This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in Alameda County, California. Everything below is drawn from federal HUD datasets, with the source and refresh date for each one shown at the bottom of the page.
Who administers housing assistance here
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in Alameda County is administered by Oakland Housing Authority, (510) 874-1500. Housing authorities — not landlords, and not this website — decide who is eligible, run the waiting lists and issue vouchers.
HUD identifies this authority by the code CA003. It reports 14,343 Housing Choice Voucher units and 1,641 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for Alameda County
HUD sets income limits by area rather than by city. This county sits in the Oakland-Fremont, CA HUD Metro FMR Area income-limit area, where the FY2026 area median family income is $162,800.
| Household size | Extremely low income (30%) | Very low income (50%) | Low income (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $35,650 | $59,400 | $95,050 |
| 2 people | $40,750 | $67,900 | $108,600 |
| 3 people | $45,850 | $76,400 | $122,200 |
| 4 people | $50,900 | $84,850 | $135,750 |
| 5 people | $55,000 | $91,650 | $146,650 |
| 6 people | $59,050 | $98,450 | $157,500 |
| 7 people | $63,150 | $105,250 | $168,350 |
| 8 people | $67,200 | $112,050 | $179,200 |
The very low income (50%) column is the figure most often used as the income ceiling for the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program. Federal rules also require housing authorities to direct at least 75% of new voucher admissions to extremely low income households.
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
Fair Market Rent is HUD’s estimate of what a modest unit rents for, including utilities, in the Oakland-Fremont, CA HUD Metro FMR Area area. Housing authorities use it to set the payment standard that caps voucher assistance. It is not a rent cap and it is not what any particular landlord charges.
| Unit size | FY2026 Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $2,142 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $2,385 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,912 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,724 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,413 / month |
Assisted and affordable properties recorded in Alameda County
HUD records 131 subsidised or tax-credit properties in this county. Each is listed below under the program that federal records actually associate it with. None of these listings means a unit is currently vacant or that applications are open.
HUD-Assisted Properties
Properties with an active HUD subsidy contract, such as Project-Based Section 8, Section 202 housing for the elderly, or Section 811 housing for people with disabilities.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1245 McKay Ave | 1245 McKay Ave, Alameda 94501 | HUD-Assisted Property | — | — |
| Adcock Joyner Apartments | 532 16th St, Oakland 94612 | HUD-Assisted Property | 49 assisted | (510) 839-0248 |
| Allen Temple | 8135 International Blvd, Oakland 94621 | HUD-Assisted Property | 75 assisted | (510) 562-2771 |
| Allen Temple Arms II | 1388 81st Ave, Oakland 94621 | HUD-Assisted Property | 51 assisted | (510) 562-2771 |
| Allen Temple Arms III | 10121 E 14th St, Oakland 94603 | HUD-Assisted Property | 49 assisted | (510) 383-9190 |
| Allen Temple Manor | 7607 International Blvd, Oakland 94621 | HUD-Assisted Property | 24 assisted | (510) 567-9792 |
| AMISTAD HOUSE | 2050 Delaware St, Berkeley 94709 | HUD-Assisted Property | 60 assisted | (510) 548-5189 |
| Arbor Vista | 1300 S Livermore Ave, Livermore 94550 | HUD-Assisted Property | 79 assisted | (925) 454-9605 |
| Arroyo Del Valle Commons | 1140 Mocho St, Livermore 94550 | HUD-Assisted Property | 11 assisted | (925) 423-2907 |
