Section 8 housing in Palo Alto, CA
HUD's records list 10 assisted properties in Palo Alto, holding 744 subsidized apartments. At these buildings the subsidy stays with the unit, so you apply at the property itself — you do not need a voucher in hand first.
What this list is — and is not
These are HUD-assisted (project-based) properties, published by HUD. This is not a list of private landlords who accept a Housing Choice Voucher. No such official list exists anywhere, and anyone charging you for one is selling guesswork.
Each property runs its own waiting list, separate from the housing authority's. Call before you visit — some have been full for years, others open up without notice.
HUD-assisted properties in Palo Alto
Sorted by number of subsidized units.
| Property | Address | Phone | Subsidized units | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lytton Gardens I Project-based Section 8 | 656 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 | (650) 328-3300 | 184 | Seniors |
| Adlai E. Stevenson House Section 811 — for people with disabilities · Project-based Section 8 | 455 E Charleston Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306 | (650) 494-1944 | 109 | Seniors |
| Lytton Gardens Ii Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 649 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 | (650) 328-3300 | 100 | Seniors |
| Terman Apartments Project-based Section 8 | 4230 Terman Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94306 | (650) 856-2127 | 72 | Families and individuals |
| Webster Wood Project-based Section 8 | 941 Webster St, Palo Alto, CA 94301 | (650) 326-9271 | 66 | Families and individuals |
| Sheridan Project-based Section 8 | 360 Sheridan Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306 | (650) 326-1240 | 56 | Seniors |
| Lytton Gardens Iv Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 330 Everett Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 | (650) 328-3300 | 50 | Seniors |
| Arastradero Park Apartments Project-based Section 8 | 574 Arastradero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306 | (650) 493-4376 | 47 | Families and individuals |
| Colorado Park Apartments Project-based Section 8 | 1141 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94303 | (650) 856-9377 | 37 | Families and individuals |
| Page Mill Court Section 811 — for people with disabilities | 2700 Ash St, Palo Alto, CA 94306 | (650) 322-0149 | 23 | People with disabilities |
Source: HUD Multifamily Properties (Assisted). Unit counts are the subsidized units HUD records at the property, not apartments available today — we have no vacancy data, and neither does HUD's public file.
Where to apply for a voucher near Palo Alto
Palo Alto has no housing authority office of its own in HUD's records. These are the largest offices in California — ask which one covers your address.
- Housing Authority of the City of los Angeles
- Los Angeles County Development Authority
- San Diego Housing Commission
All 96 housing authorities in California