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Santa Clara VTA Nears Completion of Affordable Housing at Tamien Station

The 135-unit transit-oriented complex includes 67 units for rapid rehousing and marks the first VTA housing development in 25 years.

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Overview

  • The Tamien Station project in San Jose features 135 affordable apartments, with units ranging from one to three bedrooms.
  • 67 of the units are designated for rapid rehousing to transition individuals and families out of homelessness.
  • The apartments are priced for renters earning 30% to 60% of the area median income, equating to $38,700 to $77,400 for single-person households.
  • This development is the first transit-oriented housing project on VTA property in 25 years, with plans for nine additional projects countywide.
  • VTA's housing initiatives generate $5 million annually in ground lease revenue, with potential to reach $30 million as more developments are completed.