Bancroft Senior Homes §202 Senior Oakland, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Bancroft Senior Homes is a Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) community in Oakland, CA with 60 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $409/month on average.
60
total units
97%
occupancy
$409
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) |
|---|---|
| Address | 5636 Bancroft Ave, Oakland, CA 94605 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,805/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,908/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 100% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Bancroft Senior Homes
Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
- Call or visit the management office at 5636 Bancroft Ave, Oakland; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$409/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coliseum Gardens Phase Ii LIHTC | Oakland | 1.1 km |
| Lion Creek Crossings Phase V LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 1.1 km |
| Lion Creek Crossings LIHTC | Oakland | 1.1 km |
| Lion Creek Crossings Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 1.1 km |
| Palo Vista Gardens Public Housing | Oakland | 1.1 km |
| Lion Creek Crossings Phase Iv LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 1.1 km |
| United Seniors Housing at the Eastmont Town Center LIHTC | Oakland | 1.7 km |
| Las Bougainvilleas §202 Senior | Oakland | 1.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Bancroft Senior Homes have?
Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing). Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
How much is rent at Bancroft Senior Homes?
Residents report average rents near $409/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Bancroft Senior Homes?
Contact the management office at 5636 Bancroft Ave in Oakland. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.