Rotary Haciendas and Rotary Floritas are landmark properties that secure the dignity of San Mateo's seniors. They offer 132 modern, service-enriched residences dedicated to providing deeply affordable, long-term stability for low- and very low-income senior residents.
Rotary Haciendas and Rotary Floritas provide vibrant, affordable rental communities for independent seniors aged 55 and over in San Mateo, California.
Sponsored by the
Rotary Club of San Mateo and professionally managed in partnership with housing organizations like
HIP Housing, these neighboring communities offer safe, accessible, and budget-friendly apartment living in the heart of the Peninsula.
Rotary Haciendas Senior Apartments
Rotary Haciendas offers comfortable independent living tailored to low-income senior citizens.
- Location: 2700 Hacienda St, San Mateo, CA 94403.
- Community Size: 81 rental units.
- Floorplans: Choice of studio or one-bedroom apartments.
- Property Amenities: Secure building entry, a community recreation room with a shared kitchen, an on-site library, resident newsletters, and coin-operated laundry facilities.
- Social Connection: Fosters active senior living with scheduled wellness programs and group activities.
Rotary Floritas Senior Apartments
Built using eco-friendly "green building" construction methods, Rotary Floritas provides modern, energy-efficient senior living.
- Location: 99 27th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403.
- Community Size: 50 multi-family units across a three-story building.
- Floorplans: One-bedroom and two-bedroom apartment layouts.
- Apartment Features: Hard-surface flooring, wood cabinetry, and energy-efficient kitchen appliances.
- Property Amenities: Full elevator access, controlled-access security, a community/computer room, bike parking, and on-site management.
The Neighborhood
- Convenient Transit: Located two blocks west of El Camino Real with direct access to three major public bus lines.
- Daily Shopping: Walking distance to the 25th Avenue shopping district and less than a half-mile from major grocery stores.
- Recreation & Services: Easy access to the San Mateo Senior Center, Hillsdale Shopping Center, and local medical facilities.
Eligibility & Financial Qualifications
To maintain affordable rental rates, both properties utilize Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and HUD programs.
- Age Requirement: Applicants must be aged 55 or older.
- Income Caps: Household income must fall below specified percentages (such as 30% to 60%) of the San Mateo County Area Median Income (AMI).
- Housing Vouchers: Both properties welcome Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and Housing Authority placeholders.
How to Apply
Because these high-quality communities are in high demand, placement is managed via a waiting list system.
- Check Waitlist Status: Visit the HIP Housing Search Portal to check if the Rotary Haciendas or Rotary Floritas waitlists are currently accepting new applicants.
- Submit an Application: When open, formal applications must be submitted directly to property management to secure a position in the lottery or waitlist.
- Alternative Notifications: Sign up for email alerts through the City of San Mateo Below Market Rate (BMR) program to receive notifications when local senior housing registries reopen.
