Section 8 housing in San Rafael, CA
HUD's records list 9 assisted properties in San Rafael, holding 315 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 San Rafael
Sorted by number of subsidized units.
| Property | Address | Phone | Subsidized units | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Rafael Commons Project-based Section 8 | 302 4th St, San Rafael, CA 94901 | (415) 459-4020 | 83 | Seniors |
| Parnow Friendship House Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 164 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903 | (415) 492-9340 | 72 | Seniors and people with disabilities |
| Maria B. Freitas Senior Housing Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 455 Manuel T Freitas Pkwy, San Rafael, CA 94903 | (415) 479-7581 | 61 | Seniors |
| Pilgrim Park Apartments Project-based Section 8 | 33 Merrydale Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903 | (415) 499-3350 | 36 | Families and individuals |
| Martinelli House Project-based Section 8 | 1327 Lincoln Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901 | (415) 830-3300 | 28 | Seniors |
| Marin Housing For the Handicapped Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 626 del Ganado Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903 | (415) 883-1601 | 12 | People with disabilities |
| Ecology House Section 811 — for people with disabilities | 375 Catalina Blvd, San Rafael, CA 94901 | (415) 456-4453 | 11 | People with disabilities |
| Lincoln Avenue Apts Section 811 — for people with disabilities | 1351 Lincoln Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901 | (415) 457-8869 | 6 | People with disabilities |
| Nova House Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 393 Nova Albion Way, San Rafael, CA 94903 | (415) 472-2373 | 6 | 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 San Rafael
These housing authority offices are in San Rafael.
- Housing Authority of County of Marin
All 96 housing authorities in California