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Opportunity Center of the Midpeninsula
33 Encina Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Opportunity Center is a one-of-a-kind development, providing homeless and near homeless households with permanent housing and extensive services, including case management, on-site medical clinic, computer stations, library, food distribution window, clothes closet, and separate housing and laundry facilities for families and individuals.

Year Completed: 2006
Development Type: New construction
Population Served: Homeless/near homeless
Unit Mix: 89 units (70 efficiency units; 12 one-bedrooms; 6 two-bedrooms)
Total Cost: $21,436,662
Architect: Rob Wellington Quigley
General Contractor: Segue Construction, Inc.
Financing: CA HCD, County of Santa Clara - Affordable Hsg Fund, County of Santa Clara - HOME, City of Palo Alto - Hsg Reserve Fund and CDBG funding, Santa Clara County Hsg Trust Fund, San Mateo County - HOME and CDBG, HUD McKinney-Vento Grant, CWG loan and grants (donations from foundations and individuals), Limited Partner Equity Contributions, tax exempt private activity bonds.
Rental Assistance provided: Tax Credit property - below market rate rents; tenant-based vouchers accepted.
Income Requirements: Households must be within the 50% category of the Tax Credit Income Limits.

John Burns Gardens
820 Agnew Road, Santa Clara, CA 95054
John Burns Gardens, named in honor of retired Executive Director of the Housing Authority who led the agency for more than 30 years, is one of three projects built by the Housing Authority that are designated as the affordable housing component of the Rivermark Master-Planned community at the old Santa Clara Agnews Hospital site. The development plan includes more than 1,800 homes, a new park, elementary school, retail and commercial center, Safeway market, restaurants and more.

Year Completed: 2003
Development Type: New construction
Population Served: Seniors
Unit Mix: 100 units (95 one-bedroom units; 5 two-bedroom units)
Total Cost: $16,241,248
Architect: KodamaDiseño
General Contractor: Barry Swenson Builder
Financing: Tax exempt bonds, Union Bank of California
Rental Assistance: Tax Credit Property - below market rate rents; tenant-based Vouchers accepted.
Income Requirements: Households must be within the 50% category of the Tax Credit Income Limits.

RiverTown
1340 Hope Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95054
RiverTown is one of three projects built by the Housing Authority that are designated as the affordable housing component of the Rivermark Master-Planned community at the old Santa Clara Agnews Hospital site. The development plan includes more than 1,800 homes, a new park, elementary school, retail and commercial center, Safeway market, restaurants and more.

Year Completed: 2003
Development Type: New construction
Population Served: Families
Unit Mix: 100 units total (70 two-bedroom units & 30 three-bedroom units)
Total Cost: $22,543,125
Financing: Tax exempt bonds, Union Bank of California
Architect: KodamaDiseño
General Contractor: Barry Swenson Builder
Rental Assistance: Tax Credit Property - below market rate rents; tenant-based Vouchers accepted.
Income Requirements: Households must be within the 60% category of the Tax Credit Income Limits.

El Parador
2565 Bascom Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008
Description coming soon.

Year Completed: 2002
Development Type: New construction
Population Served: Seniors
Unit Mix: 125 one-bedroom units
Total Cost: $19,611,899
Architect: The Steinberg Group
General Contractor: Barry Swenson Builder
Rental Assistance: Tax Credit Property - below market rate rents; tenant-based Vouchers accepted.
Income Requirements: Households must be within the 50% category of the Tax Credit Income Limits.
Financing: City of San Jose funded mortgage loans with Union Bank of California letter of credit for senior loan and 15-year subordinated loan; City of San Jose subordinated construction/permanent financing; Newport Investments and Verizon, Inc., as 4% tax credit equity investors

Helzer Courts Apartments
2960 MacIntyre Drive, San Jose, CA 95136
The outstanding hillside location of Helzer Courts influenced its housing design with units reminiscent of early 20th century San Francisco townhouse flats. Helzer is the first project to be developed on the prominent Communications Hill in San Jose and provides a neighborhood that is safe and secluded yet still adjacent to major thoroughfares, employment and services. A two-car garage and laundry hook-ups for each unit, along with 3 separate lush courtyards where children can play near home and parents can easily supervise, give the units at Helzer a single-family home appeal.

