John Burns Gardens Apartments

About This Building

Senior Apartments: John Burns Gardens Affordable Housing in Rivermark Master-Planned Community - Background: Named after the retired Executive Director of the Housing Authority, John Burns Gardens is a senior housing project built as a part of the Rivermark Master-Planned community on the old Santa Clara Agnews Hospital site. - Community Development: The development plan includes 1,800 homes, a park, elementary school, retail and commercial center, Safeway market, restaurants, and more. - Housing Type: Exclusively for seniors aged 62 and above. - Rent: Affordable rates based on 50% of the Median Income, with prices at $880 for a one-bedroom and $989 for a two-bedroom unit, including water and garbage. - Income Requirements: Applicants must fall within the 50% category of the Tax Credit Income Limits. However, prospective residents with a Section 8 Voucher are exempt from this requirement. - Rental Assistance: John Burns Gardens is a Tax Credit Property where rents are set below market rate, making it an affordable option without the need for additional subsidies. Section 8 Tenant-based Vouchers are accepted. - Special Requirements: Full-time student households may not qualify. A minimum income of two times the rent per month is required, except for those with Section 8 Vouchers. - Year Completed: The housing project was completed in 2003. - Unit Mix: Consists of 95 one-bedroom units and 5 two-bedroom units. - Amenities/Special Features: On-site management, community room with kitchen, piano, and organ, computer room, coin-operated laundry facilities, individually locked mailboxes, BBQ grills, fully landscaped exterior, wall-to-wall carpeting, easy-care vinyl floors in bathroom and kitchen, stove, refrigerator, social services program through LifeSTEPS, 2 elevators, patio or balcony, air conditioning, secured building. - Pets: No pets are allowed in the apartments. - Smoking: Smoking is strictly prohibited in the apartments, grounds, and common areas. Smokers must exit the property to smoke.