| Ashland Village Apts | 1300 Kentwood Ln, San Leandro 94578 | HUD-Assisted Property | 140 assisted | (510) 481-2565 |
| Bancroft Senior Homes | 5636 Bancroft Ave, Oakland 94605 | HUD-Assisted Property | 60 assisted | (510) 534-5000 |
| Bay Bridge Housing | 1034 36th St, Emeryville 94608 | HUD-Assisted Property | 6 assisted | (510) 595-7822 |
| Baywood Apartments | 225 41st St, Oakland 94611 | HUD-Assisted Property | 77 assisted | (510) 428-2255 |
| Bell Street Gardens | 4101 Mowry Ave, Fremont 94538 | HUD-Assisted Property | 31 assisted | (510) 796-8200 |
| Beth Asher | 3649 Dimond Ave, Oakland 94602 | HUD-Assisted Property | 50 assisted | (510) 530-4091 |
| BETH EDEN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT | 1100 Market St, Oakland 94607 | HUD-Assisted Property | 54 assisted | (510) 832-2249 |
| Bonita House, Inc. | 1910 Hearst Ave, Berkeley 94709 | HUD-Assisted Property | 12 assisted | (510) 923-1099 |
| Broadmoor Plaza | 232 E 14th St, San Leandro 94577 | HUD-Assisted Property | 60 assisted | (510) 553-9250 |
| Casa Velasco | 3430 Foothill Blvd, Oakland 94601 | HUD-Assisted Property | 20 assisted | (510) 534-6200 |
| Casa Verde Apartments | 2398 E 14th St, San Leandro 94577 | HUD-Assisted Property | 10 assisted | (510) 357-8251 |
| Chestnut Square Family Housing | 1665 Chestnut St, Livermore 94551 | HUD-Assisted Property | 8 assisted | (925) 532-2224 |
| CITY TOWERS APARTMENTS | 1065 8th St, Oakland 94607 | HUD-Assisted Property | 231 assisted | (510) 835-0620 |
| Coolidge Court | 3850 Coolidge Ave, Oakland 94602 | HUD-Assisted Property | 18 assisted | (510) 336-9250 |
| Cottonwood Place Senior Apartments | 3701 Peralta Blvd, Fremont 94536 | HUD-Assisted Property | 87 assisted | (510) 790-4004 |
| Dwight Way Apartments | 1518 Dwight Way, Berkeley 94703 | HUD-Assisted Property | 15 assisted | (510) 665-8436 |
| E. E. CLEVELAND MANOR | 2611 Alvingroom Ct, Oakland 94605 | HUD-Assisted Property | 53 assisted | (510) 638-4543 |
| East Bay Transit Homes | 2787 79th Ave, Oakland 94605 | HUD-Assisted Property | 12 assisted | (510) 613-0319 |
| Eastmont Court | 6850 Foothill Blvd, Oakland 94605 | HUD-Assisted Property | 18 assisted | (510) 568-9259 |
| EC Magnolia Court | 22880 Watkins St, Hayward 94541 | HUD-Assisted Property | 21 assisted | (510) 886-7331 |
| Eden Issei Terrace | 200 Fagundes St, Hayward 94544 | HUD-Assisted Property | 100 assisted | (510) 785-2296 |
| Eden Lodge | 400 Springlake Dr, San Leandro 94578 | HUD-Assisted Property | 143 assisted | (510) 352-7008 |
| Eldridge Gonaway Co | 250 E 11th St, Oakland 94606 | HUD-Assisted Property | 39 assisted | (510) 893-0913 |
| EMERYVILLA APARTMENTS | 4320 San Pablo Ave, Emeryville 94608 | HUD-Assisted Property | 49 assisted | (510) 601-8235 |
| Estabrook Place | 2121 E 14th St, San Leandro 94577 | HUD-Assisted Property | 50 assisted | (510) 347-5800 |
| Fargo Senior Center | 868 Fargo Ave, San Leandro 94579 | HUD-Assisted Property | 29 assisted | (510) 351-1103 |
| Fuller Gardens | 2390 E 14th St, San Leandro 94577 | HUD-Assisted Property | 15 assisted | (510) 618-1680 |
| Fuller Lodge | 2141 Bancroft Ave, San Leandro 94577 | HUD-Assisted Property | 25 assisted | (510) 351-2650 |
| Good Shepherd Residence | 1335 Mowry Ave, Fremont 94538 | HUD-Assisted Property | 32 assisted | (510) 505-1246 |
| Harriet Tubman Terrace | 2870 Adeline St, Berkeley 94703 | HUD-Assisted Property | 91 assisted | (510) 843-0134 |
| Harrison Street Senior Housing | 1633 Harrison St, Oakland 94612 | HUD-Assisted Property | 61 assisted | (510) 879-7459 |
| HAYWARD VILLA | 27424 Tampa Ave, Hayward 94544 | HUD-Assisted Property | 78 assisted | (510) 887-2332 |
| HILLCREST GARDENS | 550 Hillcrest Ave, Livermore 94550 | HUD-Assisted Property | 43 assisted | (925) 449-1111 |
| Homes Now in the Community | 1800 Linden St, Oakland 94607 | HUD-Assisted Property | 10 assisted | (510) 465-1800 |