Year Completed: 2000
Development Type: New construction
Population Served: Families
Unit Mix: 155 units (103 two-bedroom units & 52 three-bedroom units)
Total Cost: $34,121,828
Architect: Barnhart Associates
General Contractor: Segue Construction
Financing: Tax-Exempt Bond financed and Tax Credit Assisted (No HUD Funding)
Rental Assistance: Tax Credit Property - below market rate rents; tenant-based Vouchers accepted.
Income Requirements: Households must be within the 30%, 50% or 60% categories of the Tax Credit Income Limits.
Awards: 2000 NAHRO National Award of Merit - Program Innovation (Financing); 2001 NAHRO National Award of Merit - Project Design/New Project

Blossom River Apartments
1000 Blossom River Way, San Jose, CA 95123
This 144-unit development houses families in a convenient, job-abundant location near the busy Oakridge Mall and within a block of the light rail station. The development's pleasing earth tone colors and impeccable landscaping add great aesthetic value to the neighborhood.

Year Completed: 1999
Development Type: 144 units; Family Housing; New construction
Population Served: Families
Unit Mix: 144 units (99 two-bedroom units; 45 three-bedroom units)
Total Cost: $25,106,091
Architect: TWM Architects
General Contractor: L&D Construction
Rental Assistance: Tax Credit Property - below market rate rents; tenant-based Vouchers accepted.
Income Requirements: Households must be within the 50% or 60% categories of the Tax Credit Income Limits.
Financing: Construction financing was provided by Union Bank of California, the City of San Jose and the Housing Authority. Permanent financing was provided by a combination of tax exempt bonds, the City of San Jose and Union Bank of California as the low income housing tax credit investor

Villa Hermosa
1640 Hermocilla Way,San Jose, CA 95116
Villa Hermosa is one of several land uses located on the site of an old golf course in San Jose. Perfectly situated for senior housing, the development is flanked by a public park, 9-hole public golf course and new ownership housing. Health facilities and shopping centers, as well as major freeways, are also nearby.

Year Completed: 1999
Development Type: New construction
Population Served: Seniors
Unit Mix: 99 one-bedroom units
Total Cost: $11,043,834
Architect: TWM Architects
General Contractor: Barry Swenson Builder
Rent: 1 Bedroom - $656
Rental Assistance: Tax Credit Property - below market rate rents; tenant-based Vouchers accepted.
Income Requirements: Households must be within the 50% category of the Tax Credit Income Limits.
Financing: Union Bank of California construction loan and Citibank mortgage; City of San Jose loan; Fannie Mae as 9% tax credit equity based investor; City of San Jose subsidy loan

The Willows
898 Paula Street, San Jose, CA 95126
The Willows is another example of how the Housing Authority serves struggling communities by purchasing aging housing and performing substantial improvements to the property in order to preserve affordable housing for low income tenants.

Year Completed: 1999
Development Type: Acquisition / Rehabilitation
Population Served: Families
Unit Mix: 47 units (24 one-bedrooms, 8 two-bedrooms, 12 three-bedrooms, 3 four-bedrooms)
Total Cost: $6,250,137
Rental Assistance: Tax Credit Property - below market rate rents; tenant-based Vouchers accepted.
Income Requirements: Households must be within the 60% category of the Tax Credit Income Limits.

Deborah Drive Apartments
2215 Deborah Drive, Santa Clara, CA
The Housing Authority's acquisition and rehabilitation of Deborah Drive Apartments brought these units up to code and converted them to public housing, keeping them available for low- and very low-income families.

Year Completed: 1998
Development Type: Acquisition / Rehabilitation
Population Served: Families
Unit Mix: 4 units (2 one-bedroom units & 2 two-bedroom units)
Total Cost: $1,781,798 (Deborah Apts. & Miramar Apts. combined)
Rental Assistance: Conventional Public Housing - rents based on 30% of resident's gross adjusted household income. Vouchers NOT accepted.
Income Requirements: Households must be within the 50% category of the Section 8/Public Housing Income Limits.

