Applying for Affordable Rental Housing

Apply for affordable rental housing anywhere in East Palo Alto and San Mateo County by visiting the webpage linked here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I apply for Colibri Commons, the new affordable housing development at 965 Weeks Street in East Palo Alto?

Currently, MidPen Housing, the affordable housing developer for Colibri Commons, is not accepting applications to join the Colibri Commons waitlist. To sign up for alerts and find out when Colibri Commons is accepting applications, please fill out the Colibri Commons Interest Inquiry Form.

I'd like to join an affordable housing waitlist - how do I do that?

The best way to search for affordable housing is by visiting the Doorway Housing Portal and the San Mateo County Housing Portal, which provide you an overview of which properties have an open waitlist, and which properties are currently accepting applications. For additional guidance on how to use these portals, read How It Works.

How else can I find affordable housing?

Another way to find Affordable Housing is to search the lists of affordable housing sites provided by the jurisdiction in which they are located. The lists can be found on the “Additional Housing Opportunities” page of the Doorway portal. These lists provide the names, locations, and contact information for Affordable Housing properties. Unfortunately, property managers of these apartments are often not able to accept applications because they already have a lot of applications that must be processed before they can accept new applications. You should identify properties that meet your needs and contact the associated properties to find out if those properties are accepting applications.

What affordable housing is available in East Palo Alto?

The City of East Palo Alto has multiple affordable housing projects: