Mayor Ron Gonzales launched this Teacher Rental Housing Assistance program on April 28, 1999.  This Program helps make it possible for teachers to be able to live and work in Silicon Valley and nearby areas. Given San José’s property values, the cost of moving into rental housing can be a factor in determining whether a teacher accepts a job in the city or not. California law allows for security deposits in rental housing of up to 200% the monthly rent in unfurnished apartments, and 300% the monthly rent in furnished apartments. In recognition of the tremendous value teachers provide to our community, and that teachers are stable, responsible rental residents, local companies and properties owners have agreed to require no more than 20% of the monthly rent as a security deposit from qualified teachers.  For more information on participating properties visit the Tri-County Apartment Association website at www.tcaa.org   City Home  |  Search  |  Visitors  |  City Jobs      City Services   |  San Jose Facts