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Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo

Find official rental assistance, Section 8 and housing program information.

Source checked October 14, 2026[1]
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Website address
www.smcgov.org

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Contact details & office locations ↓
San Mateo County housing programs. Confirm the service area and eligibility for the specific program with the authority.[2]

Online services & information

These links were found on official source pages. Each service is handled by the office.

San Mateo Section 8 program guide (opens in a new tab)[3]Official instructions

HACSM’s local program guide and brochure.

How to get started
  1. Check the program’s current instructions and whether it is accepting applications.
  2. Use the authority’s official contact or application channel for your situation.
San Mateo housing authority waiting lists (opens in a new tab)[4]Official instructions

Program-specific lists, requirements and applicant instructions.

How to get started
  1. Check the program’s current instructions and whether it is accepting applications.
  2. Use the authority’s official contact or application channel for your situation.

Fees

Fees are quoted only when a source document supports the amount and conditions.

Fee amounts have not been reviewed for this office.

Check the official website for its current fee schedule. No fee should be assumed to be free.

Forms & documents

Official forms and document pages for this office’s services.

Forms have not been reviewed yet. Visit the official website for the current forms and instructions.

Sources & last checked3 source pages · 4 citations

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  1. [1] Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo — Agency information (opens in a new tab)

    Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo · Page text containing: The Department of Housing is made up of two divisions, Housing & Community Development (HCD) and the Housing Authority o
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    The Department of Housing is made up of two divisions, Housing & Community Development (HCD) and the Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo (HACSM)
  2. [2] Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo — Housing programs (opens in a new tab)

    Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo · Page text containing: The program rules and regulations are determined at the federal level, by the Department of Housing and Urban Developmen
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    The program rules and regulations are determined at the federal level, by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and are administered locally by the Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo (HACSM).
  3. [3] Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo — Housing programs (opens in a new tab)

    Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo · Page text containing: Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo
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    Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo
  4. [4] Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo — Applicant information (opens in a new tab)

    Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo · Page text containing: Apply to Housing Authority Waiting Lists
    Source reviewed October 14, 2026

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    Apply to Housing Authority Waiting Lists
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