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Affordable Housing

Government Resources
SMC DOH

The County of San Mateo Department of Housing works to increase access to affordable housing and the supply of workforce housing, and supports related community development, so that housing permanently exists for people of all income levels and generations in San Mateo County.

http://housing.smcgov.org
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The County of San Mateo Department of Housing Affordable Rental Housing List. This affordable housing list is updated as needed by the San Mateo Department of Housing and the cities, property owners and developers listed.

http://housing.smcgov.org/san-mateo-county-affordable-rental-housing-list
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The County of San Mateo Department of Housing Home Sharing Program. The Home Sharing Program helps match "providers" with a spare room or rooms with "seekers" who are looking for an affordable place to live. Some of the seekers are also willing to exchange household chores for a reduced rent.

http://housing.smcgov.org/home-sharing-program
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City of San Mateo Below-Market Rentals -The City of San Mateo is re-opening the Below Market Waiting List for Moderate Incomes.

https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/3931/Below-Market-Rate-Rental-Housing-Program
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City of South San Francisco Affordable Housing Resources

https://www.ssf.net/departments/economic-community-development/housing
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City of San Bruno Affordable Housing Resources,

https://www.sanbruno.ca.gov/571/Affordable-Housing-Resources
city of palo alto

Palo Alto Affordable Housing Resources

https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/City-Hall/Housing
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California Department of Housing and Community Development provides leadership, policies and programs to preserve and expand safe and affordable housing opportunities and promote strong communities for all Californians.

http://www.hcd.ca.gov/
US DOH and UD

U.S. Department of Housing Urban Development's Low Rent Apartment Search site. Search for federally funded affordable housing in your area.

https://apps.hud.gov/apps/section8/index.cfm