Section 8 apartments in Lakeshore, Oakland

Lakeshore is in the Lake Merritt / Grand Lake area, primarily within ZIP code 94610. Compare HUD rent benchmarks below, then confirm the housing authority’s adopted standard and utility allowance for the actual unit.

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California law (SB 329, effective January 2020) makes it illegal statewide for a landlord to refuse an applicant because they pay rent with a Section 8 or other housing voucher. Source of income is a protected class under the Fair Employment and Housing Act.

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HUD rent benchmarks — ZIP 94610

Small-Area FMR · FY2027

Bedrooms	HUD benchmark / mo
Studio	$2,170
1 bedroom	$2,380
2 bedrooms	$2,910
3 bedrooms	$3,730
4 bedrooms	$4,410

These are HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, not an adopted housing authority payment standard or a guaranteed rent approval. Your authority determines assistance using its schedule, household income, voucher size and utility allowance. Rent reasonableness and inspection requirements also apply. How HUD vouchers work.

HUD rent benchmarks by ZIP code in Lakeshore: 94610

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Oakland Housing Authority

HUD PHA code CA003 · 14,426 HCV vouchers

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Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.

Address: 1619 Harrison St , Oakland , CA
Phone: 5108741500

Housing Authority of the County of Alameda

HUD PHA code CA067 · 7,124 HCV vouchers

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Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.

Address: 22941 Atherton St , Hayward , CA
Phone: 5105388876

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