Section 8 apartments in Oakland, CA
7 landlords in Oakland are accepting Housing Choice Vouchers right now. Below: the units, Alameda County's FY2026 rent limits, the housing authorities that run the program here, and whether a landlord can legally refuse a voucher in California.
Voucher-friendly listings available now in Oakland
7 listings
$2,912/mo2 bed · 1 bath1463 8Th St
Prescott, Oakland
$2,000/mo1 bed · 1 bath8610 Plymouth St
Eastmont, Oakland
$3,800/mo3 bed · 2 bath6429 Brann St
Fairfax, Oakland
$2,900/mo2 bed · 1 bath5324 Belvedere St
Maxwell Park, Oakland
$5,000/mo5 bed · 3 bath1308 E 19Th St
Clinton, Oakland
$3,100/mo3 bed · 2 bath1439 48th Ave
Melrose, Oakland
$3,350/mo3 bed · 2 bath2648 Parker Ave
Eastmont, Oakland
Section 8 payment standards near Oakland (Alameda County, FY2026)
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards, the amount a PHA actually pays, are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at each PHA's discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90 to 110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $2,142 | $1,928 to $2,356 |
| 1-bedroom | $2,385 | $2,147 to $2,624 |
| 2-bedroom | $2,912 | $2,621 to $3,203 |
| 3-bedroom | $3,724 | $3,352 to $4,096 |
| 4-bedroom | $4,413 | $3,972 to $4,854 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Oakland covers up to $2,912 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $2,621 to $3,203.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Oakland, CA?
No. California law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Oakland, CA. If you were turned away for having a voucher, that refusal may be illegal.
California FEHA source-of-income protection (SB 329 / Gov. Code 12955)
Statewide: landlords may not refuse Section 8/HCV vouchers as a source of income.
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
Vouchers in Oakland are administered at the county level. The PHA whose jurisdiction covers a unit's ZIP handles the inspection, the payment standard and the lease-up.
- 14,426 HCV units
Oakland Housing Authority
Oakland · CA003
- 7,124 HCV units
Housing Authority of the County of Alameda
Hayward · CA067
- 2,135 HCV units
Berkeley Housing Authority
Berkeley · CA058
- 938 HCV units
Hsg Auth of the City of Livermore
Livermore · CA074
Oakland Housing Authority
Oakland · CA062
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.