Studio Section 8 apartments in Piedmont Avenue, Oakland
The HUD rent benchmark is $2,230/mo for a studio unit in ZIP 94611 — Small-Area FMR. This is not a guaranteed rent approval; confirm the applicable household calculation and utility allowance with the administering agency.
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.
HUD rent benchmarks — ZIP 94611
Small-Area FMR · FY2027| Bedrooms | HUD benchmark / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $2,230 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,450 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,000 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,840 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,550 |
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.
Governing PHA
Oakland Housing Authority
HUD PHA code CA003 · 14,426 HCV vouchers
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 Contra Costa
HUD PHA code CA011 · 9,811 HCV vouchers
Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.
- Address
- 3133 Estudillo St , Martinez , CA
- Phone
- 9259578001
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