Santa Clara County Housing Authority
505 W Julian St, San Jose, CA, 95110 · ~12,582 units under management
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.
Who this agency serves
Santa Clara County Housing Authority served 11,533 households across 12,610 units (91% 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 $24,446, and pays an average of $672 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 11,533 of 12,610 units
- Avg. household income
- $24,446
- 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
- 45%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 1 month
Unit mix: 47% 1-bedroom, 31% 2-bedroom, 22% 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.
Public housing inspection scores
HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 1 development with an average score of 96 (High Performer).
| Development | City | Score | Protocol | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUCRETIA/JULIAN STREETS | Santa Clara | 96 High Performer | NSPIRE | Jan 2026 |
Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.
Applying with this agency
Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Santa Clara County Housing Authority 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.