| Hotel Oakland | 270 13th St, Oakland 94612 | HUD-Assisted Property | 315 assisted | (510) 835-3749 |
| Irene Cooper Manor/Irene Cooper Terrace | 250 E 12th St, Oakland 94606 | HUD-Assisted Property | 40 assisted | (510) 832-3200 |
| J. L. RICHARD TERRACE | 250 E 12th St, Oakland 94606 | HUD-Assisted Property | 80 assisted | (510) 465-9646 |
| JOSEPHINE LUM LODGE | 2747 Oliver Dr, Hayward 94545 | HUD-Assisted Property | 106 assisted | (510) 782-2311 |
| Jubilee Senior Homes | 2577 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley 94702 | HUD-Assisted Property | 27 assisted | (510) 981-0774 |
| Keller Plaza | 5321 Telegraph Ave, Oakland 94609 | HUD-Assisted Property | 168 assisted | (510) 652-4043 |
| Kent Gardens Sr Community | 16450 Kent Ave, Ashland 94580 | HUD-Assisted Property | 82 assisted | (510) 317-9150 |
| Kottinger Gardens Phase 2 | 251 Kottinger Dr, Pleasanton 94566 | HUD-Assisted Property | 31 assisted | (510) 846-3050 |
| LAKE MERRITT APTS | 1417 1st Ave, Oakland 94606 | HUD-Assisted Property | 54 assisted | (510) 763-1417 |
| Lakemount Apartments | 136 E 12th St, Oakland 94606 | HUD-Assisted Property | 66 assisted | (510) 832-2018 |
| Las Bougainvilleas | 1223 37th Ave, Oakland 94601 | HUD-Assisted Property | 67 assisted | (510) 535-6100 |
| LAWRENCE F MOORE MANOR | 1909 Cedar St, Berkeley 94709 | HUD-Assisted Property | 46 assisted | (510) 647-0700 |
| Lincoln Oaks Apartments | 40852 Lincoln St, Fremont 94538 | HUD-Assisted Property | 10 assisted | (510) 828-6295 |
| Linda Glen | 32 Linda Ave, Piedmont 94611 | HUD-Assisted Property | 40 assisted | (510) 654-1882 |
| Los Robles Apts | 32300 Almaden Blvd, Union City 94587 | HUD-Assisted Property | 42 assisted | (510) 471-6001 |
| Lottie Johnson Apartments | 970 14th St, Oakland 94607 | HUD-Assisted Property | 25 assisted | (510) 268-1736 |
| Luella Fuller Group Home | 342 W Joaquin Ave, San Leandro 94577 | HUD-Assisted Property | 5 assisted | (510) 614-0521 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
Public Housing Developments
Developments owned or operated by a public housing authority.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adel Court | 2001 Macarthur Blvd, Oakland 94602 | Public Housing Development | 30 total | (510) 874-1500 |
| CAMPBELL VILLAGE | 1667 10th St, Oakland 94607 | Public Housing Development | 153 total | (510) 874-1500 |
| Chestnut Court | 2300 Chestnut St, Oakland 94607 | Public Housing Development | 72 total | (510) 874-1500 |
| HARRISON STREET | 1621 Harrison St, Oakland 94612 | Public Housing Development | 101 total | (510) 874-1500 |
| Linden Court | 1089 26th St, Oakland 94607 | Public Housing Development | 79 total | (510) 874-1500 |
| Lion Creek Crossings IV | 6951 Lion Way Apt 411, Oakland 94621 | Public Housing Development | 72 total | (510) 874-1500 |
| Lions Creek Crossing III | 930 66th Ave, Oakland 94621 | Public Housing Development | 106 total | (510) 874-1500 |
| LOCKWOOD GARDENS | 1269 66th Ave, Oakland 94621 | Public Housing Development | 371 total | (510) 874-1500 |
| Mandela Gateway | 1350 7th St, Oakland 94607 | Public Housing Development | 168 total | (510) 874-1500 |
| PALO VISTA GARDENS | 6403 Fenham St, Oakland 94621 | Public Housing Development | 100 total | (510) 874-1500 |
| Peralta Villa | 1029 Kirkham St, Oakland 94607 | Public Housing Development | 389 total | (510) 874-1500 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
LIHTC Affordable Properties
Properties financed with Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. LIHTC is a financing program, not Section 8 — rent is restricted, but a tax-credit property is not required to accept Housing Choice Vouchers and may have its own separate waiting list.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1112 62ND AVE | 1112 62ND AVE, OAKLAND 94621 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 2 assisted | — |
