San Mateo County Below Market Rate (BMR) Program

San Mateo County Department of Housing

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About This Program

Below Market Rate program offering income-restricted home purchase and rental opportunities in Burlingame for households earning up to 120% AMI. Units are offered at below-market prices to qualified buyers through a lottery system when new developments include BMR units.

Savings represent difference between market rate and BMR price

Official source site checked live on 2026-06-17.

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

Key Details

  • Income-restricted home purchase and rental
  • Up to 120% AMI eligible
  • Below-market pricing for qualified buyers
  • Lottery system for available units
  • Check website for current Burlingame BMR listings

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

(650) 802-3300

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Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Download this checklist (PDF)

Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Applications accepted when units become available

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