Casa Velasco LIHTCPB Section 8 Oakland, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Casa Velasco is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Oakland, CA with 20 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $393/month on average.
20
total units
100%
occupancy
$393
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 3430 Foothill Blvd, Oakland, CA 94601 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,208/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,094/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 100% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Casa Velasco
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.
- Call or visit the management office at 3430 Foothill Blvd, 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 (~$393/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marcus Garvey Commons and Hismen Hin-nu Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 0.8 km |
| Mark Twain Senior Community Center LIHTC | Oakland | 1.4 km |
| Macarthur Studios LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 2.8 km |
| Coliseum Gardens Phase Ii LIHTC | Oakland | 2.8 km |
| Foon Lok West LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 2.8 km |
| Lion Creek Crossings Phase V LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 2.8 km |
| Lion Creek Crossings LIHTC | Oakland | 2.8 km |
| Lion Creek Crossings Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Casa Velasco have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). 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 Casa Velasco?
Residents report average rents near $393/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 Casa Velasco?
Contact the management office at 3430 Foothill Blvd 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.