San Mateo County, California Moving to Work Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo (HACSM) Moving-To-Work waiting list is currently open, since at least September, 2018, until further notice.

Please note: The Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo operates the Moving-To-Work program in place of the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. The Moving-To-Work program differs from Section 8 by having a 5-year limit and offering financial and other supportive incentives.

To apply, complete the online application here.

This waiting list has the following preferences: Persons who live, work or have been hired to work in San Mateo County.

Applicants will be selected to be scheduled for an eligibility interview by random lottery. The HACSM will send a notice to the mailing address on record. 

The HACSM has stressed that applications will expire after a 12-month inactive period. To stay on the waiting list, applicants must update their information before the expiration date on the Submission Confirmation web page.

For more information, visit the HACSM website here.

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via a letter to Housing Authourity of San Mateo, Attn: MTW Pre-Application, 264 Harbor Blvd, #A, Belmont, CA 94002; A fax to the HACSM office at (650) 802-3373; Or an email to https://www.smchousingwaitlist.org/contact .