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Housing Resources & Information
MidPen Housing is a non-profit developer, owner, and manager of affordable housing in Northern California.
21 Elements is a multi-year collaboration of all twenty-one San Mateo County jurisdictions, other partner agencies, and stakeholders aimed at supporting jurisdictions in developing, adopting, and implementing local housing policies and programs.
The Second Unit Center is a program of San Mateo County's Home for All initiative providing information and tools to make it easier for homeowners to build second units, and to help increase the housing supply in the County.
San Mateo County Department of Housing
The County Department of Housing (DOH) is the primary source of information for affordable housing and services in the county. Below are useful links to access county housing information and resources:
- Find rental housing. SMCHousingSearch.org is a resource to help you find a home in San Mateo County that fits your needs and budget. Property owners and managers throughout the county can post apartments or homes for rent at any time.
- Check out our List of Affordable Housing Rental Projects (PDF) in San Mateo County with descriptions and contact information. Each affordable housing development may have its own waiting list and the waiting list may be closed. Contact each affordable housing development to find out its availability.
Affordable Housing Resource Guide
The Housing Resource Guide provides information about organizations that provide housing services in San Mateo County, including finding permanent housing and emergency housing and resolving landlord-tenant issues.
California State Income Limits by Household Size (2021)
Effective 4/26/2021 - Area median income $149,600 (based on a household of 4)
| INCOME CATAGORY | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extremely Low (30% AMI)* | $38,400 | $43,850 | $49,350 | $54,800 | $59,200 | $63,600 | $68,000 | $72,350 |
| Very Low (50% AMI)* | $63,950 | $73,100 | $82,250 | $91,350 | $98,700 | $106,000 | $113,300 | $120,600 |
| Low (80% AMI)* | $102,450 | $117,100 | $131,750 | $146,350 | $158,100 | $169,800 | $181,500 | $193,200 |
| Median (100% AMI) | $104,700 | $119,700 | $134,650 | $149,600 | $161,550 | $173,550 | $185,500 | $197,450 |
| Moderate (120% AMI) | $125,650 | $143,600 | $161,550 | $179,500 | $193,850 | $208,200 | $222,600 | $236,950 |