| 1118 62ND AVE | 1118 62ND AVE, OAKLAND 94621 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 2 assisted | — |
| 1604 32ND ST | 1604 32ND ST, OAKLAND 94608 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 2 assisted | — |
| 1701 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. WAY | 1701 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. WAY, OAKLAND 94612 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 25 assisted | — |
| 1714-1716 ELEVENTH STREET | 1714 11TH ST, OAKLAND 94607 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 2 assisted | — |
| 1811 27TH AVE | 1811 27TH AVE, OAKLAND 94601 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 17 assisted | — |
| 2276 MACARTHUR BLVD | 2276 MACARTHUR BLVD, OAKLAND 94602 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 9 assisted | — |
| 236 29TH ST | 236 29TH ST, OAKLAND 94611 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 8 assisted | — |
| 23RD AVENUE PROJECT | 2231 23RD AVE, OAKLAND 94606 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 4 assisted | — |
| 2627 INYO AVE | 2627 INYO AVE, OAKLAND 94601 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 2648 PARKER AVE | 2648 PARKER AVE, OAKLAND 94605 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 4 assisted | — |
| 296 MATHER ST | 296 MATHER ST, OAKLAND 94611 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 12 assisted | — |
| 3105 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY | 3105 MLK JR WAY, OAKLAND 94609 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 2 assisted | — |
| 3109 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY | 3109 MLK JR WAY, OAKLAND 94609 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 2 assisted | — |
| 3142 COOLIDGE AVE | 3142 COOLIDGE AVE, OAKLAND 94602 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 4 assisted | — |
| 331-353 SMALLEY AVE | 331 SMALLEY AVE, HAYWARD 94541 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 8 assisted | — |
| 3311 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY | 3311 MLK JR WAY, OAKLAND 94609 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 2 assisted | — |
| 460 GRAND AVENUE APARTMENTS | 460 GRAND AVENUE, OAKLAND 94610 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 67 assisted | — |
| 5338 BELVEDERE ST | 5338 BELVEDERE ST, OAKLAND 94601 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 4 assisted | — |
| 7801 MACARTHUR BLVD | 7801 MACARTHUR BLVD, OAKLAND 94605 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 4 assisted | — |
| 820 MILTON ST | 820 MILTON ST, OAKLAND 94607 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 9012 B ST | 9012 B ST, OAKLAND 94603 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 975 45TH ST | 975 45TH ST, OAKLAND 94608 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 2 assisted | — |
| ADELINE STREET APTS | 3224 ADELINE ST, BERKELEY 94703 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 18 assisted | — |
| ADELINE STREET LOFTS | 1131 24TH ST, OAKLAND 94607 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 37 assisted | — |
| ADELINE STREET PROPERTY | 2918 ADELINE ST, BERKELEY 94703 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 6 assisted | — |
| AGENO APARTMENTS | 1001, 1023, 1055, 1097 WESTWIND STREET, LIVERMORE 94550 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 35 assisted | — |
| ALAMEDA ISLANDER | 2428 CENTRAL AVE, ALAMEDA 94501 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 61 assisted | — |
| ALAMEDA POINT SENIOR | 171 W ATLANTIC AVENUE, ALAMEDA 94501 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 59 assisted | — |
| ALICE STREET APTS | 22814 ALICE ST, HAYWARD 94541 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 10 assisted | — |
| ALLSTON HOUSE | 2121 SEVENTH ST, BERKELEY 94710 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 39 assisted | — |
