Section 8 apartments in Longfellow, Oakland

Longfellow is in the North Oakland area, primarily within ZIP code 94608. Oakland is a mandatory Small-Area Fair Market Rent metro, so the Housing Choice Voucher payment standards below are specific to this ZIP.

Voucher discrimination is illegal here

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.

California FEHA (Gov. Code §12955)

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Section 8 payment standards — ZIP 94608

Small-Area FMR · 2026

Bedrooms	Payment standard / mo
Studio	$2,390
1 bedroom	$2,660
2 bedrooms	$3,250
3 bedrooms	$4,160
4 bedrooms	$4,930

Payment standards published by HUD. Small-Area FMRs vary by ZIP code — this is the exact ceiling a Housing Choice Voucher will cover for a unit in this ZIP.

Payment standards by ZIP code in Longfellow: 94608, 94609

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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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