Cathedral Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 Oakland, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Cathedral Gardens is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Oakland, CA with 100 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
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| Address | 638 21st St, Oakland, CA 94612 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 99 |
| Placed in service | 2014 |
How to apply at Cathedral Gardens
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 638 21st St, 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.
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- Lockwood Gardens Public Housing
- Satellite First Communities LIHTCPB Section 8
- Satellite Central PB Section 8
- Oakland Station Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Hotel Oakland PB Section 8
- Piedmont Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- City Towers Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Claridge Hotel LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Center Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 0.8 km |
| Oak Village Apts LIHTC | Oakland | 0.8 km |
| St. Mary's Gardens PB Section 8 | Oakland | 0.8 km |
| Oak Grove North + South LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 1.1 km |
| Southlake Tower PB Section 8 | Oakland | 1.1 km |
| Frank G Mar Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 1.1 km |
| Frank G Mar Community Housing LIHTC | Oakland | 1.1 km |
| Coit Apts LIHTC | Oakland | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Cathedral Gardens 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 Cathedral Gardens?
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 Cathedral Gardens?
Contact the management office at 638 21st St 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.