Bay Area Doorway Portals
San José’s Doorway portal is one of several similar Bay Area websites created to simplify the process to find and apply for affordable rental housing. Affordable housing opportunities in other counties can be found at other Bay Area Doorway Portals.
This guide describes affordable housing and how to get into it.
Santa Clara County Affordable Housing Opportunities
View affordable housing opportunities in Santa Clara County.
List of affordable housing opportunities, subsidized homes, and other housing resources.
Find all affordable housing housing in San José with this map.
The Section 8 (Housing Choice) Voucher Program is managed by the Housing Authority in the County in which you reside. Join Housing Authority Interest Lists to let them know you're looking for Section 8 Housing Assistance.
City and Region-related Resources
Homeless Hotline
If you are homeless and seeking help, please contact the Homeless Helpline (operated by HomeFirst):
Call 408-510-7600
Email outreach@homefirstscc.org
Housing Choices provides housing navigation services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities served by the Regional Center.
Submit a request for Housing Choices services
Call 408-498-5777
Email intake@housingchoices.org