Apartments | $3132 | Estimated $939.60 - utility allowance |
| Three Bedroom Apartments | $4011 | Estimated $1,203.30 - utility allowance | |
Available LIHTC Properties In Gilroy, CA
Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.
Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.
Redwoods Apartments
9005 Kern Ave
Gilroy, CA - 95020
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
2 Bedroom apartments 5
3 Bedroom apartments 12
4 Bedroom apartments 7
Years In Service Since: 1992
Family Apartments: YES
Wheeler Manor
651 W Sixth St
Gilroy, CA - 95020
Total Apartment Units: 109
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 109
1 Bedroom apartments 109
Years In Service Since: 1993
Gilroy Garden Apartments
9250 Wren Ave
Gilroy, CA - 95020
Total Apartment Units: 74
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 74
2 Bedroom apartments 36
3 Bedroom apartments 32
4 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 1998
Family Apartments: YES
Plum Tree Apartments
1055 Montebello Dr
Gilroy, CA - 95020
Total Apartment Units: 70
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 70
1 Bedroom apartments 69
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2000
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Lilly Gardens Apartments
8800 Lilly Ave
Gilroy, CA - 95020
Total Apartment Units: 84
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 84
1 Bedroom apartments 12
2 Bedroom apartments 64
3 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 2002
Monticelli Apartments
841 Monticelli Dr
Gilroy, CA - 95020
Total Apartment Units: 52
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 52
1 Bedroom apartments 26
3 Bedroom apartments 26
Years In Service Since: 2002
Family Apartments: YES
Village Green Apartments
1525 Margareta Pl
Gilroy, CA - 95020
Total Apartment Units: 75
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 75
1 Bedroom apartments 53
2 Bedroom apartments 22
Years In Service Since: 2003
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Sobrato Transitional Apartments
9369 Monterey Rd
Gilroy, CA - 95020
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
2 Bedroom apartments 40
3 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES
Sunset Gardens
7750 Wren Ave
Gilroy, CA - 95020
Total Apartment Units: 75
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 75
1 Bedroom apartments 70
2 Bedroom apartments 5
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES
Gilroy Park Investors
260 Farrell Ave
Gilroy, CA - 95020
Total Apartment Units: 74
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 74
1 Bedroom apartments 12
2 Bedroom apartments 40
3 Bedroom apartments 20
4 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 2013
Gilroy Apartments
500 I.o.o.f. Avenue
Gilroy, CA - 95020
Total Apartment Units: 111
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 111
1 Bedroom apartments 10
2 Bedroom apartments 26
3 Bedroom apartments 40
4 Bedroom apartments 35
Years In Service Since: 2015
Connell Apartments
7010 Princevalle Street, 610 And 620 Fairview Drive
Gilroy, CA - 95020
Total Apartment Units: 28
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 28
1 Bedroom apartments 17
2 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 2018
Monterra Village
860-950 Mantelli Drive
Gilroy, CA - 95020
Total Apartment Units: 34
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 34
2 Bedroom apartments 14
3 Bedroom apartments 16
4 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2018
The Redwoods + Wheeler Manor; Scattered-site
9005 Kern Ave / 651. W Sixth Street
Gilroy, CA - 95020
Total Apartment Units: 141
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 141
1 Bedroom apartments 116
2 Bedroom apartments 7
3 Bedroom apartments 12
4 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 2018
Alexander Station
200 E 10th Street
Gilroy, CA - 95020
Total Apartment Units: 262
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 262
1 Bedroom apartments 18
2 Bedroom apartments 110
3 Bedroom apartments 102
4 Bedroom apartments 32
Years In Service Since: 2019
Family Apartments: YES
The Cannery
111 Lewis Street
Gilroy, CA - 95020
Total Apartment Units: 104
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 104
1 Bedroom apartments 5
2 Bedroom apartments 71
3 Bedroom apartments 28
Years In Service Since: 2019
Family Apartments: YES
HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Gilroy, CA
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Santa Clara County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.
Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:
Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.
In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).
To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.
Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:
Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.
Plum Tree West
1055 Montebello Dr
Gilroy, CA - 95020
Phone: (408) 847-2099
Total Apartment Units: 70
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure
Parkview Apartments
181 Pierce Street
Gilroy, CA - 95020
Phone: (408) 842-6341
Total Apartment Units: 54
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure
Lilly Gardens Apartments
8800 Lilly Ave
Gilroy, CA - 95020
Phone: 408-842-8387
Total Apartment Units: 84
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure
Villa Esperanza
752 Saint Clare Street #21
Gilroy, CA - 95020
Phone: (408) 846-9490
Total Apartment Units: 20
Type of Listing: 202/811
Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing
Need Help? Let Us Know