How do I qualify for low-income housing in Oakland?
Eligibility requirements include all adults (18 yrs and above) must pass a criminal background screening, have income at or below HUD-specified income limits (see below) and qualify on the basis of citizenship or the eligible immigrant status of family members.
What is considered low-income in Oakland CA?
In 2018, the median family income was roughly $108,000 in the Oakland-Fremont Metro and $121,000 in the San Francisco Metro for a family of four. Low-income families are defined as those with incomes that are between 50 percent and 80 percent of the area median income.
Are there any affordable apartments in Oakland CA?
Oakland features 7,617 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities. There are 4,902 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Oakland.
What is the minimum income for affordable housing in Oakland?
In Oakland, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $125,600 Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household’s income is.
Do I qualify for rental assistance in Oakland?
Renters earning up to 30% of the Oakland AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. Renters earning up to 50% of the Oakland AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households.
How much does a voucher pay for rent in Oakland?
The average voucher holder contributes $500 towards rent in Oakland. The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Oakland, California for a two-bedroom apartment is between $2,145 and $2,621. 2021 Oakland, California Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards