HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE

505 W Julian St, San Jose, CA, 95110 · ~6,689 units under management

Call 4082758770

Fair Market Rent by unit size — San Jose, CA (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency. Full county data: Santa Clara County

Who this agency serves

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE served 6,313 households across 6,797 units (93% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.1 people, an average annual income of $24,195, and pays an average of $672 per month toward rent.

Households served
6,313 of 6,797 units
Avg. household income
$24,195
Avg. rent paid by household
$672
Avg. household size
2.1 people
Households with children
24%
Head of household 62+
51%
Head of household with a disability
46%
Avg. wait to move in
44 months

Unit mix: 42% 1-bedroom, 32% 2-bedroom, 25% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

For Renters

Am I eligible?

To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher through HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI (the Extremely Low Income limit) for at least 75% of new vouchers.

Household sizeMax gross annual income
1 person$71,950
2 people$82,200
3 people$92,500
4 people$102,750
5 people$111,000
6 people$119,200
7 people$127,450
8 people$135,650

Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary. Contact HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE directly for current availability. Learn more about eligibility →

For Renters

Income-restricted housing in San Jose, CA

These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.

Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.