Scholars Row at the Sevens (Mountain View)
The District acquired a portion of a property located at 699 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94043 for the purpose of providing 50 quality, affordable, employee apartment homes (Housing). It is located within a building that also offers housing for the employees at Mountain View Whisman School District.
The Housing is part of a larger development called “The Sevens” that offers a connected neighborhood with outdoor walking paths, seating areas, and grills; community kitchens; fitness centers; bike storage, community rooms; game room; and swimming pools all within a safe and secure environment. This Housing will include indoor parking, laundry facilities, and social areas on every floor as well as a rooftop lounge. Adjacent is a Safeway and several restaurants and retail stores.
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BACKGROUND
BOARD OF Trustees Actions
- Agenda Item on September 8, 2025 Board of Trustees meeting
- Presentation Item on September 8, 2025 Board of Trustees meeting
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Who Can Apply?
To qualify, employees must
- Work for FHDA
- Full-time faculty – tenured or tenure-track faculty.
- Part-time faculty who are on a re-employment preference list.
- Full-time classified staff. Continued residency is contingent upon successful completion of the probationary period and transition to permanent status. If an employee does not successfully complete probation, the housing agreement will terminate at the end of the annual lease agreement.
- Administrators who meet all eligibility requirements shall be included where “staff” is referenced.
AND
- Have a total household income at or below 150% of the 2025 Santa Clara County Area Median Income (AMI). See the list below for the maximum your household income can be (based on how many people in your household). Note that this amount changes annually.
$204,975 1-person household
$234,225 2-person household
$263,550 3-person household
$292,800 4-person household
$316,200 5-person household
$339,675 6-person household
$363,075 7-person household
$386,475 8-person household
The numbers above represent 150% of the County of Santa Clara AMI for the size household identified. This information was provided on April 23, 2025, by the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development, Division of Housing Policy Development. For reference, here.
Unfortunately, the following are not eligible to apply for housing
- Part-time and hourly classified staff
- Student employees/workers
- Temporary and/or seasonal employees
- Employees on the following executive/administrator salary schedules:
- A1 (Executive Administrator)
- A2/A3 – Range P (Administrator)
- A2/A3 – Range O (Administrator)
- A2/A3 – Range N (Administrator)
- A2/A3 – Range M (Administrator)
- Employees who own a home at the time of application and occupancy, unless facing a verified hardship such as displacement, foreclosure, or separation/divorce.
unit allocation
- 50 total units for FHDA employees
- 22 for faculty (approx. 45%)
- 28 for staff (approx. 55%)
- If demand exceeds supply, a lottery system will determine placement.
- Priority is given to employees working primarily on-site at district locations.
- After a reasonable period and outreach, unoccupied units may be assigned to other groups.
Length of stay/occupancy terms
Eligible employees are permitted to participate in the District’s employee housing program(s) once for a maximum of five (5) years and must always meet the eligibility requirements. Eligibility will be reviewed yearly upon lease renewal.
MOVE IN DATE
Applicants must be able to move in no later than March 1, 2026. If applicants are not able to move in by this date, they will be placed on a wait list and notified when housing is available in the future.
Application PRocess and TIMING
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Rooms available
- Studio
- 1 bedroom
- 2 bedrooms
There are no 3 bedroom units available.
frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Updated: November 10, 2025
Q: What type of housing is provided to Foothill-De Anza Community College District employees?
Employees who work for Foothill College or De Anza College can live in apartment homes that provide a convenient location for employees seeking to live nearer to the campuses and/or Sunnyvale Center.
Q: Is housing open to residents who are not employees at FHDA?
The housing at FHDA is a residential community for employees at Foothill College or De Anza college and must meet certain eligibility requirements.
Q: Is a guarantor required?
Each applicant is required to provide a qualifying financial guarantor should income thresholds not be met. In some circumstances, this requirement may be waived.
Q: Is the apartment furnished?
No, all apartments come unfurnished with laundry facilities on every floor.
Q: What kind of amenities are provided?
This Housing will include indoor parking, laundry facilities, and social areas on every floor as well as a rooftop lounge. It offers a connected neighborhood with outdoor walking paths, seating areas, and grills; community kitchens; fitness centers; bike storage, community rooms; game room; and swimming pools all within a safe and secure environment. Adjacent is a Safeway and several restaurants and retail stores.
Q: How can I request accommodation for a disability?
When submitting your housing application, you may make a request for accommodation due to a disability. Your request will be followed up by a member of the staff.
Q: What are the policies on pets and animals?
Dogs, cats, and other animals are permitted as pets in the community. However, pet approval is required prior to move in and each unit is limited to a maximum of 3 pets.
Q: Why is Foothill-DeAnza Community College District acquiring an apartment community for affordable, employee housing?
A: The lack of affordable housing in our area for employees is well-documented by a recent market study, and a significant waitlist for employee housing at 231 Grant Street. The housing insecurity is significant barrier to a higher education. By securing an existing apartment complex that will be dedicated to employee housing, the District is making an immediate long-term investment in our employees, community and economic sustainability.
Q: How is this getting paid for?
A: This purchase is part of voter-approved Measure G, an $898 million general obligation measure to upgrade facilities preparing students/veterans for university transfer and careers in fields such as healthcare, nursing, technology, engineering/sciences; to upgrade and repair aging classrooms as well as labs for science, technology, engineering/math-related fields of instruction; and to acquire, construct, repair facilities, equipment and sites; and to plan, construct, acquire or contribute to affordable employee and student housing units. It was passed on March 3, 2020, by 58.8%. The Board at the September 8, 2025 meeting authorized using Measure G bonds to acquire the apartment complex.
Q: Why did the District select this property for affordable employe housing?
A: The Housing meets all the criteria to serve FHDA’s needs, providing a viable and immediate solution to employee housing challenges. It is within a 15-minute drive to both colleges and the Sunnyvale Center, has no known environmental concerns, no deed restrictions or covenants that affect the district’s ability to utilize it as intended and avoids the long delays and cost overruns with new construction.
Q: When will employees be able to move in?
A: Occupancy is expected to begin in the begining of 2026.