Section 8 Housing in San Jose, CA

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1,021,795
Population
$109,593
Median Income
$3,677
2BR Fair Market Rent
42.8%
Rent Burden

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San Jose Fair Market Rent 2025

HUD Fair Market Rent limits for Section 8 housing vouchers in San Jose, California

Studio

$2,377
per month

1 Bedroom

$2,917
per month

2 Bedroom

Most Popular
$3,677
per month

3 Bedroom

$5,377
per month

4 Bedroom

$6,257
per month

These are the maximum rent amounts that can be charged for Section 8 housing voucher units in San Jose. Actual rent may be lower depending on the property and landlord.

San Jose Housing Authority Information

Housing Authority of the County of Santa Clara

Contact Information

(408) 275-8770
505 W Julian St, San Jose, CA 95110
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Services Provided

  • • Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
  • • Public Housing Administration
  • • Housing Assistance Applications
  • • Landlord Services and Support
  • • Housing Quality Standards Inspections

For Tenants

If you're looking for Section 8 housing in San Jose, start by contacting the local housing authority to apply for a housing voucher or join the waiting list.

For Landlords

List your Section 8 approved properties in San Jose and connect with qualified tenants who have housing vouchers ready to use.

San Jose Housing Market Overview

Demographics

Population:1,021,795
Median Age:36.2 years
Household Size:3 people

Income & Affordability

Median Income:$109,593
Rent Burden:42.8%
30% of Income:$2,739/mo

Housing Costs

1BR FMR:$2,917
2BR FMR:$3,677
3BR FMR:$5,377

Why Choose Section 8 Housing in San Jose?

Benefits for Tenants

  • • Reduced rent burden (pay only 30% of income)
  • • Access to quality housing in San Jose
  • • Housing stability and security
  • • Opportunity to live in better neighborhoods
  • • Protection under fair housing laws

Market Advantages

  • • Guaranteed rent payments from housing authority
  • • Large pool of qualified tenants
  • • Stable, long-term rental income
  • • Support from local housing programs
  • • Growing demand for affordable housing

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