Miramar Apartments
3761 Miramar Way, Santa Clara, CA 95051
The Housing Authority's acquisition and rehabilitation of Miramar Apartments brought these units up to code and converted them to public housing, keeping them available for low- and very low-income families.

Year Completed: 1998
Development Type: Acquisition / Rehabilitation
Population Served: Families
Unit Mix: 16 units (8 one-bedroom units & 8 two-bedroom units)
Total Cost: $1,781,798 (Miramar Apts. & Deborah Apts. combined)
Rent: Based on 30% of resident's gross adjusted income.
Rental Assistance: Conventional Public Housing - rents are based on 30% of resident's gross adjusted household income. Vouchers NOT accepted.
Income Requirements: Households must be within the 50% category of the Section 8/Public Housing Income Limits.

Huff Gardens
3021 Huff Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
This 72 unit family apartment complex was a joint venture between the Housing Authority and an affiliate of the Rotary Club of San Jose. The Rotarians stocked the resident library with books, sponsor youth activities and hold an annual summer picnic and Christmas dinner annually for the residents.

Year Completed: 1997
Development Type: New construction
Population Served: Families
Unit Mix: 72 units (40 two-bedroom units, 28 three-bedroom units, 4 four-bedroom units)
Total Cost: $10,818,284
Architect: Treffinger, Walz & Macleod
General Contractor: Nibbi Brothers
Financing: The unique permanent financing program for the project centered around the HUD Community Investment Demonstration Program which provided a 15 year project-based Section 8 rent subsidy contract used to leverage a Cal-PERS funded, equitable Real Estate originated, permanent loan. Additional permanent financing was provided by the City of San Jose while low income housing tax credit based equity was provided by an affiliate of Edison Capital Corporation. Construction financing was provided by Union Bank of California, the City of San Jose and the Housing Authority.
Rental Assistance: 36 units are Tax Credit - below market rate rents and tenant-based Vouchers are accepted. The remaining 36 units are under the Project Based Section 8 Program issued by HUD and rents are based on 30% of resident's gross adjusted household income. Vouchers are NOT accepted for the Project-Based units.
Income Requirements: For the Tax Credit units, households must be within the 50% category of the Tax Credit Income Limits. For the Project-Based units, households to be within the 50% category of the Section 8/Public Housing Income Limits.

Eklund Gardens
2002 Halford Avenue & 3780 Poinciana Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95051
This elegant low-income housing development is located in a quiet residential area of Santa Clara and was named in honor of the late Carl Eklund, a strong advocate of affordable housing and a long-time member of the Housing Authority's Board of Commissioners.

Year Completed: 1997
Development Type: New construction
Population Served: Families
Unit Mix: 16 units (10 two-bedroom units & 6 three-bedroom units)
Total Cost: $2,461,944
Architect:
General Contractor:
Financing:
Rental Assistance: Conventional Public Housing - rents based on 30% of resident's gross adjusted household income. Vouchers are NOT accepted.
Income Requirements: Households must be within the 50% category of the Section 8/Public Housing Income Limits.

Klamath Gardens
2051 Klamath Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95051
Klamath Gardens is located in Santa Clara and is the companion complex to Eklund Gardens. This attractive development features easy access to Lawrence Expressway, a major thoroughfare leading to major employment, recreational and shopping centers.

Year Completed: 1997
Development Type: New construction
Population Served: Families
Unit Mix: 17 units (10 two-bedroom units, 6 three-bedroom units, 1 four-bedroom unit)
Total Cost: $3,001,812
Financing: Tax Credit Assisted
Architect: James Guthrie Associates
General Contractor:
Rental Assistance: Tax Credit Property - below market rate rents; tenant-based Vouchers accepted.
Income Requirements: Households must be within the 50% category of the Tax Credit Income Limits.

