Montara
BRIDGE Housing Corporation
Availability
Lottery
Vacant units available
Application due: Dec 03, 2026 at 5:00PM
Applicants will be reviewed in lottery rank order until all vacancies are filled.
1 unit
Rent
| Unit type | Minimum income | Rent | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
1 bed | $4,228 per month | $2,114 per month | 1 Vacant unit |
How to apply
Apply onlineGet a paper application
Submit a paper application
Send application by US Mail
Applications must be received by the deadline. If sending by U.S. Mail, the application must be received by Dec 03, 2026 at 05:00 PM. BRIDGE Housing Corporation is not responsible for lost or delayed mail.
Public lottery
What to expect
How to apply
You must apply using the methods listed above.
We will not accept applications sent in any other way.
What happens after the listing closes
Doorway will run a lottery.
The lottery decides the order the property owner reviews applications.
Applications with local preference selections will be sorted to the top of the list.
Property Management will review your application.
They will check all the information you provided.
They will confirm that you are eligible.
Property Management will verify your information carefully.
If you provide false information, we will remove your application from the waitlist.
If they cannot confirm a housing preference you claimed, you will not receive that preference. You will not be otherwise penalized.
If your application is selected:
You must complete a more detailed application.
You must provide documents to support your information.
Contact leasing agent
Community Management
Due to high call volume you may hear a message.
Office hours
9:00AM - 5:00PM, Monday - Friday
Eligibility
- 1
Household maximum income
For income calculations, household size includes everyone (all ages) living in the unit. This information is to help you understand whether you may be eligible for a unit at this property. The “maximum income” listed here does not include possible deductions or exclusions, so you may be eligible even if your household income is somewhat higher than the maximum. If you are selected, you will have to provide specific information about your income at that time.
Household size Maximum income / month Maximum income / year 1
$7,355.00
per month
$88,260
per year
2
$8,405.00
per month
$100,860
per year
3
$9,455.00
per month
$113,460
per year
- 2
Occupancy
The limits on unit size can be adjusted if needed as a reasonable accommodation due to disability.
Unit type Occupancy 1 bed
1-3 people
- 3
Rental assistance
Housing Choice Vouchers, Section 8 and other valid rental assistance programs will be considered for this property. In the case of a valid rental subsidy, the required minimum income will be based on the portion of the rent that the tenant pays after use of the subsidy.
- 4
Housing preferences
Preference holders will be given highest ranking.
- 1
Live/Work in San Mateo
At least one member of your household lives or works in the city of San Mateo
After all preference holders have been considered, any remaining units will be available to other qualified applicants.
- 5
Additional eligibility rules
Applicants must also qualify under the rules of the building.
Credit history
(Student loans and medical expenses are excluded)
Total unmet credit problems (including governmental tax liens), within the last three (3) years must not be in excess of $2,500. May not have a bankruptcy discharged (within the last three years). May not have had a total of seven (7) unmet credit problems of any value within the last three (3) years.
Rental history
May not have a judgment against an applicant obtained by the current or previous landlord (no‐fault evictions will not count against applicant) within the last three (3) years. May not have an unmet obligation owed to a previous landlord within the last three (3) years. Applicant must have made timely payments of the last year's rental payments.
Criminal background
If any adult household member is subject to any state’s sex offender lifetime registration requirement. Conviction for violent criminal activity that would threaten the health, safety, or right to peaceful enjoyment by other residents or employees and contractors who work with the project. Conviction for drug related criminal activity that would threaten the health, safety, or right to peaceful enjoyment by other residents or employees and contractors ...
Features
Built
2020
Pets policy
Montara does not allow pets of any kind. Service and Companion Animals are not considered pets. Please refer to our reasonable accommodation policy.
Property amenities
Community room with kitchen, community garden, an outdoor courtyard, picnic area, elevator, bike parking, garage parking, on-site laundry, children's play area and on-site professional management.
Unit amenities
Electric kitchen, dishwasher, heating
Smoking policy
Non-Smoking
Additional accessibility
Lobby and community room are wheelchair accessible. Building has common area accessible bathrooms and elevators and an accessible multipurpose room. Specific units are built out for handicapped and hearing accessibility. ADA built out units have the following modifications: Bathroom - Accessible bathtub with seat and controls with clearance for wheelchair - Bathtub surround with grab bars - Accessible bathroom sink and faucet - Accessible medicine cabinet - Grab bars at toilet - Lowered towel bars Kitchen - Accessible range with space for wheelchair - Accessible switch for circulating hood
Unit features and accessibility type
1 bed 1 unit, 848 square feet
| area | bath |
|---|---|
848 sqft | 1 |
Additional fees
Application fee
Deposit
Costs not included
Tenants pay electricity (heating, cooking, lighting), telephone, internet and cable. Rent is due by the 1st of each month. Late fee is $20 if rent is not received by the 5th of the month.Fees are not charged for reasonable accommodations needed due to disability, such as emotional support animals. Fees are also not charged for aids and services needed for effective communication due to a disability. With respect to credit checks, applicants receiving government rent subsidies have the option to provide "lawful, verifiable alternative evidence" of their ability to pay rent, instead of relying on their credit history.
Neighborhood
Additional information
Required documents
Important program rules
Only one pre-application will be accepted per household. Duplicate applications will be removed from the lottery.