Voucher-friendly listings in Oakland
7 listings
$2,912/mo2 bed · 1 bath1463 8Th St
Prescott, Oakland, CA 94607
$2,000/mo1 bed · 1 bath8610 Plymouth St
Eastmont, Oakland, CA 94621
$3,800/mo3 bed · 2 bath6429 Brann St
Fairfax, Oakland, CA 94605
$2,900/mo2 bed · 1 bath5324 Belvedere St
Maxwell Park, Oakland, CA 94601
$5,000/mo5 bed · 3 bath1308 E 19Th St
Clinton, Oakland, CA 94606
$3,100/mo3 bed · 2 bath1439 48th Ave
Melrose, Oakland, CA 94601
$3,350/mo3 bed · 2 bath2648 Parker Ave
Eastmont, Oakland, CA 94605
Find the right application and voucher help
Use the researched agency guides for program-specific notices, official application routes, existing-case help and adopted rent schedules. A HUD rent benchmark or a rental listing does not establish an application opening or agency approval.
HUD rent benchmarks near Oakland (Alameda County, FY2027)
HUD rent benchmarks for FY2027, effective October 1, 2026. These are not adopted housing-authority payment standards or household subsidy amounts. The illustration shows 90% to 110% of FMR; ZIP-based schedules, approved exceptions and Moving to Work rules can differ.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Illustration: 90% to 110% of FMR |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $2,088 | $1,879 to $2,297 |
| 1-bedroom | $2,290 | $2,061 to $2,519 |
| 2-bedroom | $2,805 | $2,525 to $3,086 |
| 3-bedroom | $3,592 | $3,233 to $3,951 |
| 4-bedroom | $4,250 | $3,825 to $4,675 |
The two-bedroom HUD benchmark for Oakland is $2,805. Multiplying by 90% and 110% gives $2,525 to $3,086, not an approval range. Gross rent includes the applicable allowance for tenant-paid utilities. Your agency must calculate assistance using its adopted standard, your household and the proposed unit.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Oakland, CA?
California has source-of-income protections for covered housing in Oakland, CA. Coverage, property exemptions and current court decisions matter; a voucher refusal may be unlawful. Check the source and coverage notes below or ask the civil-rights agency or legal aid about the property.
Fair Employment and Housing Act, Cal. Gov. Code §§ 12955, 12927(i) (SB 329, Stats. 2019 ch. 600)
State law explicitly covers Section 8 and VASH vouchers; a landlord may apply an income standard only to the tenant's share of rent. File a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department. Coverage exceptions: An owner who lives in the home and rents to only one other person is exempt, but still may not publish discriminatory ads.
View statute →Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Housing authorities serving Oakland
These housing authorities are listed for the county. Confirm jurisdiction for the exact address and which agency will administer your voucher, inspection and tenancy.
- 14,343 HCV units
Oakland Housing Authority
Oakland · CA003
- 7,132 HCV units
Housing Authority of the County of Alameda
Hayward · CA067
- 2,135 HCV units
Berkeley Housing Authority
Berkeley · CA058
- 2,059 HCV units
Housing Authority of the City of Alameda
Alameda · CA062
- 938 HCV units
Hsg Auth of the City of Livermore
Livermore · CA074
- 0 HCV units
Housing Authority of the City of Pleasanton
Pleasanton · CA081
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This page exists because landlords in Oakland list on VoucherMatch. Rent limits are HUD Fair Market Rent data for Alameda County.