Villa Garcia
7213 Clarendon Street, San Jose, CA 9512
The Housing Authority was asked by HUD to take over Villa Garcia, a HUD-financed development that was fast deteriorating due to mismanagement and deferred maintenance. After extensive interior and exterior rehabilitation, and implementation of the Housing Authority's anti-drug policy, the residents now have safe, decent housing.

Year Completed: 1997
Development Type: Acquisition / Rehabilitation
Population Served: Families
Unit Mix: 80 units (8 studios, 16 one-bedrooms, 24 two-bedrooms, 24 three-bedrooms, 8 four-bedrooms)
Total Cost: $3,205,457
Financing:
Rental Assistance: A portion of units under the Project Based Section 8 Program - rents are based on 30% of resident's gross adjusted household income. Vouchers are NOT accepted in the Project Based units.
Income Requirements: Households must be within the 50% category of the Section 8/Public Housing Income Limits.

Poco Way Apartments
1900 Poco Way, San Jose, CA 95116
Coordinating its effort with the City of San Jose, local businesses and community organizations, the Housing Authority implemented a revitalization effort that collectively took on the fight to end crime, gang activity and slum housing conditions at Poco Way. The two-year effort included major physical rehabilitation, new construction, critical community work by Project Crackdown, a drug and gang prevention program, and the establishment of a neighborhood service center at Poco Way.

Year Completed: 1996
Development Type: New construction and Rehabilitation
Population Served: Families
Unit Mix: 128 units (14 one-bedrooms, 52 two-bedrooms, 54 three-bedrooms, 8 four-bedrooms)
Total Cost: $11,933,929
Architect: Herman Stoller Coliver Architects, Inc.
General Contractor: Douglas Ross Construction
Financing: Union Bank of California construction loan and California Community Reinvestment Corporation mortgage; Edison Capital as 9% tax credit based equity investor; City of San Jose subsidy loan.
Rental Assistance: Tax Credit Property - below market rate rents. Tenant-based Vouchers are accepted.
Income Requirements: Households must be within the 50% category of the Tax Credit Income Limits.
Awards: 1997 Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition: Excellence Award for an Urban Project; 1998 NAHRO National Award of Merit:Program Innovation - Community Revitalization; 1998 ALHFA:Meritorious Achievement Award

Bracher Senior Apartments
2665 South Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95051
The design of Bracher Apartments reflects its unique historical context. The Bracher family sold its longstanding ranch specifically for the creation of senior housing. It was a natural, then, to create a traditional farmhouse theme, emphasizing comfort and beauty. This design supports the active residents at Bracher, who take full advantage of the community room, kitchen and library for their clubs and classes.

Year Completed: 1995
Development Type: New construction
Population Served: Seniors
Unit Mix: 72 one-bedroom units (5 units accessible to persons with disabilities)
Total Cost: $7,447,988
Architect: Barnhart Associates
General Contractor:
Rental Assistance: Tax Credit Property - below market rate rents. Tenant-based Vouchers are accepted.
Income Requirements: Households must be within the 50% category of the Tax Credit Income Limits.
Financing: Union Bank of California construction loan and SAMCO mortgage; Edison Capital as 9% tax credit equity investor; Santa Clara Redevelopment Agency subsidy loan

Pinmore Gardens
1706 Branham Lane, San Jose, CA 95118
Pinmore Gardens required a sophisticated land assembly effort to convert the underutilized site previously owned by multiple public sector owners, including the California Transportation Department and the Santa Clara County Traffic Authority. The conversion of the site resulted in a new and more serviceable subdivision map for the area.

Year Completed: 1995
Development Type: New construction
Population Served: Families
Unit Mix: 51 units (23 one-bedrooms, 10 two-bedrooms, 15 three-bedrooms, 3 four-bedrooms
Total Cost: $7,226,156
Financing: City of San Jose; Citibank; Union Bank and Mission First Financial
Architect:Seidel - Holzman and Associates
General Contractor:
Rental Assistance: Tax Credit Property - below market rate rents. Tenant-based Vouchers are accepted.
Income Requirements: Households must be within the 50% category of the Tax Credit Income Limits.
Awards: 1996 NAHRO National Award of Merit - Program Innovation/Economic Impact; 1996 Pacific Coast Builders - "Best in the West" Gold Nugget Award

Arturo Ochoa Migrant Farmworker Center
901 Arizona Circle, Gilroy, CA 95020
The Migrant Housing Center was first developed in 1969 using buildings and operational funding provided by the State. The Housing Authority has operated the Center since its creation and rebuilt and upgraded the development in 1995. From May to October, the Center provides a housing community for migrant families who have on-site access to medical services and an infant care center. During the off-season, the Center is used by the Emergency Housing Consortium as a shelter for homeless families.

