California Hotel LIHTCPB Section 8 Oakland, CA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

California Hotel is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Oakland, CA with 137 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

137
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address3501 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94608 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units135
Placed in service2013

How to apply at California Hotel

LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 3501 San Pablo Ave, Oakland; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

Other subsidized housing in Oakland

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

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Chestnut Linden Court LIHTCOakland1.1 km
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Westlake Christian Terrace East LIHTCPB Section 8Oakland2 km
Westlake Christian Terrace West LIHTCPB Section 8Oakland2 km
Keller Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8Oakland2 km
Valdez Plaza PB Section 8Oakland2 km
Oak Center Towers LIHTCPB Section 8Oakland2.2 km
Oak Village Apts LIHTCOakland2.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does California Hotel have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at California Hotel?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at California Hotel?
Contact the management office at 3501 San Pablo 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.