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Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo
Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo is based in Belmont, San Mateo County, CA and administers 5,268 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code CA014. Program type: Combined. Households served: 4,723. Occupancy: 89%. ZIP codes served: 31.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Apartment/Condo/Duplex), effective 2026-05-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $30 | $37 | $41 | $46 | $51 |
| Heating (Electric) | $24 | $29 | $37 | $45 | $53 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $7 | $7 | $12 | $14 | $19 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $10 | $12 | $17 | $22 | $28 |
| Other Electric | $32 | $39 | $58 | $80 | $102 |
| Air Conditioning | $5 | $6 | $8 | $10 | $12 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $14 | $16 | $23 | $33 | $40 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $24 | $28 | $35 | $43 | $51 |
| Water | $80 | $82 | $108 | $139 | $174 |
| Trash Collection | $39 | $39 | $39 | $39 | $39 |
| Range/Microwave | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 |
| Refrigerator | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 |
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Open | Authority's page |
| Project-based vouchers | Open | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Open | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Latest from Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo
- Design Review (DR) Ordinance Update ProjectThis item announces an update project related to the Design Review (DR) Ordinance.
- The Peninsula School’s East Campus Pre-Application WorkshopThe San Mateo County Housing Authority is hosting a pre-application workshop for the Peninsula School's East Campus project.
- April 2026This announcement is for April 2026, but no further details are provided.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94002 | $2,740 | $3,200 | $3,940 | $5,150 | $5,800 |
| 94005 | $2,470 | $2,880 | $3,540 | $4,630 | $5,210 |
| 94010 | $2,700 | $3,150 | $3,880 | $5,070 | $5,710 |
| 94014 | $2,240 | $2,680 | $3,250 | $4,150 | $4,380 |
| 94015 | $2,650 | $3,090 | $3,800 | $4,970 | $5,590 |
| 94018 | $2,310 | $2,700 | $3,320 | $4,340 | $4,880 |
| 94019 | $2,310 | $2,700 | $3,320 | $4,340 | $4,880 |
| 94020 | $2,980 | $3,320 | $4,100 | $5,370 | $5,830 |
| 94021 | $2,740 | $3,190 | $3,930 | $5,140 | $5,780 |
| 94025 | $2,990 | $3,490 | $4,290 | $5,610 | $6,310 |
| 94027 | $2,900 | $3,380 | $4,160 | $5,440 | $6,110 |
| 94028 | $2,700 | $3,120 | $3,790 | $5,000 | $5,540 |
| 94030 | $3,110 | $3,620 | $4,460 | $5,830 | $6,560 |
| 94037 | $2,900 | $3,390 | $4,170 | $5,450 | $6,130 |
| 94038 | $2,310 | $2,700 | $3,320 | $4,340 | $4,880 |
| 94044 | $2,900 | $3,390 | $4,170 | $5,450 | $6,130 |
| 94060 | $2,870 | $3,190 | $3,930 | $5,140 | $5,780 |
| 94061 | $2,650 | $3,100 | $3,810 | $4,980 | $5,600 |
| 94062 | $2,690 | $3,140 | $3,870 | $5,060 | $5,690 |
| 94063 | $2,680 | $3,130 | $3,850 | $5,030 | $5,660 |
| 94065 | $3,040 | $3,550 | $4,370 | $5,710 | $6,430 |
| 94066 | $2,490 | $2,910 | $3,580 | $4,680 | $5,270 |
| 94070 | $2,670 | $3,120 | $3,840 | $5,020 | $5,650 |
| 94074 | $2,510 | $2,930 | $3,600 | $4,710 | $5,300 |
| 94080 | $2,530 | $2,960 | $3,640 | $4,760 | $5,350 |
| 94128 | $2,740 | $3,190 | $3,930 | $5,140 | $5,780 |
| 94303 | $2,430 | $2,800 | $3,390 | $4,480 | $4,950 |
| 94401 | $2,490 | $2,910 | $3,580 | $4,680 | $5,270 |
| 94402 | $2,810 | $3,360 | $4,070 | $5,200 | $5,800 |
| 94403 | $3,130 | $3,650 | $4,490 | $5,870 | $6,610 |
| 94404 | $3,520 | $4,100 | $5,050 | $6,600 | $7,430 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo
264 Harbor Blvd, Belmont, CA 94002
Phone: (650) 802-3300
Official website: smcgov.org/housing
Email updates
About Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo
Overview
The Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 5,268 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 4,723 households, with an occupancy rate of 89%. The authority offers a combined program, integrating various housing assistance services to meet the needs of its community.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in San Mateo County. It stands at 21st in the state of California by the number of Section 8 vouchers administered, out of 88 authorities with vouchers. Its peer, the City of South San Francisco Housing Authority, does not administer any Section 8 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in San Mateo County ranges from $2,990 to $5,010, with an average of $3,825. This is significantly higher than the state average of $2,577. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 94404 at $5,010, while the lowest is in ZIP code 94014 at $2,990.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
- Redwood City, CA
- San Mateo, CA
- Daly City, CA
- Moss Beach, CA
- Atherton, CA
- Belmont, CA
- Brisbane, CA
- East Palo Alto, CA
- Emerald Lake Hills, CA
- Foster City, CA
- Half Moon Bay, CA
- Hillsborough, CA
- La Honda, CA
- Loma mar, CA
- Menlo Park, CA
- Millbrae, CA
- Pacifica, CA
- Pescadero, CA
- Portola Valley, CA
- San Bruno, CA
- San Carlos, CA
- San francisco, CA
- San gregorio, CA
- South San Francisco, CA
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- City of South San Francisco Housing AuthoritySouth San Francisco, CA
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.