Year Completed: 1995
Development Type: 100 units; Migrant Farmworker Family Housing; Rehabilitation
Population Served: Migrant Farmworker Families
Unit Mix: 100 units (67 two-bedroom units & 33 three-bedroom units)
Total Cost:
Financing: State of California HCD Office of Migrant Services Proposition 84 Grant; County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) loan; City of Gilroy CDBG loan; County Housing Trust Fund; Housing Authority grant; and Grant from South County Rotary Clubs.
Architect: James Guthrie Associates
General Contractor:
Rental Assistance: Proposition 84; State Office of Migrant Services (OMS)
Income Requirements: Households must be within the 50% category of the Section 8/Public Housing Income Limits.

San Jose Rotary Plaza's Morrone Gardens
1107 Luchessi Drive, San Jose, CA 95118
In developing Morrone Gardens, the Housing Authority partnered with the San Jose Rotary Club, whose contribution of funds and services has greatly improved the qualify of life for the residents. As part of their services, Rotary Club members hold an annual summer barbecue for Morrone residents.

Year Completed: 1994
Development Type: New construction
Population Served: Seniors
Unit Mix: 102 one-bedroom units (5 units accessible to persons with disabilities)
Architect: The Steinberg Group
General Contractor:
Rental Assistance: Tax Credit Property - below market rate rents. Tenant-based Vouchers are accepted.
Income Requirements: Households must be within the 50% category of the Tax Credit Income Limits.
Total Cost: $8,696,856
Financing: Tax Credit Assisted
Awards: 1995 NAHRO National Award of Merit - Project Design - New Project; 1996 Pacific Coast Builders - Best in the West" Gold Nugget Award; 1989-1998 City of San Jose Award - Senior Housing Development of the Decade

Julian Gardens
319 North 8th Street, San Jose, CA 95112
Julian Gardens and its sister development Lucretia Gardens represents the standard in public housing built by the Housing Authority. These developments are beautiful townhomes that complement their surroundings and defy the stereotypical image of high density, run-down public housing projects.

Year Completed: 1994
Development Type: New construction
Population Served: Families
Unit Mix: 9 three-bedrooms
Total Cost: $3,791,750 (includes funding for Julian Gardens AND sister-development Lucretia Gardens)
Financing: HUD Conventional Public Housing Grant; City of San Jose loan.
Architect: Herman Stoller Coliver Architects, Inc.
General Contractor:
Rent: Based on 30% of resident's gross adjusted income.
Rental Assistance: Conventional Public Housing - rents are based on 30% of resident's gross adjusted household income. Vouchers are NOT accepted.
Income Requirements: Households must be within the 50% category of the Section 8/Public Housing Income Limits.
Awards: 1995 NAHRO National Award of Merit - Project Design/New Project

Lucretia Gardens
2020 Lucretia Avenue, San Jose, CA 95122
Lucretia Gardens and its sister development Julian Gardens represents the standard in public housing built by the Housing Authority. These developments are beautiful townhomes that complement their surroundings and defy the stereotypical image of high density, run-down public housing projects.