| ALTENHEIM SENIOR HOUSING PHASE I | 1720 MACARTHUR BLVD, OAKLAND 94602 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 92 assisted | — |
| ALTENHEIM SENIOR HOUSING PHASE II | 1720 MACARTHUR BLVD, OAKLAND 94602 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 80 assisted | — |
| AMISTAD HOUSE | 2050 DELAWARE ST, BERKELEY 94709 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 59 assisted | — |
| ANTON HACIENDA APARTMENTS | 5723 W. LAS POSITAS BLVD., PLEASANTON 94588 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 34 assisted | — |
| ARCHSTONE FREMONT CENTER | 39400 CIVIC CTR DR, FREMONT 94538 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 65 assisted | — |
| ASHBY LOFTS | 2919 NINTH ST, BERKELEY 94710 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 53 assisted | — |
| ASHLAND FAMILY HOUSING | 16385 EAST 14TH STREET, SAN LEANDRO 94580 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 84 assisted | — |
| ASHLAND VILLAGE APTS | 1300 KENTWOOD LN, SAN LEANDRO 94578 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 140 assisted | — |
| AVALON APTS (EMERYVILLE) | 3850 SAN PABLO AVE, EMERYVILLE 94608 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 66 assisted | — |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
How to apply
- Contact the administering housing authority named above. Only they can tell you whether a waiting list is open.
- Check the income limits in the table above for your household size. Income is one factor, not the whole test.
- Ask about local preferences. Many authorities prioritise applicants who live or work in the area, veterans, people with disabilities, or families experiencing homelessness.
- Ask for the landlord list. Most authorities keep a list of owners who have accepted vouchers before. It is usually free and rarely published online.
Related housing resources
Other counties in California
Income limits and Fair Market Rents are set per county, so if you are near a county line check the guide for the county you actually live in.
Where this information comes from
| Dataset | Published by | Source last refreshed | We last synced |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUD Public Housing Authorities | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development | 18 August 2026 | 22 September 2026 |
| HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research | not published by the provider | 22 September 2026 |
| HUD Fair Market Rents | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development | 30 September 2025 | 22 September 2026 |
| HUD Multifamily Properties – Assisted | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development | 21 July 2026 | 22 September 2026 |
| HUD Public Housing Developments | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development | 21 July 2026 | 22 September 2026 |
| HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development | 14 May 2025 | 22 September 2026 |
These are federal administrative datasets. They record which properties receive a subsidy and which organisations administer which programs. They do not record vacancies, waiting-list status, or whether a landlord will accept a Housing Choice Voucher. Those things change constantly and can only be confirmed by contacting the housing authority or the property directly.
Important
Section8Finder is an independent information resource. We do not administer vouchers, we do not accept or process applications, and we cannot place anyone in housing. Applying through a housing authority is free — if any site asks you to pay to apply for Section 8, do not pay.
Income limits and Fair Market Rents are set by HUD and are revised at least annually. Eligibility is determined by the administering housing authority, which applies rules beyond income alone, including deductions, assets, household composition, citizenship or eligible immigration status, screening criteria and local preferences.