Section 8 apartments in Montclair, Oakland

Montclair is in the Oakland Hills area, primarily within ZIP code 94611. 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)

Section 8 payment standards — ZIP 94611

Small-Area FMR · 2026
BedroomsPayment standard / mo
Studio$2,160
1 bedroom$2,400
2 bedrooms$2,930
3 bedrooms$3,750
4 bedrooms$4,440

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.

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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

Housing Authority of the County Contra Costa

HUD PHA code CA011 · 9,811 HCV vouchers

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

Address
3133 Estudillo St , Martinez , CA

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