Year Completed: 1994
Development Type: 16 units; Family Housing; New construction
Population Served:
Unit Mix: 9 three-bedroom units
Total Cost: $3,791,750 (includes funding for Lucretia Gardens AND sister-development Julian Gardens)
Financing: HUD Conventional Public Housing Grant; City of San Jose loan.
Architect: Herman Stoller Coliver Architects, Inc.
General Contractor:
Rental Assistance: Conventional Public Housing - rents are based on 30% of resident's gross adjusted household income. Vouchers are NOT accepted.
Income Requirements: Households must be within the 50% category of the Section 8/Public Housing Income Limits.
Awards: 1995 NAHRO National Award of Merit - Project Design/New Project

Avenida España Gardens
181 Rawls Place, San Jose, CA 95139
This award-winning senior housing development is located next to the hills of South San Jose and features a library and large interior courtyard.

Year Completed: 1993
Development Type: New construction
Population Served: Seniors
Unit Mix: 84 one-bedroom units
Total Cost: $10,719,247
Financing: Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) based syndication of limited partnership interest to Mission First Financial; Land acquisition loan from City of San Jose to Housing Authority and City operating subsidy loan to Partnership; Union Bank letter of credit secured variable rate demand bond issue; and State Housing Construction Development (HCD) Rental Housing Construction Program (RHCP) loan.
Architect: The Steinberg Group
General Contractor:
Rental Assistance: Tax Credit Property - below market rate rents. Tenant-based Vouchers are accepted.
Income Requirements: Households must be within the 50% category of the Tax Credit Income Limits.
Awards: 1994 Pacific Coast Builders - "Best in the West" Gold Nugget Award

San Pedro Gardens
16716 San Luis Way, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
This spacious 36-unit townhouse complex includes 20 contractor-built units leased to very low income families, and 16 "sweat-equity" homes purchased by low income home buyers who helped build their own home.

Year Completed: 1992
Development Type: New construction
Population Served: Families
Unit Mix: 20 rental units (10 two-bedrooms, 10 three-bedrooms) plus 16 units purchased by self-help buyers
Total Cost: $7,462,742
Financing: Bank of America, California HCD (RHCP), the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Morgan Hill, the County of Santa Clara, the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Clara, SAMCO and Edison Capital as the limited partner investor in the tax credit based syndication.
Architect: Herman Stoller Coliver Architects, Inc.
Contractor: Dow Builders
Rental Assistance: Tax Credit Property - below market rate rents. Tenant-based Vouchers are accepted.
Income Requirements: Households must be within the 50% category of the Tax Credit Income Limits.

Villa San Pedro
282 Danze Drive, San Jose, CA 95111
Prior to rehabilitation, Villa San Pedro had numerous legal and financial problems and was well-known as a housing eyesore in the area. The Housing Authority acquired the 100-unit property through a bankruptcy sale and conducted substantial rehabilitation, including the addition of a community building that features a Head Start facility. Villa San Pedro was a bold start for the Housing Authority's venture into preserving and upgrading affordable housing, and was soon followed by the more substantial and challenging Poco Way revitalization project in East San Jose.

Year Completed: 1992
Development Type: Acquisition / Rehabilitation
Population Served: Families
Unit Mix: 100 units (34 one-bedrooms, 45 two-bedrooms, 15 three-bedrooms, 6 four-bedrooms)
Total Cost: $7,715,811
Financing:
Rent: Rents for a portion of the units are based on 30% of the residents gross adjusted household income. Rents for the remaining units are set under HUD 221(d)3 guidelines.
Rental Assistance: Project Based Section 8 Program - rents based on 30% of resident's gross adjusted household income. Vouchers are NOT accepted.
Income Requirements: Households must be within the 50% category of the Section 8/Public Housing Income Limits.

De Rose Gardens
1401 De Rose Way, San Jose, CA 95126
The award-winning De Rose Gardens, like all senior developments built by the Housing Authority, provides a secure building, on-site management, beautiful grounds and a friendly community where the elderly and persons with disabilities feel protected and comfortable. A central community room brings residents together to socialize, hold meetings, or take free computer classes.

