Find Affordable Housing
| ★ How to Locate Affordable Housing | ★ Additional Resources |
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How to Locate Affordable Housing
While the City does not currently own or operate any affordable housing, there are resources to help you locate affordable housing in Brisbane. Below are five steps you can take to locate and apply for affordable housing.
1. Learn about different kinds of affordable housing
Non-Profit Housing
Non-profit affordable housing developments offer well-designed and professionally-managed homes with restricted rents and varying eligibility requirements. Call or visit the websites of the organizations on this list provided by the County of San Mateo.
Section 8
The Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) closes the gap between rent and your income. Contact the San Mateo County Housing Authority for guidance by emailing them at housing@smchousing.org or call (650)780-7577; (650) 802-3300.
Affordable Homeownership and Other Options
Affordable Housing Notifications
Sign-up to receive email notifications (select "New Affordable Housing Opportunities in Brisbane") when affordable housing opportunities may become available in Brisbane. This is a notification list only and NOT a waitlist, and residential development projects within the City may or may not include affordable units.
You will be notified about opportunities to apply for below market rate/affordable housing units for rent and/or for sale within new developments currently under construction, recently completed projects, or other affordable housing units. You will also be notified when the developer begins marketing the affordable units and accepting applications. Application must be submitted directly to the property management company of the property you are interested in as the City does not accept such applications.
Visit our Current Projects page for a list of development projects within the City.
2. Get your finances and credit ready
Credit Check
Obtain your credit report early, and be prepared to tell prospective landlords about any problems and the steps you’ve taken to address them. They may accept a low credit rating with good references, proof of employment, a higher security deposit, or a co-signer. For help, contact a credit counseling agency.
Income and Budgeting
Your housing costs should consume no more than one-third of your income. Some organizations like San Mateo Credit Union and Smart About Money (SAM) offer free courses to help you create a financial and savings plan so you can afford transportation, childcare, health care and other expenses along with rent or mortgage payments.
3. Check to see if your income qualifies
Find out if you qualify for affordable housing by inquiring with a specific property or non-profit developer. Housing affordability levels and income limits for Brisbane are available online.
If you have a Section 8 voucher, ask if the property owner will accept it, or contact your housing authority for a list of landlords who will.
4. Identify your housing needs and preferences
Think about location and amenities, but also be flexible and consider several cities and types of housing to increase your chances. Non-profit housing often targets certain populations: seniors, special needs, family or transitional/supportive. You may have trouble qualifying if you’re undocumented or if you have a certain type of criminal record.
5. Contact housing organizations and apply
Check the websites of non-profit developers often or call to get current information and applications. Follow directions to ensure success.
Call 2-1-1, and search www.1degree.org and smchousingsearch.org to find openings.
For properties with openings, visit the website and/or call to request an application or to be added to the waitlist. Complete and submit applications by the deadline. Be prepared to provide financial and family information and your housing history to determine eligibility.
For properties under construction, ask to be added to the interest/marketing list.
Once you’ve submitted your applications or joined a waitlist, let each property know if you move or change your phone number. Ask about the best way to keep in contact.
Apply to as many affordable housing properties as you can. The following are links to affordable housing lists and notification services in Redwood City and San Mateo County.
San Mateo County Housing is a free resource to help you find a home in San Mateo County that fits your needs and budget.
County of San Mateo Department of Housing includes information about rental assistance programs like Section 8 vouchers and waiting lists for affordable housing.
Non-Profit Housing Association (NPH) website includes additional affordable housing search tools and resources.
Map of All Mobile Home Parks in San Mateo County
- Sierra Point Mobile Home Park, 3800 Bayshore Boulevard, Brisbane, CA 94405 | 415 461-9020
Rules for Mobile Home Parks in Unincorporated San Mateo County; also see Brisbane's R-MHP Zoning District regulations and general information about permitting for all manufactured and modular homes in all residential districts in San Mateo County
HIPHousing - Homesharing Program is a home sharing program which helps match individuals seeking housing with people who have a room to rent. Contact HIPHousing.
