Low Income (LIHTC)Waitlist Closed

Arlington Hotel

488 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA, 94102

Information verified April 18, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily

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About This Property

The Arlington Hotel is a 153-unit affordable housing property in San Francisco that serves low-income residents through low-income housing tax credits. The property consists entirely of studio apartments and has been in service since 2012. A non-profit organization owns and operates the community, which received funding through the Treasury Capital Program.

Waitlist Information

Waitlist managed by Housing Authority of the City & County of San Francisco

Public Housing Waitlist

Closed

Waitlist applications for Public Housing were accepted between May 7, 2025 - May 21, 2025. A lottery will be used to draw names for placement on the waitlist. Preferences include Veteran/Surviving Spouse of Veteran and Involuntarily Displaced from San Francisco Residence.

Last verified March 6, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program is a federally funded, locally administered program that assists very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.

Last verified February 17, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated April 18, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

153

Studio

153

Fair Market Rent - San Francisco County, CA

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$2,292
1 Bedroom	$2,818
2 Bedroom	$3,359
3 Bedroom	$4,112
4 Bedroom	$4,473

Income Limits - San Francisco County, CA

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $38,400
Very Low (50%): $63,950
Low (80%): $102,450

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $43,850
Very Low (50%): $73,100
Low (80%): $117,100

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $49,350
Very Low (50%): $82,250
Low (80%): $131,750

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $54,800
Very Low (50%): $91,350
Low (80%): $146,350

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $59,200
Very Low (50%): $98,700
Low (80%): $158,100

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $63,600
Very Low (50%): $106,000
Low (80%): $169,800

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $68,000
Very Low (50%): $113,300
Low (80%): $181,500

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $72,350
Very Low (50%): $120,600
Low (80%): $193,200

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$38,400	$63,950	$102,450
2 Persons	$43,850	$73,100	$117,100
3 Persons	$49,350	$82,250	$131,750
4 Persons	$54,800	$91,350	$146,350
5 Persons	$59,200	$98,700	$158,100
6 Persons	$63,600	$106,000	$169,800
7 Persons	$68,000	$113,300	$181,500
8 Persons	$72,350	$120,600	$193,200

Tax Credit Program Details

Year Placed in Service

2012

LIHTC Credit Type

Low-Income Units

153 / 153

Funding Programs

TCAPTCEP

Designations

Non-ProfitDifficult Development Area

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in San Francisco, CA?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for San Francisco County, CA is: $2292 (Studio), $2818 (1BR), $3359 (2BR), $4112 (3BR), $4473 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Arlington Hotel is typically 30% of household income or less.

What size apartments are available at Arlington Hotel?+

Arlington Hotel offers the following unit types: 153 Studio units, for a total of 153 units.

Is there a waitlist for Arlington Hotel?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Closed. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Closed. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

How do I apply for housing at Arlington Hotel?+

Arlington Hotel is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) property. To apply, you can start by calling , or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. Contact the property to learn about availability and application requirements. Eligibility is based on income limits set for the area.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in San Francisco County, CA?+

For a 4-person household in San Francisco County, CA, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $54,800, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $91,350, Low Income (80% AMI): $146,350. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

Who manages Arlington Hotel?+

Arlington Hotel is managed by . You can reach them at . Visit their website for more information.

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