Year Completed: 1989
Development Type: New construction
Population Served: Seniors
Unit Mix: 76 one-bedroom units, (6 units accessible to persons with disabilities)
Total Cost: $6,536,920
Financing: Combination of subsidy loans from the City of San Jose, Bank of America construction financing, SAMCO permanent financing, a Housing Authority gap loan, limited partner capital contributions from a partnership affiliated with Southern California Edison, and an investor benefiting from the federal and California low income housing tax credits project owners are eligible to receive.
Architect: The Steinberg Group
General Contractor:
Rental Assistance: Tax Credit Property - below market rate rents. Tenant-based Vouchers are accepted.
Income Requirements: Households must be within the 50% category of the Tax Credit Income Limits.
Awards: 1990 NAHRO National Award of Merit - Program Innovation; 1991 NAHRO National Award of Merit - Project Design; 1991 NAHRO National Award of Excellence - Project Design; 1991 City of San Jose Award - Mayor's Commendatio

Lenzen Gardens
893 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
Lenzen Gardens provides a tranquil setting for seniors and persons with disabilities. A large central courtyard provides a great place to sit and enjoy the morning sun or chat with a neighbor. Residents can also make themselves at home in the adjacent recreation room by watching television or playing a game of pool.

Year Completed: 1984
Development Type: New construction
Population Served: Seniors
Unit Mix: 94 units (89 one-bedroom units, 5 two-bedroom units
Total Cost: $4,414,781
Financing: 100% HUD financed
Architect:
General Contractor:
Rent: Based on 30% of resident's gross adjusted household income.
Rental Assistance: Conventional Public Housing; rents are based on 30% of resident's gross adjusted household income. Vouchers are NOT accepted.
Income Requirements: Households must be within the 50% category of the Section 8/Public Housing Income Limits.

Cypress Gardens
3555 Judro Way, San Jose, CA 95117
Cypress Gardens is one of the Housing Authority's oldest public senior housing facilities and is home for low-income persons whose backgrounds span the globe. In addition to an inviting rose-dappled courtyard with park benches and a large recreation room, residents also have access to the Cypress Senior Center right next door.

Year Completed: 1984
Development Type: 125 units; Senior Housing; New construction
Population Served: Seniors
Unit Mix: 125 units (111 one-bedroom units, 14 two-bedroom units)
Total Cost: $6,977,803
Financing: 100% HUD financed
Architect: Marvin Bamburg Associates
General Contractor:
Rent: Based on 30% of resident's gross adjusted household income.
Rental Assistance: Conventional Public Housing - rents are based on 30% of resident's gross adjusted household income. Vouchers are NOT accepted.
Income Requirements: Households must be within the 50% category of the Section 8/Public Housing Income Limits.

Sunset Gardens
7750 Wren Avenue, Gilroy, CA 95020
Sunset Gardens was one of the first developments built by the Housing Authority. Located in the rural community of Gilroy, it has winding sidewalks, rose gardens and a backdrop of mountains and hills.

Year Completed: 1982
Development Type: 75 units; Senior Housing; New construction
Population Served: Seniors
Unit Mix: 75 units (70 one-bedroom units & 5 two-bedroom units)
Total Cost: $3,784,472
Financing: 100% HUD-financed ( Public Housing)
Architect: Marvin Bamburg Associates
General Contractor:
Rent: Based on 30% of resident's gross adjusted household income.
Rental Assistance: Conventional Public Housing; Vouchers are NOT accepted.
Income Requirements: Households must be within the 50% category of the Section 8/Public Housing Income Limits.

Rincon Gardens
400 West Rincon Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008
Rincon Gardens was the first development built by the Housing Authority back in 1981. In recent years the courtyard of this Spanish mission-style development was substantially upgraded by the Housing Authority with a charming pond, gazebo and trellis-covered bridge that helps bring joy and serenity to the lives of the elderly and disabled residents.

Year Completed: 1981
Development Type: New construction
Population Served: Seniors
Unit Mix: 200 units (190 one-bedroom units & 10 two-bedroom units
Total Cost: $8,508,649
Financing: 100% HUD-financed (Public Housing)
Architect: Moyer Associates
General Contractor: Moyer Associates
Rent: Based on 30% of resident's gross adjusted household income.
Rental Assistance: Conventional Public Housing; Vouchers are NOT accepted.
Income Requirements: Households must be within the 50% category of the Section 8/Public Housing Income Limits.